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‘Borderline’ Cases Sugar-Coat the Truth: Dietitian

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Diagnoses of “borderline” diabetes are sending the wrong signal to people at high risk of developing the disease, a Mississippi dietitian is warning. (more…)

Multiple Pregnancies Compounds Diabetes Risk

Monday, August 9th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

The risk of developing a recurring case of gestational diabetes rises as women have more pregnancies, new research finds. (more…)

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…)

Abbott Labs Warned By FDA Over Blood Sugar Monitors

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Abbott 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…)

New Test Changing Way Doctors Approach Pre Diabetes

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A new test from Tethys Bioscience in Emeryville, CA is changing the way doctors treat people with pre diabetes (more…)

Diet, Not Exercise Top Determinant for Obesity in Kids: Study

Friday, July 9th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A number of studies have suggested that a sedentary lifestyle has led to an alarming increase in obesity in children, leading to a number of healthy issues, such as Type 2 diabetes, according to a recent article from the blog A Stir. However, new research says that a lack of activity is likely the result of obesity, not the cause. (more…)

It’s Time for Congress to Renew ‘Special Diabetes Program’ Funding

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Federal funding of the Special Diabetes Program is approaching a major crossroads (more…)

Many Diabetics Ignoring Dangers of Hot Weather

Monday, June 21st, 2010 by Chris Frankie

People with diabetes often lack the knowledge to effectively manage their diabetes in hot weather (more…)

Replacing White Rice with Brown Rice Cuts Diabetes Risk

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Eating brown rice instead of white rice may help reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (more…)

Understanding How Diabetes Impacts Your Spouse

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Diabetes’ 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…)