Health News : diabetes - News from other sources. | | | | | | | Diabetes drug Sat, 30 Mar, 2013 03:52 PM PDT The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a first-of-itskind diabetes drug from Johnson & Johnson that uses a new method to lower blood sugar flushing it out in patients' urine. Related Posts: Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought New anti-fat pill out Lifesty... Continue reading | | | | FDA OKs first-of-its-kind diabetes drug from J&J Sat, 30 Mar, 2013 02:57 PM PDT FDA OKs first-of-its-kind diabetes drug from J&J People with type 2 diabetes are unable to properly break down carbohydrates, either because their bodies do not produce enough insulin or have become resistant to the hormone, which controls blood sugar levels. Diabetics often require multiple dru... Continue reading | | Obituary - Warren Gregory Qualls Sat, 30 Mar, 2013 02:25 PM PDT Warren Gregory Qualls, 63, passed away unexpectedly in Long Beach on Friday, Feb. 22 due to complications of diabetes. He was born on Sept. 13, 1949 to Walter and Lois Qualls in Illinois. He had lived since 1979 between Fontana and San Bernardino, until 10 years ago when he moved to Rialto. Continue reading | | FDA OKs first-of-a-kind diabetes drug from J&J Sat, 30 Mar, 2013 02:07 PM PDT FDA OKs first-of-a-kind diabetes drug from J&J WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a first-of-a-kind diabetes drug from Johnson & Johnson that uses a new method to lower blood sugar. The drug works by blocking the reabsorption of sugar by the kidneys, which oc... Continue reading | | |