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New oral diabetes medication

Saxagliptin has recently been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in adjunct to diet and exercise and is now available in pharmacies. Saxagliptin is marketed by the tradename Onglyza(TM) and is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb and is being comarketed by AstraZeneca.

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5 Healthy Snacks for People With (or Without!) Diabetes

a six slide show regarding healthy snacking

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Could A Dog Save Your Life

Dogs being trained to respond to hypoglycemia. Such dogs are expensive but several training programs are now extant.

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Diabetes drug Byetta tied to kidney problems, says FDA

People with type 2 diabetes who are taking the blood-sugar-lowering drug Byetta may be at increased risk for kidney problems, including kidney failure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported this week.

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Diabetes Myths

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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Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness

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.

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Military plane, helicopter collide off California

AP – Map locates San Clemente Island, Calif., where a search is being conducted after a Coast Guard plane …
Play Video Video:Search continues following midair collision AP By THOMAS WATKINS, Associated Press Writer Thomas Watkins, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 38 mins ago
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy were searching early Friday for as many as nine people off the Southern California coast following a... read more

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Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study

Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

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People Who Receive Diabetes Education Incur Lower Healthcare Costs

A new study shows encouraging confirmation that diabetes educators have a significant role in helping patients with diabetes manage their disease -- and keep healthcare costs for the serious consequences of diabetes significantly lower.

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The China Study was the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted, providing the link between diet and diseases including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and osteoporosis.

This is a comprehensive study of food and the affects of the garbage people eat on their body

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