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New Safe Exercise Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes

A new set of guidelines developed by an international team of researchers will help people with type 1 diabetes exercise safely to avoid fluctuations...
Recall of Amitriptyline HCL Tablets, USP 50mg and Phenobarbital Tablets

Recalls: Amitriptyline HCL and Phenobarbital Tablets Due to Label Error

Errors with product labels have forced a nationwide recall of Amitriptyline HCL tablets and Phenobarbital tablets of varying dosages. Use could lead to adverse...
Man Walking After Meal - Helps Manage Diabetes

Help Manage Diabetes: Take a Short Walk After Meals

New research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests that people managing type 2 diabetes should walk after meals to gain the greatest blood...

Common Gene Mutation May Be Raising Your Risk of Heart Attack by 49%

A common gene mutation that regulates cholesterol levels may be raising your risk of heart attack by as much as 49% according to a...

Eating Peanuts and Nuts Reduces Diabetes Mortality Rate

People who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts per day had a reduced mortality rate from diabetes, as well as other...
Journal: Pain - February 2016-2

Key Contributor to Diabetic Peripheral Nerve Disease Found

New findings suggest a key contributor to the problem of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which occurs in about one-half of all patients with diabetes. Emerging...
Sonia Anand - Gestational Diabetes in Asian Women

Gestational Diabetes Risk Lowered with Healthy Diet in South Asian Women

A recent study highlights the importance of public health messaging to South Asian women who are considering pregnancy in an attempt to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Diabetes Improved by Texting in India

Texting Improves Diabetes Prevention in India

A study involving 1 million people has found that using mobile phones and text messages to change diabetes risk behaviors leads to positive results. A...
Ian de Boer - Diabetes and Kidney Disease

Diabetic Kidney Disease Rate Surprises Researchers

Researchers were surprised with the findings of their study of the prevalence of diabetic kidney disease in the US, which was based on data...

Steviva Ingredients Earns SQF Certification

Steviva Ingredients, makers of diabetic-friendly sweeteners, has earned it's Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification for their Guilds Lakes area facility. To say Steviva...

Recall of Colistimethate for Injection USP and Rifampin for Injection USP

Eatontown, NJ, Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Heritage) today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of ten (10) lots of Colistimethate for Injection, USP, 150 mg Single-Dose...
People Walking - Demographics and Diabetes - Care and Diabetes Rates

Demographics Affect Diabetes Rates and Care Sought

Researchers studied disparities in diabetes and foregone medical care and found demographic differences in diabetes rates and care sought based on race, income, location, sex and more.
Spice Blend Recall Due to Lead

Recall: Lead Found in 377,000 lbs. of Seasoning Blends

More than 188 tons of blended seasoning products sold nationwide in retail stores, as well as online, have been recalled due to lead contamination. Oriental...
Dogs and Diabetes - Can Dogs Help People with Diabetes

Study: Dogs Can Help Diabetics Regulate Sugar Levels

Can dogs help people with diabetes regulate their insulin levels? Find out what a new study has found about dogs and owners living with diabetes.
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Glucose Pulse Restores Normal Insulin Rhythm in Pancreas Cells

In a recent study, pulses of the sugar glucose restoreed normal insulin release in pancreas cells, which could shed light on loss of insulin...
Family Support and Diabetes Outcomes

Study: Diabetes Challenges and Inspires Family Members

A Penn State study looked at the outcomes of people with diabetes when their family members supported and helped them with their diabetes. Their...