Diabetes 101

Push to Make Pre-Diabetes Education a Plan Benefit

Friday, August 6th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A diabetes advocacy group is lobbying Congress to include diabetes education programs as a covered benefit for people with pre-diabetes. (more…)

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Ramadan Risk for Observant Diabetics

Monday, August 2nd, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Doctors in Islamic communities in Europe and the Mideast are warning diabetic Muslims against fasting or skipping their medication during Ramadan. (more…)

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Diabetes Diagnosis on ‘Dr. Oz’

Friday, December 4th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Dr. Oz devoted half of his Wednesday show this week to diabetes, talking prevention at a Times Square glucose screening and unveiling a new 12-week “life-saving” plan for fighting the disease. (more…)

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Traveling Diabetes Exhibit Hits a Vein

Friday, December 4th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Starting this weekend, science museums across the country will be hosting a sprawling, hands-on diabetes exhibit that takes the form of a giant walk-through blood vessel. (more…)

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