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Type 2 Diabetes Blog with Debra Manzella, R.N. September 2008 Archive

By Debra Manzella, R.N., About.com Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

Be in the K.N.O.W. Tune in with Randy Jackson

Monday September 29, 2008
Are you in the K.N.O.W. with your type 2 diabetes? Randy Jackson, TV personality and music industry veteran is the spokesperson for The Heart of Diabetes campaign. What does the K.N.O.W. ... Read More

Pain Reliever Shows Promise in Prevention of Retinal Damage

Sunday September 28, 2008
The drug, pentazocine, a pain reliever, has been shown to prevent damage to the retina in diabetic mice. According to a press release from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), ... Read More

Exercise Can Help Reduce Liver Fat Levels

Tuesday September 23, 2008
A study from Johns Hopkins shows that although high liver fat levels are common among people with type 2 diabetes, the condition can be turned around with exercise. 77 men and ... Read More

New Gastrointestinal Liner Shows Promise in Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

Thursday September 18, 2008
Results of a clinical trial presented at the First World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes on September 16th showed promise in improving blood glucose levels and weight ... Read More

Flu Vaccines are on the Way

Tuesday September 16, 2008
Fall is the time to start thinking about flu shots. People with chronic diseases like diabetes need the protection that a flu vaccine offers. The CDC offers information about the flu ... Read More

Is Your Family Sympathetic? It's the Inside Story.

Tuesday September 9, 2008
The Diabetes Forum is always available when someone is looking for support and advice. Members are there for each other. Often when someone has a chronic illness, others don't understand ... Read More

Don't Diet Alone...Join Calorie Count Plus Groups

Friday September 5, 2008
Maintaining a healthy weight is key to managing type 2 diabetes, but sometimes when you are dieting, you can feel all alone in the world. Calorie Count Plus, About.com's online ... Read More
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