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Diabetic kids worse with TV: Study  -  25 May 2007
Toronto Star,CHICAGO – Diabetic children who spent the most time glued to the TV had a tougher time controlling their blood sugar, according to a Norwegian study that

Young diabetic delegating in DC  -  25 May 2007
Community Press,Jake and his father are excited about the opportunity to meet with congressmen and women, as well as spending time with diabetic children from all over the

'Diabetic foot surgery can prevent amputation'  -  25 May 2007
Hindu,Throwing more light on the diabetic foot problem in India, Dr Suresh said the Indian custom of going barefoot at home was not a good idea anymore,

Diabetic Drug Linked to High Risk of Heart Attacks  -  25 May 2007
Voice of America..."We want to be proactive about safety, but we also don't want to needlessly disrupt the diabetic care of hundreds of thousands or millions of diabetic

Diabetics in nursing homes need improved care  -  25 May 2007
SpiritIndia,These problems can be heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease and foot problems. Based on their findings, Shubrook and Schwartz are now

Study: Too Much TV Hurts Kids with Type 1 Diabetes  -  25 May 2007
FOX NewsCHICAGO — Diabetic children who spent the most time glued to the TV had a tougher time controlling their blood sugar, according to a Norwegian study that

Sex and Diabetes  -  25 May 2007
News Today Online,This is the reason why all diabetic patients must be under the care of a physician and why the blood sugar must be well-controlled at all times.

Diabetes complications frequently afflict elderly  -  25 May 2007
ReutersBeing newly diagnosed as diabetic translated into a loss of life expectancy of just over 2 years. Overall, 92 percent of the diabetes group experienced an

Oconee County Man, 72, Reported Missing  -  25 May 2007
WYFF,Investigators said that Floyd has Alzheimers and is an insulin-dependent diabetic. He also wears a brace on his right leg.

Diabetics May Have Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s  -  25 May 2007
Blogger News NetworkMy dad was diabetic and died of Alzheimer’s. About a year or so ago, I was diagnosed as being ‘pre-diabetic.’ It was strongly recommended that I lose weight

Letter from a Reader: An Unentitled Life  -  25 May 2007
Diabetes Health (press release),A type 1 diabetic, 21 years old, pedals a bicycle for nine straight days, nine hundred miles from Tecumseh, Michigan, to Grand Island, Nebraska.

Teen diabetes 'a serious challenge'  -  25 May 2007
Daily Echo,Scientists gathered evidence from around the world indicating alarming levels of diabetic complications among adolescents. They warned that the increasing

Teen diabetes 'a serious challenge'  -  25 May 2007
Channel 4 News,Scientists gathered evidence from around the world indicating alarming levels of diabetic complications among adolescents. They warned that the increasing

MEREDITH CUMMINGS: Watch out for diabetic complications  -  May 24, 2007
Tuscaloosa News (subscription),That’s what doctors and those in the medical community are fond of pointing out when they quote statistics on diabetes and mortality.

GSK defends diabetic drug  -  May 23, 2007
Channel 4 News,GlaxoSmithKline staged a fresh defence of its diabetic drug Avandia amid reports linking the treatment to heart attacks.

The diabetic and his doctor can attest to the power of exercise  -  May 23, 2007
Newark Star Ledger,It's a good match between a doctor and his patient. The Iron Man meets Surfer Dude. They have a lot in common -- oceans in common, in fact -- this young

Rise in diabetic cases among children in India  -  May 23, 2007
SpiritIndia,World Health Organisation (WHO) has already predicted that by 2030 India will have 80 million diabetic patients out of a world figure of 366 million and

Decrease in Inflammatory Cardiovascular Risk Markers in ...  -  May 23, 2007
Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science (subscription),Ta-Jen Wu 1 , Horng-Yih Ou 1 , Chien-Wen Chou 3 , Shu-Hwa Hsiao 2 , Chia-Yin Lin 2 and Pai C. Kao 4. Address correspondence to Pai C. Kao, Ph.D.,

Diabetic teens learn to cope  -  May 23, 2007
Vancouver Province (subscription),NEW YORK -- Adolescents with Type 1 diabetes requiring regular insulin injections adopt distinct self-management styles but end up controlling their

Search suspended for missing diabetic man  -  May 22, 2007
Denver Post,Grand Junction authorities suspended the official search Monday for a diabetic man who's dependent on insulin, and who his father says may be running out of

Search suspended for missing diabetic man dependent on insulin  -  May 22, 2007
The Coloradoan,GRAND JUNCTION — Grand Junction authorities suspended the official search Monday for a diabetic man who’s dependent on insulin, and who his father says may

Macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy seminar 2007 planned  -  May 22, 2007
Amherst Bee (subscription),Retina Consultants of Western New York, specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous of the eye, is hosting a free

Zero Mortality in Diabetic Children in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba  -  May 22, 2007
Escambray,By Arelys García Acosta. The promotion of healthy live styles along with the proper education to child patients and their families have made it possible to

FDA in trouble over widely used diabetic drug Avandia  -  May 22, 2007
News-Medical.net,According to the study 65% of deaths among diabetic patients using the drug could be attributed to heart disease. Author Dr. Steven Nissen and statistician

Diabetic Drug Avandia Increases Risk of Heart Complications and ...  -  May 22, 2007
ShortNews.com,Avandia, the drug used to treat type 2 diabetes has been found to increase the risk of heart attack by 43% and heart related death by 64% researchers have

Daily dosing of sildenafil in type 2 diabetic men with erectile ...  -  May 21, 2007
SpiritIndia,It is known that erectile dysfunction (ED), particularly in diabetic men, is often characterized by increased oxidative stress and decreased endothelial

Diabetic people could use more education, support  -  May 21, 2007
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier,By BEVERLY COMBS. The University of Illinois Extension program, Dining with Diabetes, offers what people with diabetes may need more of today — support and

Avandia is safe, says drug maker  -  May 23, 2007
Malay Mail,The totality of the data, the company said, showed that Avandia has a comparable cardiovascular profile to other oral anti-diabetic medicines.

The Wound Healing Center specializes in diabetic ulcers and limb ...  -  May 20, 2007
LubbockOnline.com,Diabetic foot lesions are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other complication of diabetes. Among patients with diabetes, 15% will develop a

Doctors: Don't Overreact To Questions About Diabetic Drug  -  May 21, 2007
WISC,Doctors warn the study is preliminary and the decision to stop taking the drug should be made on a case-by-case basis. "If you look at the overall incidence

Diabetic man disappears after party  -  May 20, 2007
Grand Junction Sentinel,...and rescue personnel focused around 30 Road and the Grand Valley Canal in their search for a 20-year-old diabetic man who was reported missing Saturday.

Police: Man's diabetic shock leads to arrest of another driver on ...  -  May 20, 2007
Glens Falls Post-Star,GRANVILLE -- Two men were injured late Saturday after one, suffering from diabetic shock, drove through a stop sign and collided with a vehicle driven by a

Study: Diet, Exercise Key to Staving Off Diabetes  -  May 23, 2007
NPRTo determine whether someone is pre-diabetic, Buse says, there's a simple post-fasting test to measure blood sugar. "A lot of them are surprised they're at

Significant strides against diabetic retinopathy  -  26 Apr 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Research increasingly shows promise to both slow and relieve the effects diabetic retinopathy, the most common complication of diabetes.

Diabetic foot care workshop tonight  -  26 Apr 2007
Asheville Citizen-Times,Asheville – PACE, the Parity Achievement Community Empowerment program, is hosting a free diabetic foot care workshop tonight at 6 pm at the PACE office,

Telephonic Care Support Improves Adherence to Standards of Care ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Telephonic interventions improve adherence to diabetes standards of care and narrow the gap in chronic care management, according to a Healthways' (NASDAQ:

Telephonic Care Support Improves Adherence to Standards of Care ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Business Wire (press release),NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telephonic interventions improve adherence to diabetes standards of care and narrow the gap in chronic care management,

MEREDITH CUMMINGS: Pop open a Diet Coke Plus or C2  -  26 Apr 2007
Tuscaloosa News (subscription),So in 2006, the Diabetic Food Critic kicked off, and if you visit the site, you can applaud Sean’s efforts for investigating the best kind of sugar-free

I'm helping diabetics like me  -  26 Apr 2007
CBBC Newsround,I also think it is really difficult being diabetic as a lot of people don't understand what it is. It would be good to know that my report will help change

Pensioner found dead with bag over his head  -  26 Apr 2007
Weston & Somerset Mercury,Mr Ward's sister, Brenda Puddy, of Becket Drive, Worle said: "Albert was registered blind and diabetic. I would visit him every day.

Governments Must Act on Biggest Epidemic in Human History  -  26 Apr 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Today, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) launched a new consensus statement on diabetes prevention, to be published in the May issue of Diabetic

6-year-old stroke victim called 'walking miracle'  -  26 Apr 2007
AL.com,But since his diabetic father died of a heart attack almost four weeks ago, the mother has been sensitive to his moods. A few minutes after she walked him

Two-year data for Angiotech's Vascular Wrap(TM) Paclitaxel-Eluting ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),While the sample size was small, diabetic subjects appeared to experience benefits from the Vascular Wrap, which was associated with a 41.3% reduction in

Diabetic lost control of car  -  Apr 25, 2007
Suffolk Evening Star,A DIABETIC driver claims he was travelling erratically because his blood sugar levels dropped so low he “lost control.� Anthony Thomas Ball, 66,

Good news for diabetic mums-to-be  -  Apr 25, 2007
Bounty,Researchers in the UK have declared that there is no discernable effect on babies whose mothers take insulin glargine - a man-made insulin - during

80-Year-Old Diabetic Missing After Going For Walk  -  Apr 24, 2007
NBC 10.com,She is also diabetic, and that means she needs her medication. Quilao is from the Philippines. She is 4 feet 11 inches tall with grey hair and weighs 86

Not All Risk Factors Equal For Diabetic Retinopathy  -  Apr 24, 2007
KLAS-TV,Diabetic, Joe Kooyman used to smoke 4 packs of cigarettes a day. He kicked the habit several years ago and believes he'd been much worse off if he hadn't.

Girl, 11, Saves Diabetic Mom After Van Goes Out of Control  -  Apr 23, 2007
FOX NewsPERU, Ind. — An 11-year-old girl stopped a van that went out of control when her diabetic mother became ill, police said.

Role of Intensive Insulin Therapy During ACS in Diabetic Patients  -  Apr 24, 2007
AEM (subscription)...improved mortality and morbidity in the study group. Intensive insulin therapy initiated early in the ED improves prognosis in diabetic patients with ACS.

Two boys help save diabetic granddad  -  Apr 24, 2007
The News Journal,By ANGIE BASIOUNY, The News Journal. Carolyn Powell sits with her two boys, Anthony, 7, (left) and Dominic, 4, and her neighbor Mary Ellen Chermol.

11-year-old girl stops out-of-control van when diabetic mother ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
The Herald-Times (subscription),PERU, Ind. (AP) - An 11-year-old girl stopped a van that went out of control when her diabetic mother became ill, police said.

Diabetic students want more options  -  Apr 23, 2007
Daily O'Collegian,Students with diabetes have trouble finding support on campus, a student who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in November said.

Your letters: Doctors promote diabetes education  -  Apr 24, 2007
Pittsburgh Post Gazette,It was exciting to read the article by Anita Srikameswaran reporting on trends in diabetic care and treatment in the region (Post-Gazette, April 3).

Mother seeks answers after son's diabetic test kit used by teacher  -  Apr 21, 2007
Nevada Appeal,A Fallon mother appealed to the Churchill County School Board recently for help after her son's diabetic test kit was used by a teacher and not cleaned

Talk beyond pain: Understanding diabetic nerve pain  -  Apr 20, 2007
News-Medical.net,Results from a new survey of more than 600 physicians who treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, or diabetic nerve pain, reveal that nearly all (97

Medidur Trial Exceeds 500 Patient Mark In Phase 3 Trial Enrollment  -  Apr 24, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,The trial is studying the safety and efficacy of the novel treatment currently referred to as Medidur for diabetic macular edema (DME).

Low Carb, High Protein Diet Has a Great Defensive Team  -  Apr 24, 2007
Diabetes Health (press release),Since the DCCT trial, the scientific literature overwhelmingly supports the role of elevated blood sugar in all long-term diabetic complications.

Gardai seek public's help tracing missing 25-year-old man  -  Apr 25, 2007
Belfast Telegraph,...wearing a brown hoody with a large orange star on the back. Mr Lyons' family is concerned for his wellbeing as he is a diabetic and dependent on insulin.

Diabetic denies death by dangerous driving  -  Apr 20, 2007
ic Wales,A DRIVER blacked out at the wheel in a diabetic attack and killed a district nurse walking on the pavement, a court heard yesterday.

Customers and home cooks seek healthy foods, small portions  -  Apr 24, 2007
Toledo Blade,Thus the diabetic-friendly, healthy menu that was added to the existing menu in March at Navy Bistro. Diners must ask to see the special menu with four

Successful Sight Saving Screening Programme for Diabetes Patients ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
innovations report,A £4.5m community based digital eye screening programme designed to detect and treat diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in the developed

MEREDITH CUMMINGS: I'm back, and ready to share my diabetic life ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
Tuscaloosa News (subscription),So I’m back to share not only my own diabetic experiences with you, but also that of others, as well as give you the lowdown on new products — everything

Nonprofit to host picnic for diabetic kids, families  -  Apr 18, 2007
Naples Daily News,A Collier County-based nonprofit organization, Camp Angels, has been helping 120 diabetic kids every year across the United States attend summer camp,

Star Tackles Health Role  -  Apr 23, 2007
Washington Post,Another 54 million Americans are deemed "pre-diabetic," because their blood glucose levels register above normal but below diabetic levels.

Avanir cuts diabetic pain versus placebo  -  Apr 18, 2007
United Press InternationalALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 18 (UPI) -- US firm Avanir said Wednesday it has promising findings from its phase 3 study of Zenvia to treat diabetic

Avanir Diabetic Pain Drug Study Success  -  Apr 18, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Drug developer Avanir Pharmaceuticals said Wednesday that a clinical trial showed its drug Zenvia significantly lessened nerve pain in diabetic patients.

Diabetic neuropathy can be treated  -  Apr 17, 2007
The News Journal,A peripheral neuropathy primarily affects the legs and arms of people with diabetes and is probably the most common and well-known form of diabetic nerve

Avanir says diabetic pain drug shows positive results  -  Apr 18, 2007
ReutersO: Quote, Profile, Research) said Zenvia, its investigational drug for diabetic neuropathic pain, showed positive results in its late-stage trial.

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