Seen that? - A Diabetic With Olympic Courage

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A Diabetic With Olympic Courage at Daily Diabetic

Kris Freeman is the best cross-country skiier in the United States, and perhaps the best in the entire world, as he hopes to prove in this winter's Olympics. A champion of one of the most rigorous sports in existence, he works hard every day to build both his body and his confidence. And one more thing: he is diabetic. He controls his diabetes each day with insulin, which has proven to be the [...] Read More


Diabetic Soccer Star Displays Winning Attitude at Daily Diabetic

High school senior Austin White is a top pick soccer goalie for numerous colleges. Despite the attention and praise, White manages to stay grounded, and inspire others. As well as achieving success in his sport, White has another goal: to counsel children with diabetes. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes eight years ago, the student athlete never considered it a setback. "I've had [diabetes] for eight years," White said. "I'm an active kid. [...] Read More


New Website Provides Resources For Diabetic Teens at Daily Diabetic

Changing voices, changing bodies, changing views of the world...a teen's life is complicated enough. Often a time of confusion and alienation, the teen years are difficult for everyone. But what if a teenager is living with diabetes? Will life be even harder? It doesn't have to be. Diabetes does not have to hold anyone back or make them feel like an outsider, and teenagers are banding together to spread the word. A [...] Read More


antioxidant from cannabis, may help stop diabetic retinopathy at Straightfromthedoc

The effect of diabetes on the patient's retina is a major threat to vision. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy. High glucose levels resulting from unmanaged diabetes set in motion a cascade ultimately causing the oxygen-deprived retina to grow more blood vessels. Ironically, the leaky surplus of vessels can ultimately destroy vision. A compound from marijuana, called cannabidiol, works as a consummate multi-tasker to protect the eye from growing a plethora [...] Read More


An investigational treatment for diabetic neuropathy at Straightfromthedoc

Good blood sugar control is effective in helping diabetic neuropathy. An investigational injectable medication is being investigated: Patients are to test a trial treatment for diabetic nerve damage after promising studies on animals. The monthly injection works by stimulating the body to make a natural protein that prevents nerve damage caused by the disease.("Injection for diabetic nerve pain", BBC, Jul.31) [...] Read More