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New diabetes device tests tears instead of blood
msnbc.com By Lauren Cox For diabetics, there is no comfortable way to accurately measure blood sugar that does not involve blood. Testing takes a little pinprick, but some people who should test many times a day don't because of the pain. AP Patients who swear, … Diabetes device tests glucose levels in teardrops Soon, tears to measure blood sugar Know your numbers |
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Ben Vereen to talk about his diabetes at Saturday health fair
Tbo.com Vereen has been fervent about sharing what he has learned about Type 2 diabetes: It can be managed and even reversed with proper attention to diet, exercise, medication and regular blood sugar monitoring. Ben Vereen will share his experiences with … |
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Novo Nordisk Requests FDA Approval for Ultra-Long-Acting Insulin Degludec
A Sweet Life by the US Food and Drug Administration. These new insulin analogs have been developed for the treatment of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As with the European applications submitted on September 26, the US filings are based on results from the … Novo Nordisk Files For US Approval Of New Insulin Drugs Danish Novo Nordisk applies for approval of two diabetes drugs in USA Upscale Insulin Gets a Shot |
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New Type 1 Diabetes Genes Found
WebMD Sept. 29, 2011 — Researchers have identified a new set of genes that may increase risk for type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the form of the disease that occurs when the body produces little to no insulin, which is the hormone that … Stepping out to stop diabetes Research and Markets: U.S. Type 2 Diabetes Patients' Choice: Awareness, Usage … Diabetes Essentials, part 2 |
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Hundreds Expected To Participate In Walk Against Diabetes
WISC Madison MADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of area residents are expected to step out this weekend to raise money to fight diabetes, a chronic disease affecting 24 million Americans. Teens from across the Madison area were building their skill level at club soccer … Family walking for boys who have diabetes First Walk-to-Cure Diabetes to be held in Myrtle Beach |
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Aggressive Diabetes Treatment Has No Effect on Improving Memory, as Recently …
San Francisco Chronicle (press release) A large study found recently that pursuing an intensive treatment plan to reduce blood glucose in older diabetics does not reduce memory loss in those patients, although it does serve a function in preserving brain volume. Researchers on the study … Aggressive Diabetes Treatment Has No Effect on Improving Memory, as Recently … |
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Pinky promise may save young dad's life
CNN "I'm going all the way with [Autumn] by my side and our pinky fingers held high in the air," Justin Boyles said. Duncan, Oklahoma (CNN) — Justin Boyles lay in bed, exhausted and depressed. His 385-pound body sank into the … |
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Diabetes Mellitus Benefitted by Frequent Doctor Visits
ThirdAge Diabetes sufferers are at higher risk for certain cancers than those without the blood sugar disease, according to a US … Read Morestudy. People with diabetes mellitus can dramatically improve their health by visiting a primary care doctor every few … Diabetics That Visit Physicians More Frequently Have Improved Risk Factors Frequent doctor visits benefits patients with diabetes Improving type 2 diabetes treatment outcomes may be key to controlling … |
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Is it safe to reuse an insulin syringe?
CNN My husband is a Type 2 diabetic who takes insulin three times a day. He often reuses the same syringe day after day or multiple times in one day. I am very concerned about this habit. It is unhealthy or dangerous? This is a common question and indeed a … |
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Tight blood sugar control no help against diabetes-related dementia
CBS News (CBS) People with diabetes are known to be at increased risk for dementia, and scientists were hopeful that a full-fledged assault on blood sugar might stave off diabetes-related mental decline. But no such luck. New research suggests "intensive" blood … Strict Diabetes Treatment Does Not Improve Memory Intensive Blood Glucose Lowering Has No Cognitive Benefit Clinical Context – Type 2 Diabetes |
