Diabetic News

In a promising development for diabetes treatment, researchers have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal blood sugar levels for more than a week.

Henderson - An officer in Nevada is possibly facing a grand jury, stemming from a 2010 incident. The case centers on the officer who had kicked an individual who was pulled over for suspected drunk driving, but was actually in diabetic shock.

Cleburne - Ricky Jones, a 19-year-old diabetic patient, was involved in a traffic accident in the city of Cleburne in April this year, after going into hypoglycemic shock when his blood sugar dropped dangerously low.

The race is on to develop the world's first insulin pill to eliminate the need for daily injections for diabetics. And a small Israeli-based company appears to be leading the pack.

Los Angeles - The key to reducing your risk for developing diabetes may be as simple as building more muscle mass through resistance training. A new study shows higher muscle mass is associated with better insulin sensitivity and a lower risk of pre-diabetes.

Bowmanville - Durham Regional Police officers acted quickly last night when a man in medical distress was driving the wrong way on Highway 115 in Bowmanville.

Toronto - A young runaway in need of her medicine is being asked to contact the police. Naomi Ayles-Redic, 16, is once again missing from Newmarket.

Police officers from two Chicago suburbs are being sued after one of them allegedly Tasered a man having a seizure because the diabetic involuntarily hit the officer while being taken to an ambulance.

Diabetics have a hard enough time fooling around with meters. But if they could have a cool gadget that looks high tech that everyone seems to have these days, why not? It sure beats looking down in the dumps with needles and pins.