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Diabetes and Adoption
Rachel and her husband chose to adopt a baby instead of meeting the challenges of handling a high risk pregnancy and Rachel’s type 1 diabetes at the same time. She shares their thought process and ultimate happy ending about the decision to bring a child into their lives.
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Chris Matthews Makes Time for Diabetes
Hosting Hardball on MSNBC and The Chris Matthews Show keep Chris Matthews working long hours. But Matthews got a lesson in priorities and made some life changes when he was diagnosed with type 2.
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A Chihuahua with Diabetes
Olivia and her dog both have diabetes and today they comfort and encourage each other through the rigors of dealing with the disease. Plus, find out what it means when your domestic pet is diagnosed with diabetes.
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Smoking and Diabetes
Smoking has severe effects on your diabetes and your health. Learn why diabetes and smoking are an especially bad combination and get some tips from the experts on how to quit.
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Continuous Glucose Monitors
CGM is a relatively new technology, but the information it provides is invaluable. Find out what CGM offers and whether it could help you.
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Latest Type 2 Issues Articles
Prozac May Aid Weight Loss in Elderly Type 2 Patients
Fluoxetine is the generic name for Prozac, the increasingly-popular antidepressant drug. A study published in Diabetic Medicine, May 1995, reported that fluoxetine may help elderly people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.
A double-blind study of 30 obese type 2 patients over age 60 was conducted in Glasgow, Scotland. Those taking fluoxetine lost an average of 5.72 pounds after three months compared with almost zero weight loss in the placebo group.
According to the report, "Improved glycemic control was also demonstrated in the fluoxetine group compared with placebo, initial A1c levels of 8.0% vs. 8.7% falling at six months by 0.9%."
Although no sustained improvement in fasting blood glucose occurred, it was evident that fluoxetine aided short-term weight loss without adverse effects. However, The Physician's Desk Reference indicates that, "In patients with diabetes, [fluoxetine] may alter glycemic control. Hypoglycemia has occurred during therapy with fluoxetine and hyperglycemia has developed following discontinuation of the drug. As is true with many other types of medication, when taken concurrently by patients with diabetes, insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic dosage many need to be adjusted when therapy with fluoxetine is instituted or discontinued."
The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs warns patients, "Unless you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not take [fluoxetine] if you are recovering from a heart attack or if you have kidney or liver disease, or diabetes."
Categories: Geriatrics, Type 2 Issues, Weight Loss
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