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Intake of Total, Animal and Vegetable Protein and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Diets high in animal protein or just total protein are associated with an increased diabetes risk.

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The Scariest Halloween Treats

Halloween is the beginning of the feasting season, which lasts all through the holidays. If you are like 60% of overweight Americans, you're looking to keep your weight in check or even lose a few pounds -- not blow your diet by mindlessly eating fun-size candy bars.

"One day of splurging on a few small candy bars won't hurt most kids or adults, but unfortunately there is so much candy that the indulgence goes on... read more

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High-Dose Atorvastatin Is a "Clinically Meaningful Intervention" for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

High-dose atorvastatin may reduce the incidence and recurrence of foot ulcers in diabetic patients, according to a new report.

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UPDATE: Roche's New Diabetes Drug Works Better Than Byetta

Here's an article about taspoglutide and you don't have to subscribe to the WSJ to read it: ZURICH -(Dow Jones)- Roche Holding AG said Thursday its experimental diabetes drug taspoglutide worked better than a rival drug sold by Eli Lilly & Co. in lowering blood sugar, according to the results of a late stage study. October 29, 2009: 08:19 AM ET

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The Healing Power of Friendships

The Healing Power of Friendships
Social connections can help you stay healthier and happier throughout life
By Linda Melone Print Email Maintaining friendships, new and old, is an essential part of emotional wellness, but it's also important for your continued physical health as you age, experts say. When friends fade from your life, live at a greater distance, or die, you are more likely to experience loneliness and depression in later years. And... read more

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Jon Stanton: No Wonder He’s an ADA Ambassador

What do you say to a guy who’s lost more than 200 pounds and wants to address the subject of diabetes? Nothing. You simply sit and listen because he probably has something important to say.

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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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The Restorative Power of Catnapping

while not targeted specifically to diabetics we need to take better care of ourselves. This may be one way to do it.

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Roche's New Diabetes Drug Works Better Than Byetta

Roche's experimental diabetes drug taspoglutide worked better than a rival drug sold by Eli Lilly & Co. in lowering blood sugar, according to the results of a late stage study.

Submitted by Amy Tenderich

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Alcohol & Health, Pancreas – Diabetes

For those with diabetes who take insulin shots or oral diabetes medication, alcohol presents the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels are abnormally low.

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