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Finding the Right Medical Identification Tag

By Eric Devine

Throughout his life with diabetes, Eric Devine has tried several types of medical identification tags. These tags help medical professionals be aware of patients' existing medical conditions.

New Use for Old Drug

09/09/08 Treatment Options

By Corie Richter

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory similar to aspirin may have potential as a treatment for diabetes. This research is reported by experts at the Joslin Diabetes Center.

Diabetic LDL Extremes Linked to Cancer

09/05/08 Research

By Corie Richter

People living with diabetes may be at a greater risk of developing all types of cancer if their LDL cholesterol levels are abnormal.

Many people living with diabetes--and many people not living with diabetes--may have asked themselves at one point or another "What if this is as good as it gets?" Eric Devine discusses enjoying life--even a life complicated by diabetes.

Slowing Insulin Resistance

08/27/08 Prevention

By Corie Richter

Insulin resistance, or the body's inability to use the insulin it produces, often leads to diabetes. Researchers have found that in some cases, regularly taking vitamin K can slow the progression of insulin resistance and delay diabetes.

Tomato, Tomahto

08/26/08 General

By Eric Devine

Living with diabetes does not define people, as Eric Devine has learned. Even the way a person living with diabetes expresses his or her condition can haven a significant psychological impact on that. Read more.

Sweet Drinks May Make Sour Future

08/20/08 Prevention

By Corie Richter

Sweetened beverages can increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Those same drinks also cause the greatest increase in weight gain--a risk factor for type 2 diabetes as well. Read more about this research.

Diabetes Complications: Foot Ulcers

08/19/08 Disease Basics

There is more to diabetes than controlling blood sugar levels. While blood sugar control is the most important aspect of diabetes management, people living with diabetes must also be aware of several potential complications--including foot ulcers.

The Conundrum of Community

08/13/08 Living Well

By Eric Devine

Community is no longer restricted to geographical locations. Many people--including people living with diabetes--find online communities of people similar to them. Read more.

Diabetes and Male Fertility

08/11/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Corie Richter

There are several complications associated with type 1 diabetes. Researchers are learning more about a less-known complication--male impotence and fertility challenges. Read more about this new research.

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Finding the Right Medical Identification Tag

New Use for Old Drug

Diabetic LDL Extremes Linked to Cancer

As Good As It Gets

Slowing Insulin Resistance

Tomato, Tomahto

Sweet Drinks May Make Sour Future

Diabetes Complications: Foot Ulcers

The Conundrum of Community

Diabetes and Male Fertility

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