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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Retinopathy Linked In Diabetes

The eyes may be the window into the soul, but they may also contain important medical information. According to new research presented at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego on May 19, patients with diabetes who have retinopathy should also be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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Killing Ourselves?

A sobering report out this week talks about the fact that we in the U.S. are spending $2 trillion on health care – more than any other country in the world - but we live shorter lives than people in Japan, Switzerland, Canada and Britain, and rank 29th in infant mortality, tied with Slovakia and Poland. Check out the story to find out how Americans are still managing to kill themselves and how the number... read more

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What is a Blood Glucose Meter and Why Do I Need a Free One?

For diabetics a blood glucose meter can literally be a lifesaver. The proper use of a meter allows the user to avoid both hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The need to keep glucose in balance is vital to effectively managing the disease.

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Consumer Group seeks FDA ban on Diabetic drug; Avandia

10/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
THURSDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- The diabetes drug Avandia should be banned in the United States because it can cause death from liver failure and poses many other life-threatening risks that greatly outweigh its benefits, the advocacy group Public Citizen said Thursday.

The group said it has identified 14 cases of Avandia-induced liver failure, including 12 deaths. The cases were found in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Adverse Event... read more

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Costs for individual health plans soar

At a time when more people are forced to buy their own health insurance because of job losses, costs for many individual policies are soaring.
Advocates say the 17 million Americans who buy their own coverage can't negotiate lower rates the way employers or other large group plans can.

COBRA SUBSIDY NEARS: Employers fear rising health costs

"These folks have their back against the wall," says Jerry Flanagan, a health advocate with Consumer Watchdog,... read more

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Insulin Pens and Insulin Cartridges Must Not Be Shared

HealthNewsDigest.com) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an alert to health care professionals reminding them that single-patient insulin pens and insulin cartridges should not be used to administer medication to multiple patients due to the potential risk of transmitting blood-borne pathogens such as HIV and the hepatitis viruses.

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Excessive cola consumption can lead to super-sized muscle problems warn doctors

Doctors have issued a warning about excessive cola consumption after noticing an increase in the number of patients suffering from muscle problems, according to the June issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice.

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Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes

When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes

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Diabetes Case Shows Pitfalls of Treatment Rules

Last year, a national guideline-setting group abruptly withdrew a controversial diabetes standard it adopted in 2006 that called for aggressive control of blood sugar, or glucose. The change came after a large federal study indicated that lowering glucose too quickly or too much in some patients could harm or even kill them.

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Adult Diabetes Gains on Kids

A Broken Arrow teenager joins a study searching for answers.
At age 16, Chandra Cooks is learning how to eat all over again.
"I was shocked to have type 2 diabetes at such a young age," Cooks said.

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