I got the bad news about having type 2 one summer day in 2003 from my doctor, a very popular general practitioner with a large practice. He didn’t mince words: “You have diabetes.”
While he was certain about the diagnosis, …
AskNadia: When Does My Insulin Expire
I was traveling in Italy and the question came up as to when my NovoLog and Levemir insulin pens expire. Technically when does insulin goes bad?
Ted
San Anslemo CA
Dear Ted,
All the insulin companies state that insulin expires …
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word puzzle posted on previous day.
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This crossword puzzle was inspired by this week’s news and podcast reports. Play along with us to test your knowledge and comprehension on topics we post Monday-Friday
Living With Type 2 Diabetes: I’m Not Drunk
Several items on the market today will alert others of our medical conditions. Choices range from electronic devices that can be worn on the belt or around the neck, to medical alert bracelets, to paper cards that are carried in …
Flashback Friday: How Diabetes Topics in the News Can Start to Feel Like a Game of “Telephone”
A past Wall Street Journal article shows once again how misinformation about diabetes-related topics can be spread by even the most expert journalists.
The article, headlined “Eli Lilly to Pay for Right to Sell Diabetes Treatment Outside U.S.,” begins, “Eli …
Metformin May Reduce Cancer Death Risk
Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, may reduce the risk of dying from some cancers for postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
The study found that for women with type 2 diabetes and cancer, the odds …
How Diet and Exercise Helped This Woman Drop Her A1C Significantly
Louise Harrison wasn’t surprised when her physician told her that she had Type 2 diabetes six years ago.
“My mother had Type 2, one by one my sisters were diagnosed with Type 2 and my doctor saw my A1C slowly …
AskNadia: A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
Dear Nadia,
Is there any promising research for curing type 1 diabetes? Seven years in our family. Any hope?
Steve,
Twitter Follower
Dear Steve:
Yes, there is hope—a considerable amount of it, thanks to research focusing on ways to “tell” …
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word puzzle posted on previous day.
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