Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds
Last month I was invited, along with a handful of other online diabetes advocates, to visit the Dallas headquarters of the American Heart Association, the national nonprofit organization championing cardiac health. Of course were there to talk about heart disease – in particular, to brainstorm how to get millions of diabetics around the country to pay attention to their own elevated risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Submitted by John Crowley
UPDATE 2-US FDA issues alert on kidney problems with Byetta
Mon Nov 2, 2009 5:51pm EST
* Label changes for Lilly-Amylin diabetes drug
* FDA says reports represent small percentage of patients
* Companies say cases usually complicated by other factors (Adds company comments)
NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Patients and doctors should be aware of possible kidney function problems with Eli Lilly (LLY.N) and Amylin Pharmaceuticals' (AMLN.O) Byetta diabetes drug,... read more
Submitted by jigsaw
There are many myths about diabetes that make it difficult for people to believe some of the hard facts – such as diabetes is a serious and potentially deadly disease. These myths can create a picture of diabetes that is not accurate and full of stereotypes and stigma.
Recently the American Diabetes Association tested Americans knowledge of common diabetes myths and facts. See how they scored.
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Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action
This week begins American
Diabetes Month® - a time devoted to diabetes awareness and education that
coincides with the launch of a new campaign by the American Diabetes
Association called StopDiabetes. Check out the educational video series.
Submitted by Amy Tenderich
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say
Though someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 20 seconds, many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening disease, according to a new survey from the American Diabetes Association.
Submitted by Amy Tenderich