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by Rhys on April 30, 2006
Could chimpanzees be the newest answer to the prevention and treatment of diabetes? Scientists have made a fascinating new discovery: a cell produced by chimpanzees, apparently lost in humans through...
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by Rhys on April 30, 2006
It's a hot theory: that diabetes and Alzheimer's are linked. It's a scary notion, but also a positive one: we know far more about the cause and treatment of diabetes than we do...
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by Rhys on April 21, 2006
The indomitable Bayer AG company, producers of pills and potions that fight everything from upset tummies to heart disease, has dumped one of its partners today. Last year, Bayer's Alka Seltzer...
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by Rhys on April 21, 2006
If you could 'get rid' of diabetes for a month, a week, or even a day, would you? Even if it meant being injected with things that came from dead people? Many people are willing to do just...
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by Rhys on April 21, 2006
All about diabetes...from the point of view of diabetes itself. A college professor penned this 'autobiography,' which serves to explain the conditions of diabetes in clear, straightforward...
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by Rhys on April 21, 2006
Some scientists think so. Although they have only conducted the tests on animals, researchers are triumphantly announcing a 'miracle mix' of two drugs that when ingested, can reverse Type 1...
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by Rhys on April 18, 2006
The possible link between Alzheimer's and diabetes has been explored in the past. But now some researchers feel confident enough to say that the disease of rapid mental impairment is actually...
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by Rhys on April 18, 2006
You give your family members love, support, and encouragement. Even money sometimes. But would you be willing to give them a bodily organ? One sister is ready to do just that. Keisha Syms, 27, will...
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by Rhys on April 18, 2006
Remember the slap of a jump rope against pavement? The breathless excitement of hopscotch? Running for the pure joy of it, with no destination in mind? If you're at least 25 years old, no doubt...
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by Rhys on April 18, 2006
First, a big thanks to Amy of Diabetes Mine for digging up this fascinating story. (By the way, if you haven't made stopping by Diabetes Mine a daily habit, you really should. It's fabulous.)...
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by Rhys on April 14, 2006
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by Rhys on April 14, 2006
In a worldwide study recently conducted my Pfizer, troubling results emerged: 64% of Type 2 diabetics who have managed their diabetes for more than 10 years still haven't achieved optimal blood...
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by Rhys on April 14, 2006
We want to know how to improve your Daily Diabetic experience! By filling out a simple survey, you can help us help you, and have a chance to win a terrific prize! Please go here for complete details,...
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by Rhys on April 13, 2006
When we think of the word 'malnourished,' images of starving children usually come to mind: tiny figures with prominent ribs, swollen stomachs, and thinning hair. But did you know that a...
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by Rhys on April 13, 2006
It's no secret that an unhealthy diet has long been linked to the development of Type 2 diabetes in adults, and now, in ever increasing numbers, in children. It's also no secret that America...
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Some researchers are advising patients to learn to live with kidney stones, or pass them through the natural way...both tortuous, painful possibilities. Seems like the preferred method of eliminating...
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by Rhys on April 11, 2006
The latest drug to treat Type 2 diabetes has been declared successful. Glumetza, the brand name for the oft-used drug Metformin--used by many patients as Glucophage-- does the same job as Glucophage,...
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by Rhys on April 11, 2006
With the deadline for filing your taxes just around the corner, no doubt you've experienced a flurry of stress and activity. It's a day everybody hates, and with good reason. But take heart:...
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by Rhys on April 11, 2006
As though the threat of lung cancer, emphysema, and early death aren't enough to scare you, recent studies have shown that smoking damages your health in yet another way: increasing the chances of...
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by Rhys on April 07, 2006
We want to know how to improve your Daily Diabetic experience! By filling out a simple survey, you can help us help you, and have a chance to win a terrific prize! Please go here for complete details,...
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by Rhys on April 05, 2006
The use of Vitamin D and calcium to help improve diabetic symptoms, as well as possibly helping to prevent the development of the disease, has been flooding the headlines recently. Promising results...
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by Rhys on April 05, 2006
You may have seen the flurry of commercials recently, urging you to save your baby's umbilical cord to help fight future illnesses. The cells lining the cord are reputed to help fight...
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by Rhys on April 03, 2006
It seems like pigs are always helping to further research in diabetes. They're back with another contribution. The Ossabaw pig, known for its funny looks and long, coarse hair, is born with a...
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by Rhys on April 03, 2006
Depression has long been cited as a symptom of diabetes in adults, but a new study has found it to also be a possible indicator in children. Children with low blood sugar, prevalent in diabetes, often...
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