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Diabetes may create a chasm between patient, doctor
Ask the average healthcare worker about the biggest problem in diabetes care today and he or she will probably tell you that it's getting patients to "control" their blood sugar levels.
Most people are also unaware of the treatment that people with diabetes receive when their blood sugar levels are "out of control." It's the dirty little secret that nobody wants to talk about. It's the thing that medical professionals don't want to admit. People... read more
Submitted by Avera
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Nutrisystem And The American Diabetes Association Form A Strategic Alliance To Promote The Importance Of Weight Loss For People With Type 2 Diabetes
Nutrisystem, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTRI), a leading developer of weight loss products and services has announced a new multi-year alliance with the American Diabetes Association to help educate people with diabetes, healthcare professionals, and the public about the importance of weight loss for people with type 2 diabetes. In addition, through the relationship, Nutrisystem will support the Association's efforts to fund both research and information and advocacy programs on behalf of people with diabetes.
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Newer insulin pump - WOW!
Hi. One of the insulin pump websites for bloggers someone had posted info about a newer pump possibly coming out in 2010 pending FDA approval. This one is amazing - at least to me it is!! Check out the demo on www.solo4you.com
What do you think?
Submitted by GiGiB
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The China Study was the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted, providing the link between diet and diseases including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and osteoporosis.
This is a comprehensive study of food and the affects of the garbage people eat on their body
Submitted by Food Alergist in trainning
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Diabetes In Control 10,000 Step Study, 30 Million Steps and 15,000 Miles Later
the results are in, after 44 patients completed the study with a total of over 30 million steps, which is equivalent to almost 15,000 miles.
Submitted by jayabee52
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Young Women More Susceptible to the Swine Flu
Young Women More Susceptible to the Swine Flu: The study found that 29 people (17%) died -- most within the first 14 days after becoming critically sick.
Submitted by jayabee52
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Research Points to New Way to Treat Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin First
Three years into a six-year study and researchers have reported that the standard treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes may have to be turned on its head.
Submitted by jayabee52
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Older Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Increased Risk for Heart Failure
Undiagnosed heart failure is common among minority, older aged patientswith Type 2 diabetes — particularly diastolic dysfunction.
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Novo Nordisk Wins Design Award for NovoTwist Needle
Novo Nordisk has been awarded a Good Design Award for NovoTwist(TM), the new needle designed for use with the insulin delivery device FlexPen(R). The needle, which has a simple 'just twist' attachment and detachment, makes injection easier for people with diabetes.
Submitted by Amy Tenderich
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Using Vitamin C Plus Insulin to Stop Diabetes Damage
Using Vitamin C Plus Insulin to Stop Diabetes Damage
Researchers have found a way to stop the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes with the combination of insulin and a common vitamin found in most medicine cabinets. This simply means that getting your glucose under control is not enough.
Submitted by jayabee52
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