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Insulin


Insulin has two critical roles in the body that we cannot live without, yet it can be the root of many health problems, including diabetes. Insulin carries sugar (glucose), fat and protein into your cells where they are used for energy and the repair of your cells.

Humulin or Lantus, Which Insulin For Your Child?


Humulin or Lantus? When my daughter, who was 8, was first diagnosed the Children's Hospital that was treating her put her on an insulin program of short acting Humalog NPH and long acting Humalin N. You should have seen me that first day of training after a long night in the emergency room where she was diagnosed.

Diabetes Awareness: Ill Wait til it Hurts


By the time many type 2 diabetics (and often their doctors) realize action is necessary, the disease, with its destructive high blood sugars, has been silently damaging their body for years.Complications to the blood vessels and tissues of your eyes, feet, heart, kidneys, and other organs, are likely well underway.

Raising Happy Diabetic Kids


This is the first in a series of articles I am about to embark upon concerning this subject. As my family gets older and matures with this disease I think back to the early days and wonder why aren't we all on medication for depression? Why don't we have standing twice a week appointments with a psychiatrist? How did we end up so normal?(whatever that is) As I look back this didn't happen by accident, nor am I Super Dad, and I didn't plan it out step by step.

Improper pH Balance Increases Risk and Damage of Diabetes


THE RISKBlood sugar balance is critical to your body's proper functioning. Blood sugar (glucose) is the primary source of fuel for the body's cells and is particularly critical to the brain and the eyes.

Raising Happy Diabetic Kids Part II


This is the second article in a series I am writing about how to raise happy diabetic children. You can find the first article titled Help Your Child Develope Self-Confidence in our article archives.

Diabetes Awareness: The Downside... a New Wardrobe?


Here is some commonsense thinking:I can't understand why anyone who has diabetes wouldn't exercise and watch what they eat.The down side is that you may have to get an entire new wardrobe since exercise and healthy eating causes weight and size reduction.

Pre-Diabetes - The Calm Before the Storm


Remember when the medical world identified pre-hypertension to better monitor your blood pressure? The new buzz: Pre-Diabetes concerns a similar condition pinpointing people who are at severe risk for getting diabetes. Because diabetes silently invades your body, early detection and corrective action are critically important.

Pre-Diabetes Awareness: Gamblers Understand the Odds


Do you gamble? Play Texas Hold'em poker, casino games, or lotteries? Then understanding your odds of winning is part of the challenge.Are you planning on living a long and healthy life? A life free of aches and pains? A life full of excitement and adventure? Great, then understanding the odds of developing diabetes will surely cause you to take immediate action.

Pre-Diabetes: Check Engine Warning Light


Your car has an early detection system and so does your body. Take 3 minutes to read this article and learn how you can save yourself a life time of aches, pains, and costly medical bills.

Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy


The toes burn and tingle and sharp pains shoot into your legs. The bed sheets feel uncomfortable on the feet as you toss and turn, trying to get some rest.

Exercise & Diabetes


You are no doubt aware that exercise can help prevent the serious complications that often come with diabetes and heart disease. Research has repeatedly shown that regular physical activity helps reduce the likelihood of having a heart attack or a stroke, aids in weight loss, and improves mood.

Protein Principles for Diabetes


Dietary considerations can present a Hobson's choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter.

Low-Carb: The Role of Insulin


There are three basic units the body uses for energy:1. Fats2.

Preparing Your Child and Family for Life With Diabetes


After the initial shock of diagnosis wears off and we become more comfortable with administering insulin shots, scheduling blood tests and mealtimes, and carbohydrate counting we have a chance to look to the future. At that point it really begins to sink in what a long-term commitment parenting a diabetic child really is.

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Tampa Tribune, FL - 6 hours ago
By NEIL JOHNSON | The Tampa Tribune TAMPA - The man known as Mr. Diabetes, nearing the end of an epic walk, hit his 10000th mile about 11 am today as he ...
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Health Tip: If You Were Diabetic While Pregnant
Washington Post, United States - 9 hours ago
(HealthDay News) -- Many women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy will go on to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. ...


Los Angeles Business Journal

MannKind's inhaled insulin trials meet their goals
Forbes, NY - 4 hours ago
More than 2000 type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients were involved in the trials. Afresa is a powdered insulin that is designed to be inhaled and dissolve ...
MannKind Corp.'s Insulin Drug, Afresa Meets Primary Endpoints ... RTT News
UPDATE 1-MannKind's two Phase 3 studies meet goal Reuters
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Mediterranean Diet Good for Those with Type II Diabetes
13WHAM-TV, NY - 4 hours ago
A new study shows that patients with Type II diabetes could have some more options in their diets. “A Mediterranean diet is one that emphasizes ...


Healthnostics Reports 40% Revenue Growth Rate in GMD
MarketWatch - 11 hours ago
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Eufaula Tribune

Hospital hosts free Diabetes class
Eufaula Tribune, AL - 10 hours ago
Ellie Brooks, community education representative with VistaCare Hospice, discusses “carb counting” with her audience Tuesday during a Diabetes awareness ...
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VIVUS to Host R&D Day Event and Live Webcast December 12, 2008
MarketWatch - 12 hours ago
Leland Wilson, president and chief executive officer of VIVUS, along with other members of the VIVUS management team and leading obesity, diabetes and ...


Partnership for Peak Healthcare Performance Research Shows ...
MarketWatch - 7 hours ago
The initial focus of the PPHP is on diabetes care. "Engaging consumers is one of the most important and challenging aspects of the Partnership project," ...


Top FDA Official Says Avandia Should Remain Available
Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By ALICIA MUNDY GlaxoSmithKline PLC's diabetes drug Avandia should remain available to patients despite some medical associations' calls for doctors not to ...
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UPDATE 1-Novo confident on profits and liraglutide
guardian.co.uk, UK - 6 hours ago
The launch of the injectable diabetes treatment would be "costly" and the drug would not contribute significantly to growth immediately, but Sorensen said ...
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