Data from federal nutrition surveys have found that people who ate fast food in the last 24 hours were found to have high levels of certain industrial chemicals within their bodies. These chemicals are known as phthalates, and …
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Diabetes Health Type 2: 200-pound Loss Helps Phillip Get Off of Insulin and Metformin
How did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulinHow did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulin, metformin and his cholesterol and blood pressure medications?
The Garrett, Ind., man says he did it literally one …
AskNadia: What’s Your Exercise Story
Dear Nadia:
I know I need to exercise because of my diabetes, but I just can’t get motivated to get going. Any tips on how to get started?
Katherine,
De Moines Iowa
Dear Katherine,
People with and without diabetes face …
AskNadia: Type 2 Diabetes and Difficulty Getting an Erection
Dear Nadia:
I have had type 2 diabetes for 20 years and it is difficult to get or maintain an erection. I don’t want to talk to my doctor about it until I know what my options are. So, I …
AskNadia: Is Bad Breath and Dry Mouth from My Diabetes
Dear Nadia,
Ever since I have had type 2 diabetes, I seem to have bad breath and a dry mouth. How do I know if this is from my diabetes?
Sean
Dear Sean:
Bad breath and dry mouth can be …
AskNadia: Am I Being Lied to About Lancets and Hepatitis
Dear Nadia,
I’ve used a lancet drum with six lancets that I was told to reuse. I’ve had the same drum for probably three years. It’s dull, and I need to change it. My fingers are sore. I’ve never even …
AskNadia: Asked to Leave Restaurant for Openly Injecting Insulin
Dear Nadia:
I was at a restaurant. After we’d ordered, I tested and dosed. I received a hostile look from a lady at another table. I smiled and said, “I could drop my trousers and inject in my butt, if …
Diabetes Health in The News Podcast: American Heart Association Requests Medicare Offer Telehealth Coverage
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The American Heart Association (AHA) recently issued a statement advocating for Medicare to begin coverage of cardiovascular disease telehealth services. The recommendation encourages Medicare to provide …
AskNadia: Feeling Discouraged from Peripheral Neuropathy Pain and Depression
Dear Nadia,
My husband has neuropathy and is in much pain. He has tried many things to relieve the pain and has little success. He now blames himself which depresses him. I do not know how to help him.
Anne…
Diabetes Health in The News Podcast: Food Supplement Could Treat Rare Disease
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A new study recently found that a popular food supplement could reduce the effects of Familial Dysautonomia(FD). Researchers from Tel Aviv University studied neuron degeneration caused by …