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Diabetes News & Nuggets
Why read these? Because knowledge is power, and so is hope. So here's hoping that that this page brings you some new stuff, some old but important stuff or some stuff that makes you think- wonder- feel - or climb back on the horse. Interested? Ahh, the caveat. The disclaimer. This site is for informational purposes only so please do not use it as medical advice. I'll assume you've read and accept the disclaimer if you continue to read beyond this notice. Thanks for staying safe! Now . . . dig into reading Diabetes News & Nuggets - they're quick and good. Hey, it's like fast food - but healthier.
Today I received a request from a lovely gentleman, Clarence, who self describes himself as “a 90 year young geezer, insulin-dependent, since 1977”. He asked that I spread the message “asking insulin users, worldwide, who are living a healthy lifestyle because of INSULIN, to join me on JULY 30 annually to have a moment of silence and give THANKS and support the RESTORATION of the BANTING HOMESTEAD and turn it into a camp for diabetic children.” Well Clarence, most certainly! Myself and thousands others have plenty to be thankful for. To read more on Dr. Frederick Banting, his homestead and how to help save it, view this website and see the contact emails: http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazrr/gazrr120.htm Oh yes… and…Be Thankful! (Thank you, Clarence!) The ACCORD Trial continues to baffle the analysts...however...some good news does arise from the study. Read about news here. The ADVANCE diabetes trial has released preliminary results showing that better blood sugars DO NOT result in more deaths, as had been seen in the ACCORD trial. Read about news here. ACCORD Diabetes Study shows more deaths in the lower blood sugar group. Read about the ACCORD news here. Health Canada Warning Regarding Antibiotic and Blood Sugars: Tequin (TM) - (gatifloxacin) may cause severe hyper or hypoglycemia in diabetes or undiagnosed diabetic persons. Read about the concern here. The FDA has approved Exubera Inhaled Insulin. It is expected to be available June/July 2006. Inhaled insulin has long been sought as an alternate to needles. However, some will still require injections even if using Exubera. Read about inhaled insulin here. There are major barriers to curing type 1 diabetes, but this research reviews a way to overcome one of the biggest. And it's been tried on two people, with promising results. Read about the study to help cure type 1 diabetes here. With the holidays brings the age-old question "What should we get them?". If the special "them" in your life has diabetes or is just plain health conscious, you might consider making one of these easy, unique, fun and of course healthy gift baskets.Click here. This research also reveals the one SIMPLE step that you can take to help your blood sugars. See the research on diabetes education classes here. Let's reword it. There are 9 factors that affect 90% of your risk for a heart attack. Of course you want to know them. See the results of the international "INTERHEART Study" here for the "Must know" information on heart disease. Interesting survey results - are you reflected in them? Also: suggestions to get the most out of your visits with your health care team. Check it out here.
Research in the medical journal Diabetes Care set out to answer this question by teaching people with diabetes relaxation strategies and testing their blood sugars. See the amazing results here. We know food raises glucose levels after meals, but can stress before the meal do the same thing? And for how long? See here. Leaving Diabetes News & Nuggets to go Home
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