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Apple Cider Vinegar
There have been reviews of apple cider vinegar on this website.
While many of the folk medicine uses of vinegar are unproven (or were disproved), a few do have a medical research backing them up. Some small studies have hinted that apple cider vinegar could help with several conditions, such as diabetes and obesity.
So what do the editors of WebMD have to say and warn us about the possible side effects of... read more
Submitted by jayabee52
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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.
Submitted by Vicrgreen
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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.
Submitted by Amy Tenderich
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Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh the benefits
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day can help prevent heart attacks in people who've already had one. But if you've never had a heart attack (or stroke), the risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin outweigh the benefits, according to a U.K. report published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.
Submitted by Amy Tenderich
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ANODYNE THERAPY AND DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
If you have peripheral neuropathy, you are not alone. An estimated more than 20 million people suffer from its complications, which can include pain, numbness, balance problems and slow-healing foot wounds and amputations.
Submitted by jayabee52
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Why the Blue Circle?
Did you all know that the Blue Circle is the international symbol for diabetes, like the pink ribbon for breast cancer?
It stands for "Unite for Diabetes." Please read my post for more background. Thanks!
Submitted by Amy Tenderich
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10 Tips for Staying Healthy With Type 2 Diabetes
10 Tips for Staying Healthy With Type 2 Diabetes
If you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, these simple strategies can help you avoid complications and enjoy life.
By Marijke Vroomen-Durning, RN
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Print Email Finding out you have type 2 diabetes may cause a swirl of emotions and questions. How did this happen? What should you do? How will you be treated?
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UPDATE 2-US FDA issues alert on kidney problems with Byetta
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
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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.
Get... read more
Submitted by caragypsy
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Educational Video Series Released for American Diabetes Month
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
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