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Is diabetes being overtreated in nursing home residents?

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Older adults with diabetes who are living in nursing homes are at high risk of having low blood sugar levels—called hypoglycemia—if their diabetes is overtreated.

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Lilly announces call for Leonard Award nominations as part of global initiative celebrating 100 years of insulin

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In honor of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today launched the Leonard Award to recognize diverse champions dedicated to advancing diabetes management through innovative thinking and novel approaches. Nominations are being accepted now until August 31, 2021 at Lilly.com/LeonardAward.

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Helping to connect diabetes patients with devices that help them manage their disease

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As a nurse, researcher, and educator at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of Colorado School of Medicine for the past 17 years, Laurel Messer, PhD, has conducted clinical trials that brought devices to market to help diabetes patients monitor their blood sugar levels and administer insulin.

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Roche debuts smart glucose monitor for hospital use

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Roche has launched what it says is a first-of-its kind handheld glucose management device, backed up by a digital platform that aims to simplify the work of doctors and nurses as they deliver care to patients. The post Roche debuts smart glucose monitor for hospital use appeared first on.

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Paid Research Study in Los Angeles Inviting Sedentary Adults

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Must NOT live in a nursing home. Who Can Participate? Men and women aged 65 years old and above who have a BMI between 18.5 – 24.9 kg/m² and who exercise less than 1.5 hours weekly. Must not have heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, or pulmonary disease (e.g., COPD, severe asthma, or exercise-induced asthma).

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Join the Battle Against Alzheimer’s with Innovative Dietary Research!

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consists of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Health Professions, as well as The University of Kansas Hospital, which is a separate entity run by The University of Kansas Health System. The KU Medical Center main campus at the corner of 39th Street and Rainbow Avenue in Kansas City, Kan.,

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Paid Research Study in Los Angeles Inviting Sedentary Adults Aged 65 and Above

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Must NOT live in a nursing home. Participants will be asked to take a physical exam, an insulin clamp test, Short Physical Performance Battery (SBBP) test, an electrocardiogram (ECG test), and a DEXA scan, as well as be asked to provide urine samples and have blood draws. Who Can Participate? hours weekly.