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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 Professional Issues Articles
Dutch Find Self-Management Course Helps Type 2 Control
Dec 22, 2007
Adults with type 2 diabetes who follow individually tailored self-management programs are better able to lower their blood pressure and weight and maintain them over time than adult diabetes patients who don't, say Dutch researchers.
Scientists at Utrecht University in the Netherlands conducted a three-month study of 196 adults between 50 and 70 years old who had been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Nine months after the three-month study had concluded, they found that patients who followed an active self-management program were enjoying a net reduction in body mass index of 0.39, compared with non-participants, whose body mass index had increased 0.38.
Researchers randomly assigned the course to participants, requiring them to attend two one-hour individual sessions and four two-hour group sessions led by a trained nurse. Participants learned about diet, exercise, goal setting and medications. Non-participants continued to take medications, but received no training or sessions.
The study concluded that a self-managed program that helps people with type 2 diabetes set realistic goals for diet and exercise can be a valuable accompaniment to medications and medical care.
Categories: Professional Issues, Type 2 Issues
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