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A first in stem cell transplants. Yeah, I am soooo excited for the future.
Thirteen young diabetics in Brazil have ditched their insulin shots and need no other medication thanks to a risky, but promising treatment with their own stem cells — apparently the first time such a feat has been accomplished.
It is the […]
What will they think of next? There is now a test being offered to patients to determine if they have an increased risk for diabetes. Why can’t I think of these things?
The test, called DeCode T2, identifies a gene variation that doubles the risk of diabetes, said Chief Executive Officer Kari Stefansson. […]
Could adult diabetics be at an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment? This type of impairment is often considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease.
Health experts already knew that type 2 diabetes can be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The evidence has been less clear on whether diabetes is related to a higher risk […]
How many of you sleep next to someone who snores excessively, breathes heavy and seems to stop breathing for brief periods throughout the night? If so, that person could have sleep apnea which is a serious disorder characterized by the above mentioned symptoms. They should see their primary care for a check […]
While at work yesterday I was reminded of just how different diabetes is for each patient. I work on a cardiac floor so at least 75% of my patients are diabetic, or are in the process of being newly diagnosed, based on my math over the last 8 years.
In one room I had a […]
I am a strong believer in healthy mind, healthy body. Mental health plays into how all of as behave in our personal relationships. As I have mentioned in a previous post, spousal support is important in the treatment of diabetes. It helps when my husband takes the time to understand what type […]
As you know by now, I have type 2 diabetes. Does it affect my life? Yes. Is it the most horrible thing I have to deal with? In my dreams. Many people live active, fulfilling “normal” lives regardless of diabetes.
I am surprised on regular basis how little the general population […]
The International Diabetes Federation accomplished their main objective when the general assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution recognizing the worldwide diabetes epidemic. Diabetes affects 246 million people globally. That number is expected to increase by at least 50% in the next 15 years.
The IDF-led Unite for Diabetes campaign, which has […]
Just imagine being able to know if you are at an increased risk for heart disease. Would you want to know? Would you live your life differently?
These are just the questions that patients will have to be prepared to answer in the near future. Geneticists in India have discovered genetic markers […]
Type 2 diabetics have something to celebrate. There is a 2 in 1 pill that was given federal approval this week. It is called Janumet. The medication is a combination of metformin and Januvia, 2 pills that are being taken separately by diabetics to help control their blood sugar.
Merck hopes the […]
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