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Researchers have found that type 2 diabetes patients who are also living with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) have better outcomes if they receive a combination …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Rising Country Star Inspires Kids
When country singer Ben Rue isn’t on the road, you can sometimes find him working with kids who have type 1 diabetes, sharing stories about overcoming the challenges that come with the disease.
“Just today, I got a note from …
Research Report: Older Adults with Diabetes at Increased Risk for Memory Problems
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New research has found that adults with diabetes could be at risk of episodic memory problems, especially when the disease is poorly controlled. Episodic memory loss involves …
Living With Type 2 Diabetes: Women Take Charge!
How many women sit in the CEO seat? The number is growing, but not nearly equal to that of men. There may be many reasons for this, and one of the possible explanations may be that some women believe that …
AskNadia: Safe Alcoholic Drinks for Diabetics
Is a low-sugar drink such as San Miguel light regarded as a safe alcoholic drink for type 2 diabetics?
George
Dear George:
Your question is a perennial: Where do alcoholic beverages fit in to the life of a type 2? …
Living With Type 1 Diabetes: How Our Loved Ones Really Feel
With years of type 1 diabetes under my belt, 22 to be exact, I wanted to know how my husband felt about my health issues. This is especially important to me now that we’ve spent the last few years with …
Type 1 Diabetes: Diabetes Self Management in Flu Season
The crowd in the small Boston theater laughed and clapped. The comedy show was a good one, and I was enjoying it from a cramped seat in the balcony. It was October 29, a Friday, and while it was brisk …
Diabetes Health in The News: Congenital Heart Disease Increases Adult Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers have recently found that patients over 30 years old with congenital heart disease are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This Danish study analyzed about 5,150 individuals born between 1963-1980 who lived with congenital heart disease …
Living With Type 2 Diabetes: 5 Ways to Make the Most of 5-lb. Hand Weights
Have you ever been on a trip away from home and only had access to one set of weights or minimal equipment? My clients have asked me to help them make the …
AskNadia: Why Doesn’t Anyone Address the Huge Price Increase in Pumps Over the Last Decade
Dear Nadia:
Why doesn’t anyone address the huge price increase in pumps over the last decade? For my original Medtronic Paradigm pump 10 years ago, my insurance, Kaiser, paid 80 percent, so my share was less than $1,000. Today, an …