Diabetes News & Nuggets

Why read these? Because knowledge is power, but so is hope. Speaking of hope - here's what I hope you might get from these nuggets:

New stuff.
Old but important stuff.
Stuff that makes you . . .

Think
Feel
Wonder
Hope
Climb back on the horse
View the future of diabetes
Chuckle, maybe

Interested?

Ahh, the caveat. The disclaimer. This site is for informational purposes only so please do not use it as medical advice. I'll assume you've read and accept the disclaimer if you continue to read beyond this notice. Thanks for staying safe!

Now . . . dig into reading Diabetes News & Nuggets - they're quick and good. Hey, it's like fast food - but healthier.

ADVANCE Diabetes Study: Good News

The ADVANCE diabetes trial has released preliminary results showing that better blood sugars DO NOT result in more deaths, as had been seen in the ACCORD trial. Read about news here.

2008/02/24

Reassuring news from a huge study!

ACCORD Trial Shocker

ACCORD Diabetes Study shows more deaths in the lower blood sugar group. Read about the ACCORD news here.

2008/02/17 Diabetes News and Nuggets

Don't start running higher sugars because of the latest news on the ACCORD trial until you read this.

Antibiotic May Cause Serious Blood Sugar Problems

Health Canada Warning Regarding Antibiotic and Blood Sugars: Tequin (TM) - (gatifloxacin) may cause severe hyper or hypoglycemia in diabetes or undiagnosed diabetic persons. Read about the concern here.

2006/03/22 Diabetes News and Nuggets

(As an educator I was surprised to read this. Although a rare problem, please inform yourself if you are or have been on this antibiotic.)

Inhaled Insulin is Here!

The FDA has approved Exubera Inhaled Insulin. It is expected to be available June/July 2006. Inhaled insulin has long been sought as an alternate to needles. However, some will still require injections even if using Exubera. Read about inhaled insulin here.

2006/02/03 Diabetes News and Nuggets

(This is a puff of fresh air - I mean insulinized air.)

One Step Closer to a Cure for Diabetes: Type 1 .

There are major barriers to curing type 1 diabetes, but this research reviews a way to overcome one of the biggest. And it's been tried on two people, with promising results. Read about the study to help cure type 1 diabetes here.

2006/01/04 Diabetes News and Nuggets

(My heart - yes, the one that lives inside this body with type 1 diabetes - went pitter patter when I read this.)

Looking to Make Healthy Gift Baskets?

With the holidays brings the age-old question "What should we get them?". If the special "them" in your life has diabetes or is just plain health conscious, you might consider making one of these easy, unique, fun and of course healthy gift baskets.Click here.

2005/12/16 Diabetes News and Nuggets

(Just made the one for movie lovers - easy, easy, easy!)

Diabetes education class can benefit you 2 years after you've taken it! .

This research also reveals the one SIMPLE step that you can take to help your blood sugars. See the research on diabetes education classes here.

2005/12/03 Diabetes News and Nuggets

(This research surprised even me. Not the good part of the research - but the "bad" part. I suppose you're curious now.)

There are 9 factors responsible for 90% of all heart attacks WORLDWIDE!.

Let's reword it. There are 9 factors that affect 90% of your risk for a heart attack. Of course you want to know them. See the results of the international "INTERHEART Study" here for the "Must know" information on heart disease.

2005/11/21

(For once, I didn't make light in this article. I see this article as "The 9 ways to prevent a heart attack.")

Attitude and communication can make or break diabetes control.

Interesting survey results - are you reflected in them? Also: suggestions to get the most out of your visits with your health care team. Check it out here.

2005/10/14

(It's true. All my patients have my permission to swear at me - Anything to help open the lines of communication!)

Can relaxing lower your blood sugars?

Research in the medical journal Diabetes Care set out to answer this question by teaching people with diabetes relaxation strategies and testing their blood sugars. See the amazing results here.

2005/09/11

(If I mis-spell something it's because I'm busy doing breathing exercises.)

Is stress raising your blood sugar after meals?

We know food raises glucose levels after meals, but can stress before the meal do the same thing? And for how long? See here.

2005/08/28

(I'll never eat lunch at my desk again.)

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