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To Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers, A New Drug Harnesses Stem Cells Inside Us All
Diabetic foot ulcers are the primary cause of hospital admissions for diabetics. Foot ulcers that heal improperly are at risk for infection, which can lead to amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four patients with diabetic foot ulcers will eventually require lower-limb amputation. Now science has found a way of mobilizing stem cells within the body to treat this health issue, which affects more than three million Americans annually.
Mesenchymal stem cells... read more
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Improving The Care Of People With Diabetes
Apart from the diabetes specialist, the nurse is the most important person for people with diabetes, particularly if they have questions about nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, diabetic foot or exercise. Expert advice and psychological support both play an important role in the task of constantly motivating people with diabetes to manage their metabolic disorder.
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Ophthalmologists note rise in diabetic eye disease incidence
On World Diabetes Day, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, through its EyeSmart campaign, is reminding the public that an annual dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss in people with diabetes.
To promote awareness of the need for an annual eye exam, the Academy, along with its partners the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Macula Society and the Retina Society, has launched EyeSmart EyeCommitted, a social media campaign to encourage people with diabetes... read more
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The Hannah Montana Diabetes Connection
If you have tweenagers, or even those younger at home, they are likely very aware of the Disney television phenomenon Hannah Montana. Star Miley Cyrus pulls double duty as both Miley Stewart (normal teenager) and Hannah Montana (alter ego pop star). The show plans to tackle the issue of Type 1 diabetes.
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Skip These Tests
In an era where everyone is looking for ways to save money on healthcare, Consumer Reports took a hard look at routine tests given during preventative exams. They found that 40% of exams included tests that received a "D" rating.
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A Hole-in-One Draws Attention to Diabetes
Their goal is to, βTo improve the quality of life for people with or affected by diabetes, and to reduce complications and suffering related to the disease by providing high quality care and equipping the patient with the latest self-management tools through education.β
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Interior Schools Reach Out to Slow Diabetes Among Students
In response to the prevalence of diabetes and obesity among Native Americans a combined effort between former All-American football standout and Rhodes scholar Myron Rolle and the U.S. Government is leading to a high specific program developed for American Indian schools.
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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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Soft Drinks and Diabetes
What effect do soft drinks have on the prevalence of diabetes? If recent reports are accurate there may be more to the potential link than you may have thought β and for some interesting reasons.
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Oprah Fitness Guru Talks About Diabetes
Bob Greene, Oprah's fitness guru, shared tips from his book The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes on Good Morning America this morning.
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