Health News: [diabetes ]: Exclusive: Roche exploring sale of diabetes device unit

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Exclusive: Roche exploring sale of diabetes device unit Wed, 15 May, 2013 01:06 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG is exploring a sale of its blood glucose meters business, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, as the industry grapples with increased competition and reimbursement pressure.         Continue reading US scientists finally recover stem cells from cloned human embryos Wed, 15 May, 2013 12:54 PM PDT Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, an achievement that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. A prominent expert called the work a landmark, but noted that a different, simpler technique now under development may prove m... Continue reading Diabetes Expert Wants You to 'Know Your Numbers' Wed, 15 May, 2013 12:49 PM PDT Dr. Ann Albright, Director of the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, says that Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable by making good food choices, being more active, and losing weight. Continue reading Health reforms penalize some Indians Wed, 15 May, 2013 12:11 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers all her medical needs. Continue reading Stem Cells Recovered From Cloned Human Embryos Wed, 15 May, 2013 11:45 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) - Scientists have recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Continue reading Analysis: 'Obamacare' asks Native Americans to prove they are 'Indian enough' Wed, 15 May, 2013 11:26 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers all her medical needs. Continue reading Medical breakthrough: Scientists create stem cells from cloned human embryos Wed, 15 May, 2013 11:05 AM PDT Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Continue reading KC workshops held for diabetics Wed, 15 May, 2013 11:04 AM PDT More than 26 million Americans have diabetes. A Kansas City organization is offering diabetes education workshops led by people with diabetes for people with diabetes. Continue reading OHSU researchers' new cloning technique could help patients with Parkinson's, diabetes, multiple sclerosis Wed, 15 May, 2013 10:45 AM PDT A new stem-cell technique developed in Oregon may produce higher quality cells for research, future treatments. Continue reading Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos by OHSU scientists Wed, 15 May, 2013 10:37 AM PDT Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Continue reading

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