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End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Diabetes Hospitalizations Dropped 35% over last 6 Years

Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005

Improvements in quality of care, the increase in the numbers of people with diabetes, particularly younger people, because they are not as sick a population yet, contributed to the reduction

Periodontal Disease Linked to Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005

Brushing and flossing could do more than just maintain healthy teeth and gums; they also could help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people with diabetes

The Diabetes Challenge - Ignorance, Blindness and Poorly Served Children

Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005

Only just over half of people with diabetes realize it can lead to heart disease and death - yet 95 per cent of diabetes care is self care

US Hepatitis Outbreaks Tied to Use of Blood Glucose Monitors

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

Improper use of blood sugar testing devices likely fueled a string of hepatitis B outbreaks in U.S. nursing homes that killed two people with diabetes and sent a number of others to hospital, federal and state health officials said.

US Hepatitis Outbreaks Tied to Use of Blood Glucose Monitors

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

Improper use of blood sugar testing devices likely fueled a string of hepatitis B outbreaks in U.S. nursing homes that killed two people with diabetes and sent a number of others to hospital, federal and state health officials said.

Which Hand Washing Cleansers Fight Germs Best?

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

When it comes to hand washing, using soap and water is still one of the best bets for good hygiene" Our study showed that the antimicrobial hand washing agents were significantly more effective in reducing bacteria than the alcohol-based hand rubs and waterless hand wipes,"

Which Hand Washing Cleansers Fight Germs Best?

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

When it comes to hand washing, using soap and water is still one of the best bets for good hygiene. Our study showed that the antimicrobial hand washing agents were significantly more effective in reducing bacteria than the alcohol-based hand rubs and waterless hand wipes,

Yogurt: An Antidote to Bad Breath?

Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

Researchers found that eating 6 ounces of yogurt a day reduced levels of odor-causing compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, in the mouth.

Preventing Diabetes Hospitalizations Could Save U.S. $2.5 Billion Annually

Posted: Friday, March 11, 2005

Hospital costs for patients with multiple stays averaged $23,100 and women with diabetes were two to four times as likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular disease as women who did not have diabetes

Specialists vs. Primary Care Physicians - Intensifying Treatment

Posted: Monday, March 07, 2005

Specialists were more aggressive with insulin initiation than primary care physicians, which may contribute to the lower A1c levels seen with specialist care.