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Tis the Season to Focus on Your HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diabetes management is all about diet, exercise and medications. But is that all there is to life? Sometimes it can seem like it when you're trying to deal with type 2 diabetes, especially during the holidays. Managing your diabetes is important, and celebrating the holidays can present challenges in the form of party foods, excess calories, and sugary or alcoholic beverages. Does the season have to derail your healthy plans? Not if you put more focus on the other parts of the holiday, and focus less on food. Don't let holiday cookies and treats take over your life Use holiday gatherings to get to know other people Volunt...
Source: About Diabetes - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

The Signs of Diabetes... Do You Know What to Look For?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
24 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, but it's estimated that an additional 5.7 million people have the disease and don't know it. How is that possible? Type 2 diabetes doesn't always have clear symptoms, and many times people aren't even aware that they have it. Sometimes the first time it's diagnosed is after a check-up or physical. Diabetes does have symptoms. Read here to find out what they are... Diabetes Early Warning Signs Photo courtesy of Digital Vision/Getty Images The Signs of Diabetes... Do You Know What to Look For? originally appeared on About.com Diabetes on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at...
Source: About Diabetes - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

How Do You Cope With Type 2 Diabetes?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When you've had type 2 diabetes for a while, you know what to do. But sometimes the stress of dealing with diabetes management everyday can cause a person to become "burned out". How can you avoid burn out? Here's what you need to know... Coping with Type 2 Diabetes It helps to have some coping mechanisms in place to help you over the rough spots. How do you cope with your diabetes over the long haul? Join the discussion at... Readers Respond: What Keeps You Motivated? Photo courtesy Bruce Laurance/Getty Images How Do You Cope With Type 2 Diabetes? originally appeared on About.com Diabetes on Wednesday, November 11th, ...
Source: About Diabetes - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Have a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving HolidayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends, and food is an enormous part of the festivities, especially at Thanksgiving time. When you have type 2 diabetes, it can be hard to stick to an eating plan especially when everyone around you is enjoying all of the holiday food. Sometimes it takes a little planning to keep holiday meals in line with your healthy eating plan, but it can be done. Read here for some healthy ideas... Tips for Enjoying a Healthy Holiday Photo courtesy Flying Colours Ltd/Getty Images Have a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday originally appeared on About.com Diabetes on Wednesd...
Source: About Diabetes - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Change Your Lifestyle and Delay or Even Prevent DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a large study spanning several years. The study looked at 3,234 people who were at a high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and compared healthy lifestyle changes and weight loss, with taking diabetes medication, to see which preventative method was more effective at lowering the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. Participants who lost a modest amount of weight and kept it off, while increasing their physical activity, lowered their chances of getting type 2 diabetes by 34%. Participants who took the diabetes drug, metformin, lowered their risk by 18%. Interestingly, people o...
Source: About Diabetes - November 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Laughter Can Lower Your Blood SugarEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you know that laughter can lower your blood sugar? When you have type 2 diabetes, it's important to keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. There are many ways to lower blood sugar, but scientists in Japan have discovered that laughing can also help keep blood sugar levels closer to normal. In a recent study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, it was reported that laughter lowered blood sugar in both people with diabetes, and those who didn't have the disease. Nineteen people with type 2 diabetes, and 5 without, were monitored for blood glucose levels while they watched a serious lecture progr...
Source: About Diabetes - November 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It is also the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. today. What is diabetic retinopathy? The retina is full of tiny little blood vessels. Retinopathy is the damage to the blood vessels of the retina, caused by prolonged high blood glucose levels. The blood vessels can become enlarged or clogged when blood sugar is high. They can also become weak and rupture. The retina can even become detached from the back of the eye. What might you experience if you have diabetic retinopathy? Blurry or double vision Floaters or dark patches in your vision If you have a detached retin...
Source: About Diabetes - November 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Recall of Defective Insulin Needles Now NationwideEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In August, 2009, the FDA announced that Qualitest Pharmaceuticals had recalled two lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes due to defective needles. Now the recall has been expanded nationwide. According to a new press release from the FDA, all Accusure insulin needles, regardless of lot number, are being recalled. The syringes are defective because the needles may detach from the syringe during use. They can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into to the syringe, or remain in the skin after injection. In the press release it states, "Consumers who have any Accusure® Insulin Syringes should stop using them and contact ...
Source: About Diabetes - October 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

What Puts You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
24 million Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What are three of the major risk factors for diabetes? Are you, or someone you love, at risk? Read more here... Three Key Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes More about what can put you at risk for type 2 diabetes... Racial and Genetic Risk Factors for Diabetes Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Diet and Exercise Lowers Risk of Type 2 in People with Pre-diabetes Photo courtesy Dimitri Vervitsiotis/Getty Images What Puts You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? originally appeared on About.com Diabetes on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 22:17:25.Permalink | Comment...
Source: About Diabetes - October 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Think You Might Have Type 2 Diabetes? Here's What to Look For...Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, it's estimated that another 57 million people don't even know that they have it. Although there are definite symptoms to look for, many people either don't experience them, or they are so mild that they go unnoticed. Be aware of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, fatigue and blurred vision are five of the signs. Read here for more information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of type 2 diabetes... Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms and Diagnosis: What to Look For and What to Expect Photo courtesy Altrendo Images/G...
Source: About Diabetes - October 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Do Health-Friendly Neighborhoods Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If your neighborhood provides opportunities for exercise with safe streets, sidewalks and parks, and has access to quality food markets, your risk for type 2 diabetes might be lower. A study... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - October 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Diabetes Can Raise Your Risk of Flu ComplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you know that having diabetes can put you at high risk for flu complications? The flu, including H1N1 (swine) flu can cause secondary illnesses, like pneumonia, that are triggered... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - October 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Clinical TrialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new drug for type 2 diabetes has shown the ability to lower both HbA1c levels fasting plasma glucose in patients who have not achieved good blood glucose control using... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - October 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Women with Diabetes at Higher Risk for Atrial FibrillationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A recent study from Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research shows that women who have diabetes have a 26% increase in risk for developing atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is a... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Even Mild Gestational Diabetes Benefits From TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A clinical trial from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development shows that diet intervention and frequent glucose monitoring benefitted both moms with mild gestational... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Acute Pancreatitis Linked to SitigliptinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has issued a press release stating that between the years 2006 and 2009, eighty-eight cases of acute pancreatitis have been reported in patients using the diabetes drug, sitigliptin... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 27, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Be Your Own Biggest LoserEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There are a lot of shows on TV these days that chronicle the weight loss of morbidly obese people. The Biggest Loser shows the struggles of teams of people who... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Natural Sugar Substitutes and Sweeteners Can Help in Meal PlanningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When you have type 2 diabetes, watching your carbohydrates is the name of the game. Simple carbohydrates like refined sugar, honey and corn syrup can make blood sugar spike. Natural... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Hearing Impaired and Have Diabetes? Bill HR 3101 Would Bring Closed Captioning to the Internet.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People with chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes often look for information about their health conditions on television or the internet. When people are hearing impaired or deaf they often... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 9, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Having Type 2 Diabetes Doesn't Guarantee Better Eating HabitsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that many people with type 2 diabetes are not eating a healthy diet. It was found that a majority... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Small Changes Equal Better HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When you're diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there are usually a lot of changes that have to be made in your lifestyle. Losing weight and getting more exercise is usually... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

How do You Squeeze Exercise Into Your Day?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Sometimes trying to fit an exercise workout into your day can be next to impossible. If you break up your exercise into shorter blocks of time every, you can still... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - September 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Diet Drug Orlistat may be Associated with Liver DamageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The weight loss drug orlistat, has been flagged by the FDA as a drug that bears watching. Orlistat is the generic name for the prescription drug Xenical and the over-the-counter... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 25, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Two Lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes RecalledEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a press release from Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and the FDA, two lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes are being recalled due to defective needles. The needles can detach from the... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 23, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Should Doughnut Dissing Doctor Be Fired?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A Florida doctor, Jason Newsom MD, was recently forced to resign from his job at the Bay City Health Department for publicly attacking doughnuts for being unhealthy. He posted health... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Some Perspective on Coping with Diabetes in the Diabetes ForumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Diabetes Forum offers members a chance to talk to others who are coping with diabetes. When someone has a hard time dealing with the disease, it can really help... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Dwayne Johnson is New Spokesperson for Diabetes Aware CampaignEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a press release, actor Dwayne Johnson joins Novo Nordisk, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), to encourage families to get active together as a means to help prevent... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Back to Basics is the Way to Eat Healthy on a BudgetEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you have type 2 diabetes, you know the importance of a healthy diet. But with skyrocketing food prices, how can you afford the foods you need? An article that appears... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Onglyza Approved by FDA for Type 2 Diabetes TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA approved a new oral medication to treat type 2 diabetes last week. Onglyza (saxagliptin) is from the same class of drugs as Januvia, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) that... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 2, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Metformin Shows Promise as Potential Anti-Tumor AgentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center shows a possible link between the diabetes drug, metformin, and better outcomes for women with breast cancer. The study consisted... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - August 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Even Small Weight Loss Helps in a Big WayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Being overweight makes it harder to manage your diabetes. Extra pounds can effect how your body uses insulin. Fat cells are more resistant to insulin than muscle cells, so... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 31, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Can Type 2 Diabetes be Managed with Diet and Exercise Alone?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Can type 2 diabetes be controlled with only diet and exercise? It is possible to manage type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise, for some people. Not everyone will have... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Glycemic Index Chart for Common FoodsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What's the Glycemic Index? The glycemic index rates foods by how much they raise blood glucose. Processed sweets like candy, sugar, cake and cookies have a high glycemic index, while whole-grains... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Study Looks at Possible Cause of Type 2 DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center have discovered that protein deposits in the pancreas become worse as blood glucose levels rise, even slightly, causing damage to the... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Share Your Healthy Picnic and Summer Food IdeasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Summer is the time for picnics. Are you wondering about the nutrition facts for typical picnic foods? If you have type 2 diabetes, you know that it's wise to be... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Will a "Sweet Tax" on Sugary Beverages Help With Health? What do You Think?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The governor of New York has proposed an 18% tax on sweetened beverages, as part of a strategy to help boost the state's budget. The spin on this... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Endocrine Society Weighs in on Lantus Cancer Risk StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Endocrine Society has issued an article for patients on the recent Lantus study that showed an increase in cancers among Lantus insulin users. The society says that the German... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - July 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Possible Cancer Risk with Lantus Insulin UseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has issued an advisory stating that four recently-published observational studies have shown an increase in cancer risk for people with diabetes who use Lantus insulin (insulin glargine). According to... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Chromium Picolinate Study Shows No Improvement in Metabolic SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated the effectiveness of chromium picolinate on insulin sensitivity in obese adults who had metabolic syndrome. The 63 participants took... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Need Joint Replacement Surgery? Good Glucose Control Lowers Risks of ComplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An article that appeared in this month's Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, cites a study that shows that diabetics who undergo joint replacement surgery have fewer complications afterwards if... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Unfit at 20... Type 2 Diabetes at 40?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a press release from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, scientists have discovered that young adults, between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, who have low... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 23, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Medicare Offers Free Diabetes Screening, Just Ask.Screen.Know.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis and her husband, actor Louis Zorich, have joined forces with Novo Nordisk, to get the word out about free diabetes testing offered by Medicare. Adults... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

FDA Warning for Levemir InsulinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has issued a warning that stolen vials of Levemir insulin, a Novo Nordisk Inc. product are currently being sold in the United States. These vials may not have... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Swine Flu Named a Pandemic by WHOEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the swine flu (H1N1) virus is now being considered a pandemic. The virus first appeared in Mexico in April of this year... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

New DPP-4 Inhibitor May Cut Cardiovascular RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Saxagliptin, a new DPP-4 inhibitor, which has not been approved yet for diabetes, has shown to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events by as much as 55% in a metastudy done... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Healthy Lifestyle Choices on the DeclineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In an article that appeared in the American Journal of Medicine this month, it was shown that obesity is on the rise, while exercise and eating right are on the... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - June 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Is Sonia Sotomayor's Diabetes an Issue?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Federal Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday by President Obama. Sotomayor, 54, would be the first Hispanic Supreme Court judge in history.Since her... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - May 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Higher Risk of Death when Depression and Diabetes CombineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study from the University of Washington, links depression to a higher death rate from all causes in people with diabetes.10,704 people in Florida who had diabetes and were on... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - May 27, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Can High Triglyceride Levels Worsen Diabetic Neuropathy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
University of Michigan and Wayne State University researchers have completed a study that shows that elevated triglyceride levels may predict the development of neuropathy, in people with diabetes. 427 people... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - May 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Social Networking Can Help with Weight Loss GoalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People around the world spend, on average, one in every 11 minutes online interacting on social networking and blogging sites. According to a press release from the Methodist Hospital System,... (Source: About Diabetes)
Source: About Diabetes - May 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer