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Manslaughter Charge for Man ‘Driving While Diabetic’

Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A 59-year-old man is being charged with manslaughter and reckless driving nine months after prosecutors say his uncontrolled diabetes led to a crash resulting in the death of a pedestrian (more…)

Air Pollution May Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk: Study

Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

German researchers say that air pollution related to traffic may increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes in women (more…)

Firefighter With Diabetes Fighting for Job

Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Raul Gonzalez, a veteran Texas firefighter, is fighting to keep his job after the Army said he is not fit for first line duty due to his Type 2 diabetes (more…)

‘Diabetic Dude’ Uses Blue Flamingos to Raise Awareness

Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A 9-year old Massachusetts boy with Type 1 diabetes is taking a novel approach to raising awareness for the disease. Noah Brokmeier, who goes by the nickname ‘The Diabetes Dude’, uses plastic blue flamingos to spread the word (more…)

Despite American Idol Loss, Bowersox a Boon for Diabetes Awareness

Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Crystal Bowersox fans, and many in the diabetic community that were rooting for her to win American Idol, were disappointed on Wednesday night when Lee DeWyse was named the winner of this season’s competition. (more…)

Former Miss America Inspires at Diabetes ‘Weekend for Women’

Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

This past weekend, about 100 women with diabetes (both Type 1 and Type 2), ages 21 to 80 gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina for the first annual Diabetes Sister’s “Weekend for Women.” (more…)

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Common Virus: Study

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Italian researchers say they have found a link between Type 1 diabetes and a common virus (more…)

How Jerry ‘the Beaver’ Mathers Fought Diabetes

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Jerry Mathers, best known for his role in the popular black and white sitcom “Leave it to Beaver” recently spoke to Charleston West Virginia residents about his successful battle against Type 2 diabetes (more…)

Post-Traumatic Stress May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

New research suggests that members of the military suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a higher likelihood of also developing Type 2 diabetes (more…)

Type 2 Diabetics Run Higher Risk of 24 Kinds of Cancers

Monday, May 24th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A new study finds that people with Type 2 diabetes run a higher risk of getting 24 types of cancer (more…)