New nanotech microchip could diagnose type 1 diabetes faster than ever
Historically, diagnosing type 1 diabetes has involved a slow testing procedure that costs most patients a significant amount of money and time.
The Power of Exercise: Overcoming Diabetes and Cancer
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FDA approves inhaled insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
The recent FDA approval of Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, could open up new options in mealtime insulin management for type 1 and type 2 diabetics, reports
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Lack of exercise, not diet, is responsible for weight gain
When it comes to diabetes, so much focus is put on the dietary changes necessary to manage and/or avoid the condition.
Service Dog Lives up to the Title of Man's Best Friend
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Insulin pumps control blood sugar better than multiple daily injections
While many people can manage type 2 diabetes with diet and medication, some individuals also need insulin therapy to control blood sugar levels.
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Using Carbohydrates to Treat Diabetes
A new class of drugs based on carbohydrates might serve as the basis of better diabetes treatment.
Diet and Nutrition
Almonds can reduce risk of heart disease
Adding more almonds to your diet could help reduce your risk of heart disease, according to research from Aston University.
How to Overcome Diabetes Burnout
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For gestational diabetes, calcium and vitamin D might help
Gestational diabetes (GDM), which affects about 7 percent of all pregnancies in the U.S., might be helped by a joint supplementation of calcium and vitamin D, accor