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Researchers Turn to Fruit Flies to Unravel Diabetes Mysteries

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Researchers are turning to Fruit Flies to help decode the mystery of what genes cause Type 1 diabetes (more…)

Can Laughter Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

New research out of Japan concludes that laughing can actually lower your blood sugar (more…)

Fewer School Nurses, More Students With Diabetes

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by Chris Frankie

The number of children with diabetes –Type 1 and Type 2 — is growing at an alarming rate at a time when many schools are operating with only a part-time nurse or no nurse at all (more…)

Are You Guilty of Driving While Diabetic?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Certainly it’s no crime, right? Just like every other American, if you pass your driving test and pay your insurance premium, you are allowed to drive automobiles as long as you obey the rules of the road (more…)

Gastric Bypass May Be Too Risky For Some Type 2 Diabetics

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by Chris Frankie

While bariatric surgery has been considered generally safe by many, extremely obese patients are at a much greater risk of death following the surgery (more…)

Accusure Expands Recall to All Insulin Syringes

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling 250 million Accusure insulin syringes because of the threat of the needles detaching from the syringe (more…)

Processed, Red Meats Significantly Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk: Study

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Consuming a lot of processed meat may up the chances of getting Type 2 diabetes by 41% (more…)

A New Way to Find Diabetic-Friendly Dining

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

For diabetics, finding a restaurant that has options that won’t drive you blood sugar levels through the roof can be a challenge, especially when travelling in an unfamiliar city or town. (more…)

Phillies Pitcher Happ Donates $20k to Diabetes Research

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Rookie Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ is donating $20,000 to the Diabetes Research Institute, a group that is dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. (more…)

Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat for Kids with Diabetes

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Candy is the central focus of the spookiest holiday of the year.  In fact, the average American consumes 24 pounds of candy in a year, most of which is eaten right after Halloween (more…)