An interview with the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price focused on how HHS, FEMA, and other response groups have worked to deal with the crisis in Houston following Hurricane Harvey. HHS has transitioned from emergency response …
Diabetes Health Type 1: My Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Donut Meltdown
It was a snowy and chaotic day at work as we sold Christmas items out of the windows at the charity shop that I manage. There were lots of customers, some waiting in line long before the store opened. Some …
Diabetes Health in The News: Extra Trunk Weight Tied to Higher Risk of Cancer
A recent study shows that women who have more weight in their trunk (i.e., higher central obesity) may be more at risk for developing certain types of cancer than those who have more of their fat in their peripheral areas. …
Diabetes Health Type 2: Being a Spokesman for Preventing Diabetes
I can remember hearing stories as a teenager of people having their toes, feet, and legs amputated, going blind, going on dialysis, and all sorts of other crazy things. The culprit? Diabetes. My typical response was, “I guess that it …
AskNadia: Does Taking One Baby Aspirin for Cardiovascular Benefit Men Only?
Hello Nadia,
I read somewhere that the cardiovascular benefits of one baby aspirin a night only applies to men….is this true?
My GP has me taking one baby aspirin at bed time due to my family history of cardiovascular disease …
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word Puzzle Posted on Previous Day.
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Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle
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.
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Diabetes Health Weekly Roundup
If You missed the latest in diabetes news this week. Not to worry! We’ve got you covered with the Diabetes Health Weekly Roundup to share the latest news, podcasts and stories from this week.
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Adults who Sit for More than 30 Minutes Increase Risk of Premature Death
A recent study has revealed that sitting for periods as short as 30 minutes without getting up and moving around can increase an individual’s chance of dying prematurely. Exercise habits do not seem to affect this risk in any way, …
Diabetes Health Type 1: The Best Intentions
I had a conversation with a friend whose father lives with type 1 diabetes and is in a nursing home. He has other health conditions that mean that he requires help to take care of his diabetes. My friend mentioned …
