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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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Replace Nuts for Carbs Beneficial in Diabetes
Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications.
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Why Do Patients with Diabetes Walk Less?
Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Physical activity is a cornerstone of treatment for diabetes, yet people with diabetes perform less moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than people without diabetes.
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Certain Foods Linked to Long-term Weight Gain
Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011
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Munching more unprocessed plant foods may help keep the middle-aged bulge away, a new study suggests. On the other hand, meat, french fries and sugar-sweetened drinks can help pack on the pounds. The findings suggest that the types of food you choose, not just calories, are important for avoiding age-related weight gain.
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Poor Glycemic Control Worsens Incontinence
Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011
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In older women with diabetes and urinary incontinence, high A1c levels are associated with patient reports of more severe limitations due to incontinence.
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ACTID Results Emphasize Diet Alone Over Diet and Exercise
Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011
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Intensive dietary intervention and dietary intervention combined with an increase in moderate activity were both superior to usual care in a real-world comparison of diabetic patients in the first 6 months after being diagnosed.
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Public Knows about Diabetes, Yet Takes No Action
Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011
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Americans are well informed about the risks, dangers, and signs of diabetes, but that knowledge does not appear to translate into actions to prevent or control the disease, researchers reported.
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Total Calories, Not Carbs or Protein, Key to Weight Loss
Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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The key to successful weight loss, a critical component of type 2 diabetes prevention and management, is adherence to a diet in everyday life. But despite the controversies such as low-carb vs. low fat, it is not clear what the ideal weight loss diet for people with diabetes would look like.
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Declining Coronary Heart Disease Risk among Diabetes Patients
Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011
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The estimated 10-year risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) among adults with diabetes has declined significantly in the past decade, U.S. data show.
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