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Transplanting Insulin-Making Cells Works: French Researchers

Monday, August 31st, 2009 by Chris Frankie

In a trial conducted by French researchers, islet transplantation has shown encouraging results in the treatment of people with Type 1 diabetes (more…)

Dispelling Myths About Diabetes

Monday, August 31st, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Many people with diabetes and healthcare professionals believe common myths about the disease to the detriment of themselves and others. A new book released earlier this month called “50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life: And The 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It” by Riva Greenberg seeks to set the record straight (more…)

Whole Grains Lowers Diabetes Risk

Monday, August 31st, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Incorporating whole grains into one’s diet can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some forms of cancer, and can help with weight management (more…)

Cataract Surgery May Be Bad News for Diabetics

Monday, August 31st, 2009 by Chris Frankie

A recent study published in the journal Ophthalmology showed a link between cataract surgery and diabetic retinopathy (more…)

Back to School Checklist for Parents of Diabetic Children

Monday, August 31st, 2009 by Chris Frankie

For parents of children with diabetes, September can be a stressful time. For large chunks of the day, school personnel will be responsible for overseeing their children (more…)

More Insulin Pump Problems Reported by Readers

Friday, August 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

On Wednesday, Diabetes News Hound ran an article about a malfunctioning insulin pump that reportedly caused its user to die. Our report generated a wide variety of responses from readers, ranging from fear and concern over the incident, to defense of their pump experience. (more…)

Can Diabetes Make You Bald?

Friday, August 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

While diabetes may not directly cause hair loss, some of its complications may help to make you bald (more…)

Root Shows Promise in Regulating Insulin, Blood Sugar

Friday, August 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Researchers in Alabama and Iowa say that Kudzu, a problematic vine that has taken over 10 million acres in the Southeast U.S., may help treat metabolic syndrome. People with the syndrome can have a number of conditions, including problems using insulin (more…)

Become a Type 2 Movie Star

Friday, August 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

The makers of a new documentary titled Type 2 Me 2 is seeking out people with Type 2 diabetes or borderline Type 2, or people that  know someone with Type 2 diabetes who isn’t dealing with it (more…)

Death by Insulin Pump

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

For many diabetics, insulin pumps are somewhat of a miracle. They allow better blood sugar control and greater personal freedom. Diabetics can tailor the continuous flow of insulin into their body based on their own unique blood sugar trends. However, the pumps can also cause death in some rare instances. (more…)