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by Rhys on January 19, 2007
Which is troubling news, as many diabetics often have high blood pressure. Do you have to choose which condition you'd rather live with? Maybe not, if you carefully monitor your health. Some...
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by Rhys on January 18, 2007
Many users who take Zyprexa, a popular anti-psychotic drug, have received a nasty surprise: diabetes. Now, those affected by the alarming side effect are suing the drug's manufacturer, claiming...
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by Rhys on January 18, 2007
Now available for nearly a year, Exubera, an inhaled variety of insulin, has been a saving grace for many diabetics, many of whom would rather risk illness than inject themselves with needles every...
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by Rhys on January 16, 2007
New research seems to offer hope of preventing Type 1 diabetes in the future, at least in mice. Will it work for humans, too? In this study, the Pitt researchers treated non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice...
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by Rhys on January 12, 2007
Scientists believe it may be a possibility. Based on the theory that Type 2 diabetes is a result of low-grade inflammation, prescribing anti-inflammatory drugs to Type 2 diabetes patients may prove to...
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by Rhys on January 11, 2007
When it comes to your health, you can never have too much correct information. When it comes to monitoring blood sugar, accuracy is absolutely essential. Which is why the development of a high-tech...
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by Rhys on January 09, 2007
Yet another fascinating 'natural' treatment seems to be emerging: Canadian firm SemBioSys Genetics last week announced that its proprietary plant-produced insulin has been shown to be...
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by Rhys on January 05, 2007
Solutions come in big and small packages. Sometimes very, very small. Scientists have discovered a molecule they hope will be a breakthrough in diabetes treatment: Chinese scientists say they have...
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by Rhys on January 05, 2007
It's the athletic event of ALL athletic events: the Ironman Triathlon, long known for testing the mettle of even the most seasoned athletes. Women are still a rare breed in the competition, and a...
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by Rhys on January 04, 2007
The workplace rights of workers with diabetes has been a hot debate topic the last few weeks. Just what are your rights as a diabetic? Are you protected, or can your employer terminate you without...
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by Rhys on January 04, 2007
It's a disturbing statistic, and the American Diabetes Association wants to do something about it. Beginning next week, they will launch an extensive advertising campaign warning us about the high...
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