Obese women undergoing bariatric surgical procedures before pregnancy are three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes than women having the surgery post-delivery (more…)
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 by Chris FrankieAbbott Labs Warned By FDA Over Blood Sugar Monitors
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 by Chris FrankieAbbott Laboratories, maker of FreeStyle glucose monitors has received a warning letter from the Food & Drug Administration noting numerous manufacturing violations at its Alameda, California plant (more…)
Women With Gestational Diabetes at Increased Risk for Recurrence of Condition
Monday, July 12th, 2010 by Chris FrankieWomen who develop gestational diabetes during their first and second pregnancies are much more likely to get it during additional pregnancies, according to a study from Kaiser Permanente. (more…)
Many Diabetics Ignoring Dangers of Hot Weather
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by Chris FrankiePeople with diabetes often lack the knowledge to effectively manage their diabetes in hot weather (more…)
Understanding How Diabetes Impacts Your Spouse
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by Chris FrankieDiabetes’ unpleasant side-effects can show up unexpectedly and ruin a perfectly good occasion. While the bulk of the burden of diabetes falls on the patient, it does impact others – spouse or family members. (more…)
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Diabetes Car Crash Death
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by Chris FrankieLeonard Campos, 59, pleaded not guilty on Friday to manslaughter charges. Prosecutors say Campos’ failure to control his diabetes led to a single vehicle wreck in 2009 that killed a pedestrian and injured Campos and his 18-year-old passenger (more…)
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by Chris FrankieFormer Miss America Inspires at Diabetes ‘Weekend for Women’
Friday, May 28th, 2010 by Chris FrankieThis 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…)
Race of Baby’s Father Impacts Gestational Diabetes Risk
Friday, May 7th, 2010 by Chris FrankieIt is well documented that race plays a role in gestational diabetes risk. However, a new study shows that the race of the baby’s father may also play a role (more…)
White House ‘Beacon Communities’ Aim to Help Diabetics
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 by Chris FrankieThe White House has given a significant chunk of a $220 million stimulus-funded effort to help fight diabetes, according to multiple published reports. There were a total of 15 major grants awarded to “Beacon Communities” announced yesterday. (more…)
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