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High Co-Pays Keeping Chronically Ill From Their Meds

Rising co-pays may be keeping Americans with chronic illnesses from get the potentially lifesaving medications they need, a new study finds.

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Thiamine 'reverses kidney damage'

Doses of vitamin B1 (thiamine) can reverse early kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, research shows.

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Ten reasons not to drink soft drinks

Interesting information about soft drinks…I found this information on the Quality Health .com… This is a great web site to explore and learn about health concerns…
Updated: April 9, 2009
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Whether you call it soda, pop, Coke, or a soft drink, one thing is standard: it's not good for you. Even so, Americans, on average, drink more than 43 gallons of the stuff each year.... read more

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Ask the Expert: How do I control my morning blood sugars?

Remember that our livers store glucose as glycogen and when we attempt to wake up in the morning, our bodies release some of that glycogen to help get us going.

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10 Soda Alternatives

Do you always reach for a soda when thirst hits? You may want to consider some alternatives. Not only are regular soft drinks full of empty calories, but studies have linked the consumption of both regular and diet soda to an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. To broaden your thirst-quenching choices, here are 10 suggestions that will help you kick the soda habit and leave your taste buds satisfied.

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Emotional and Mental Health Are Important Too

Diabetes has a great many challenges. Along with all of the physical challenges of simply trying to manage the disease and avoid long-term complications come the more subtle psychological challenges.

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Ask the Expert: What information is most important to have on a medical ID bracelet?

What information is most important to have on a medical ID bracelet?

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Stop eating your anger

This is just one article of several that I received today which is very informative to everyone, We don't just deal with the physical health, but mental health as well. And their articles are always geared for everyone, as well as specific diseases. I found this one particularly relevant to me, especially with my husband dealing with his problems today. It seems there are answers right in front of you when you need them. Must... read more

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Ask the Expert: How many carbs, fats, meats, etc. should I eat?

Quite a few of you asked questions related to breaking down diets from a calorie perspective. Be aware that there is a lot of controversy over what percent of our calories should come from carbohydrate. For patients who are trying to control their blood sugars with just diet and exercise, I like Alan Rubin’s theory (Diabetes for Dummies).

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Tips for Getting Through Thanksgiving with Diabetes

If Thanksgiving Day includes a large helping of anxiety and guilt along with your turkey feast, you’re not alone. More than half of type 2 diabetics in the U.S. who are 45 or older report having a difficult time following their diabetes treatment regimen during the five-week period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day according to a Harris Interactive® survey.

Here are my best tips for getting through the day, including carbohydrate counts for servings... read more

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