Why did my daughter get Type 1 diabetes? I wish I had it instead of her.
BK
San Francisco CA
Dear BK,
I have been asked this question many times over the years. Especially by parents like yourself who are …
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word puzzle posted on previous day.
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.
Lipid-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers from Japan’s Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine recently discovered that lipid-lowering medications that contain fibrates could reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy. Their study analyzed data on nearly 85,000 patients with type 2 diabetes. Results showed that diabetic …
Singer-Songwriter Has Type 1.5
Valerie June was exhausted, but initially thought it was her busy schedule, and maybe a bit of jet lag.
The 27-year-old singer-songwriter was juggling a burgeoning music career along with numerous part-time jobs to keep herself afloat while she pursued …
Genetic Analysis May Predict Coronary Artery Disease Risk in Diabetes
Researchers from the Joslin Diabetes Center believe that genetic analysis could be used to determine the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) among people with type 2 diabetes. Currently, established CAD risk indicators exist among people with type 2 …
Diabtetes Health Type 1: Switching BG Meters for Less Pain
A Roche Diagnostics survey conducted in July 2005 found that almost one in four people with diabetes do not test blood glucose as they should.
According to the Omnibus national survey of 1,002 adultswith type 1 and type 2 diabetes, …
AskNadia: Substituting Lantus Insulin for Levemir Insulin
Dear Nadia,
I would like to know, if I normally use Levemir pen insulin, and I run out before my health insurance kicks in, can I use Lantus insulin until I can get coverage for my Levemir ?
Rita U…
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word puzzle posted on previous day.
