Donors give blood, get diabetes screening - Tulsa WorldA statewide blood bank is investing in the health of its younger donors through a pilot program to detect diabetes. “It’s great for them to come in and share some of themselves,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Blood Source: www.tulsaworld.com
Chicago, IL, February 21, 2009 –( PR.com )– The Diabetes Health Network (DHN), ContextMedia’s first patient education network, reaches 700,000 viewers monthly in physician waiting rooms across the country. Founded in 2006, the Diabetes Health Read More About Diabetes
Diabetes For Dummies®, 3rd Edition, Reports on the Latest Developments in the Field
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes - ABC 4Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease that makes your body resistant to the effects of insuliln. Risk factors include being overweight and inactive, having a family history of Type 2 Diabetes and age. The risk increases as you get older. There’s no Source: www.abc4.com
Researchers and physicians have long debated whether it’s more important to strive to control fasting blood glucose levels or the spikes in glucose that occur after eating (post-prandial levels). Now a study, published in the March issue of Diabetes Read More About Diabetes
American Diabetes Association Applauds Congressional Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program
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Diabetes cases growing at faster rate in UK than in USguardian.co.uk, UKThe number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK has risen dramatically and is growing at a faster rate than in the US, a large new study has shown. Nearly all of […]
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in people with diabetes , yet many people are unaware there is a connection. If you or a loved one has diabetes it is important to know how to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke Read More About Diabetes
American Diabetes Association Applauds Congress On Passing The - Medical News TodayThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds the U.S. Congress for passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This Act includes many vital investments in our economy that will provide essential economic stimulus while Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Pre-diabetes epidemic affects 57 million people in U.S. - Abilene Reporter-News• Making changes in their diet. — Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. — Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. — Include fish; eat lean meats. — Choose nonfat dairy such as skim milk, nonfat yogurt and nonfat cheese. — Choose […]