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Archive for February 2008
Who Needs Insulin?
Who Needs Insulin?
People with type 1 diabetes require supplemental insulin because their bodies can no longer produce insulin themselves. However, type 2 diabetes is different. Less than one third of those with type 2 diabetes take insulin.
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Cherry Biscotti
Holiday baking can be a challenge when you or a family member has diabetes. Try this recipe from the American Diabetes Association for Cherry Biscotti, a traditional crunchy cookie with no added fat.
Source: diabetes.about.com
Vacations and Type 1 Kids
Traveling with kids is always challenging, but it can become even more complicated when your child has type 1 diabetes. An enjoyable vacation experience can be had with some advance planning and preparation.
Source: diabetes.about.com
Diabetes Treatment Risk Not Found in 2nd Study - Washington Post
Diabetes Treatment Risk Not Found in 2nd Study - Washington Post
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The seemingly conflicting findings, released yesterday, stoked the uncertainty about the best strategy for treating Type 2 diabetes, one of the most common … |
Breakthrough discovered in diabetes treatment - ABC Online
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The scientists say the approach could lead to a renewable source of cells for the treatment of diabetes and eliminate the need for insulin injections. … |
Breakthrough discovered in diabetes treatment - ABC Online
Breakthrough discovered in diabetes treatment - ABC Online
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The scientists say the approach could lead to a renewable source of cells for the treatment of diabetes and eliminate the need for insulin injections. … |
Patients getting aggressive diabetes treatment have higher death risk - Los Angeles Times
Patients getting aggressive diabetes treatment have higher death risk - Los Angeles Times
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Patients getting aggressive diabetes treatment have higher death risk
Los Angeles Times, CA - "This is an important finding which shows that if you have Type 2 diabetes, very intensive treatment may be detrimental," said Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel, … |
Breakthrough discovered in diabetes treatment - ABC Online
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The scientists say the approach could lead to a renewable source of cells for the treatment of diabetes and eliminate the need for insulin injections. … |
Aggressive diabetes treatment linked to heart attacks, strokes - Toronto Star
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Of the 10251 patients enrolled in the ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) study, 257 in the intensive treatment group have died, … |
Drug breakthrough 'could cure diabetes' - Telegraph.co.uk
Drug breakthrough 'could cure diabetes' - Telegraph.co.uk
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Dr Iain Frame, of Diabetes UK, said: "This could potentially be very important research in finding a better treatment for diabetes. "More research is needed … PARENTS WELCOME NEW DIABETES HOPE AFTER BREAKTHROUGH IN US Diabetes cure may be step closer Pancreas fix reverses type 1 diabetes |