Toasting the Holidays with Diabetes
Thursday November 30, 2006
The holiday season is a time for lots of get togethers and parties. Good food, sweet treats and the occasional glass of wine or cocktail can all be part of ... Read More
"Be Smart, Be Skeptical" About Phony Diabetes Cures
Monday November 20, 2006
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have joined forces against Internet advertisements that promise phony miracle cures for diabetes. With the slogan, "Be Smart, ... Read More
Can Cinnamon Help Lower Blood Glucose and Cholesterol?
Friday November 17, 2006
There has been a lot of talk these days about cinnamon. According to some studies, cinnamon may improve blood glucose and cholesterol levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. The ... Read More
Diet Survival for the Holidays
Friday November 17, 2006
The holiday season can be a month-long minefield of temptation. Starting on Thanksgiving day, it seems that mounds of food can appear out of nowhere and sit there seductively on ... Read More
World Diabetes Day 2006
Monday November 13, 2006
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. This is a day set aside by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), to raise awareness of diabetes and it's complications around the world. Although ... Read More
Voluntary Recall of Store Brand Acetaminophen
Sunday November 12, 2006
383 lots of acetaminophen 500 mg caplets have been recalled due to small metal fragments found in some of the caplets. The FDA and the Perrigo Company have recalled 11 ... Read More
November is a Month of Health
Wednesday November 8, 2006
Not only is November National Diabetes Awareness Month, but there are several more related health issues which are observed this month. Over 20 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, ... Read More
Bridging The Information Gap
Tuesday November 7, 2006
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is helping to bridge the information gap between healthcare providers and their patients. The NDEP, a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ... Read More