Recall on Contour TS Test Strips
Wednesday December 26, 2007
A voluntary recall of test strips, marketed by Bayer Diabetes Care for the Contour TS blood glucose meter has been issued to healthcare professionals.
The faulty test strips may show blood ... Read More
Type 1 Diabetes...Not Just for Kids
Friday December 21, 2007
Type 1 diabetes used to be known as "juvenile" diabetes, because it occurs most often in children and teens. When adults find out they have diabetes, it is usually considered ... Read More
Smart Moves for Weight Loss Success
Wednesday December 19, 2007
According to the Calorie Control Council, 69% of Americans are trying to lose weight. Even with so many people who have only one goal in mind, it's still confusing about ... Read More
It's Not too Late to get Your Flu Shot
Sunday December 16, 2007
The incidence of flu cases in the U.S. has been low so far this year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu typically starts out ... Read More
Thiazolidinediones May Cause Increased Cardiac Risk in Older Adults
Thursday December 13, 2007
A study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Dec. 12th, 2007, shows that people over 65 may have an increased risk of congestive heart ... Read More
Do You Feel Empowered As A Patient?
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Trisha Torrey, About.com's new Patient Empowerment guide, can help you navigate today's confusing healthcare system.
Trisha says, "There are few Marcus Welbys practicing medicine today. The world of medicine has transitioned ... Read More
Sleeping Too Little or Too Long Can Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Wednesday December 5, 2007
Using data from the First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I), scientists have proposed that sleeping five hours a night or less, for a long period of time ... Read More
Avandia Increases Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures
Wednesday December 5, 2007
In February, 2007, the FDA's Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, MedWatch, announced that rosiglitazone (Avandia) may cause fractures of the upper arm, hand or foot, in women.
According to ... Read More
What's Cookin' in the Diabetes Forum?
Monday December 3, 2007
Food is a big part of diabetes management and the upcoming holidays with all the special dishes and treats can make people with diabetes feel left out of the fun ... Read More
Planning Meals in Advance Can Put You in Control
Monday December 3, 2007
When you are diagnosed with diabetes, there are a lot of major changes that you have to make to your daily life. Like what you eat, for example. How much ... Read More
When the Weather Outside is Frightful... Take Exercise Indoors
Monday December 3, 2007
Regular exercise is an important part of diabetes management. It keeps you fit, makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight and helps keep your blood glucose levels under control. ... Read More