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Insulin Pumps Can Increase or Decrease Insulin Dose when Flying
Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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Changes in cabin pressure during flights may cause insulin pumps to deliver too much or too little of the medication -- possibly putting sensitive diabetes patients at risk, researchers report.
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New Technology Helps Patients Manage Diabetes
Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011
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An interactive computer software program appears to be effective in helping patients manage their Type 2 diabetes using their mobile phones, according to a new study.
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More Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes
Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011
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Having more muscle mass can protect against insulin resistance and prediabetes, no matter overall body size, researchers said.
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Dietary Fish Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Men
Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011
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Dietary fish consumption is linked to a lower risk for type 2 diabetes in men but not in women, according to the results of a prospective study.
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Americans Are Flocking to Alternative Therapies
Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011
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Most Americans believe that prescription medications are the most effective treatments for many common illnesses, but a Consumer Reports survey of more than 45,000 people finds that three-fourths of us are turning to alternative therapies like yoga and acupuncture.
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An Eye On Sight
Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011
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About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.
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Restaurant Calorie Counts Not Always Accurate
Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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About 20% of meals tested by scientists pack at least 100 more calories than indicated on the menu, a study finds. Some foods are off by as much as 225 calories.
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Dentists: The Forgotten Link
Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Researchers say that dentists can help identify patients with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.
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How Repetitive Foods Can Mean Weight Loss
Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2011
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Monotony at mealtime can reduce calorie consumption.
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Fatigue the Greatest Challenge for Dealing with Diabetes
Posted: Friday, July 22, 2011
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Eighty-five percent of people with diabetes say fatigue is their top challenge and it makes it difficult to get through their day, a U.S. survey indicates.
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