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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 Wound Care Articles
Hey Honey! A Sweet Healing Treatment for Diabetic Ulcers?
Jun 8, 2007
Dr. Jennifer Eddy of the University of Wisconsin is currently conducting the first randomized, double-blind controlled trial of honey as a treatment for diabetic ulcers - not to eat, but as a salve.
According to Dr. Eddy, honey's acidic nature, low water content, and the hydrogen peroxide secreted by its naturally-occurring enzymes make it perfect for combating organisms that have developed resistance to standard antibiotics.
All patients in the clinical trial will receive ulcer care and treatment from an expert podiatrist. Half, however, will be randomly assigned to receive honey salve, while the other half will be treated with a wound-care gel compounded to look and taste like honey.
Dr. Eddy is convinced that if honey works, it'll be an inexpensive tool in the battle against bacteria resistant to standard antibiotics. However, she cautions against using honey salve without a physician's involvement, noting that diabetic ulcers are too complicated to treat without a doctor's oversight (not to mention that you'd probably attract ants).
To be eligible for the study, patients must be older than 18, have diabetes and a sore below their knee, and not be taking prednisone. Interested patients may call (715) 855-5683 for further information.
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Categories: Type 2 Issues, Wound Care
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