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A New Way to Find Diabetic-Friendly Dining

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

For diabetics, finding a restaurant that has options that won’t drive you blood sugar levels through the roof can be a challenge, especially when travelling in an unfamiliar city or town. (more…)

Diet, Exercise Better at Preventing Type 2 Than Pills

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Exercise and moderate lifestyle adjustments are better at preventing Type 2 diabetes than taking medication (more…)

Phillies Pitcher Happ Donates $20k to Diabetes Research

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Rookie Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ is donating $20,000 to the Diabetes Research Institute, a group that is dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. (more…)

Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat for Kids with Diabetes

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Candy is the central focus of the spookiest holiday of the year.  In fact, the average American consumes 24 pounds of candy in a year, most of which is eaten right after Halloween (more…)

Gestational Diabetes Screening Inadequate in America: IDF

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is calling for all pregnant women to be tested for gestational diabetes with a one-step oral glucose tolerance test (more…)

Eating Veggies While Pregnant Can Lower Child’s Risk of Type 1 Diabetes

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Women that eat vegetables during pregnancy are much less likely to have children that develop Type 1 diabetes, (more…)

Controversial Study Suggests Diabetes May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

A new study from researchers in France suggesting that diabetes may actually slow the progression of memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients is causing quite a stir (more…)

Tips for Saving Cash on Diabetes Drugs & Supplies

Monday, October 26th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

With the rising costs of healthcare, even people with health insurance can have trouble keeping up, according to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times. In fact, 30% of Americans with chronic illnesses, including diabetes, are having a tough time paying for their treatment (more…)

Euro Type 2 Drug Promotes Weight Loss: Study

Monday, October 26th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Liraglutide, a drug not yet approved in the U.S. but that is being used to treat Type 2 diabetics in Europe, appears to also help obese people shed some weight (more…)

Mangosteen Fruit May Help Prevent Diabetes

Monday, October 26th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Juice from the super-fruit Mangosteen appears to help prevent diabetes and heart disease in obese people (more…)