A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital, a chain of pet hospitals, says that the number of dogs and cats in America with diabetes is growing. (more…)
Type 1.5 (LADA) Diabetes
Next Page »Diabetes Rising Among Cats and Dogs
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris FrankieDiabetes May Cause Aging Problems Earlier
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 by Chris FrankieDiabetes may cause you to grow old before your time, according to U.S. researchers (more…)
Roundup: How Rockers are Focusing on Diabetes
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by Chris FrankieAs the number of Americans living with diabetes – both Type 1 and 2 – increases, so does the number of celebrities battling the disease. (more…)
Misunderstood Role of Sugar in Diabetes
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by Chris FrankieDespite public perception and unfounded stereotypes, many think sugar is the cause of diabetes. It is not (more…)
Nat’l Institute of Health Announces New Plan to Tackle Diabetes
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 by Chris FrankieDiabetics Struggling to Get Supplies in Japan
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by Chris FrankieAs the world stopped for a moment of silence on Friday to recognize the one-week anniversary of the devastating earthquake that rocked Japan and the subsequent tsunami and nuclear disasters, many diabetics in the country are trying to manage their disease in extreme conditions. (more…)
Crystal Bowersox, BB King Appear in New Diabetes Ad Campaign
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by Chris FrankieMusic legend B.B. King and American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox are appearing together in a new OneTouch LifeFirst ad campaign aimed at providing tools and products to help encourage and inspire people living with diabetes to successfully manage their disease. OneTouch, of course, is best known for its blood sugar testing monitors and test strips. (more…)
B-Ball Legend Earl ‘The Pearl’ Monroe Promotes Diabetes Restaurant Month
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by Chris FrankieBasketball legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe is teaming up with Merck on the first-ever Diabetes Restaurant Month program, which aims to challenge restaurants in select cities to create diabetes-friendly menu items. Monroe was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1998.
Diabetes Restaurant Month is a program that strives to educate people with diabetes about the importance of making more informed dietary choices when eating out.
Diners are encouraged to visit local restaurants in select cities to try featured diabetes-friendly dishes during the month designated as Diabetes Restaurant Month for that city. Earl will visit each city participating in Diabetes Restaurant Month to sample diabetes-friendly dishes with a lucky local fan and a certified diabetes educator during an educational discussion about diabetes.
Restaurants participating in Diabetes Restaurant Month have created delicious diabetes-friendly dishes with the help of a registered dietician and an endocrinologist.Restaurants in Denver, Raleigh, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Detroit, Cleveland, Phoenix, Orlando, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale/ Miami/ West Palm Beach. To check out which specific restaurants are participating, click here.
To receive free news updates from Diabetes News Hound delivered straight to your Inbox, sign up here.
If you already receive the free Alerts, spread the word by telling a friend to sign up here.
Surviving a Natural Disaster With Diabetes
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by Chris FrankieWith the earthquake, tsunami and subsequent devastation in Japan, I thought it would be a good time to revisit a pair of past posts we’ve had on Diabetes News Hound about emergency preparedness. (more…)
Fired Teacher Says Diabetic Episode Mistaken as ‘Sex Romp’
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by Chris FrankieAlini Brito, a former Brooklyn high school Spanish teacher who was fired for an alleged lesbian sex romp with a fellow teacher in an empty classroom, has filed a wrongful termination suit. She and the other teacher involved in the incident are seeking $2 million from the city for tarnishing their reputations, (more…)
Diabetes News Hound Categories
- Devices & Medicine
- Diabetes 101
- Diabetes in Pop Culture
- Diet Digest
- Doctor Ratings
- Gestational Diabetes
- Living with a Diabetic
- Newly Diagnosed
- Pre Diabetes
- Research & Cure
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1.5 (LADA) Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Uncategorized
- Video