Category Archives: Diabetes

FDA Advisory Panels Reject Experimental Diabetes Treatment

Written On July 26, 2011 By Bob Kraft

The New York Times reports that a Food and Drug Administration panel “voted 9 to 6 on Tuesday that a first-of-its-kind diabetes drug should not be approved for use because of safety concerns, including a possible increased risk of breast and bladder cancers.”
The AP notes that the drug, dapagliflozin, is a “once-a-day pill designed to [...]

Posted in Diabetes, Prescription Drug Claims

Diabetes is Now the Most Commonly-Paid Disability of Vietnam Veterans

Written On September 1, 2010 By Bob Kraft

The Associated Press reports that diabetes is now the most common illness or injury among Vietnam veterans drawing compensation benefits. The reason is a link between Agent Orange and diabetes, even though that link is a bit questionable. In fact, side effects of Agent Orange account for a very large percentage of all disability benefits [...]

Posted in Diabetes, Veterans Benefits

Featured Link – Living With Diabetes

Written On January 8, 2009 By Bob Kraft

David Mendosa is a medical writer who has written and collected many excellent articles about living with diabetes. Check out his excellent Web site. My thanks to Tom Mighell for pointing out this resource.

Posted in Diabetes, Disability, Social Security Disability