Asthma tied to poorer diabetes control in kids
By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Kids with diabetes may have a higher-than-average rate of asthma, and those with both conditions seem to have a tougher time keeping their blood sugar under control, a study out Monday suggests. …
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This color illustrated book for elementary age children contains an instructive story of a grade-schooler with diabetes who tells his classmates about the disease and how he manages it. The story offers sensitive insight into the day-to-day school life of a child with a chronic illness. Includes Ten Tips for Teachers and; Kids Quiz–This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Taking Diabetes to School (Special Kids in Schools Series)

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'Good Fat' Is More Active in Leaner Kids, Study Finds
"Increasing the amount of brown fat in children may be an effective approach at combating the ever- increasing rate of obesity and diabetes in children," said study researcher Dr. Aaron Cypess, a physician at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. …
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Join The Healthy Happy Kidz Community & See What’s For Dinner For Kids With Diabetes
Healthy Happy Kidz is an online resource where families with children managing diabetes can come and share ideas on recipes, snacks and day-to-day survival tips on living – and eating – with diabetes. Sterling, VA (PRWEB) April 2, 2011 A new website, Healthy Happy Kidz, offers a place where parents with children who are managing diabetes can go and share recipes, snack ideas and other food …
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Type 1 diabetes to double in European kids under five
An insulin needle is pictured. People with type 1 diabetes typically need daily insulin therapy to control their diabetes, which is a different disease from the far more common type 2 diabetes.
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Man could receive hand transplant
The potential recipient of Australia’s first double hand transplant says he yearns to hold his grandchildren.

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An apple a day? Study shows soluble fiber boosts immune system
( University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ) A new University of Illinois study touts the benefits of soluble fiber — found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters — saying that it reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system.

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Analgesics may contribute to hearing loss, study finds
Studies in animals and anecdotal reports in humans indicate high doses of the analgesics can interfere with hearing, but there have been few studies looking at regular use and none studying acetaminophen (one brand name is Tylenol), according to the authors.

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South metro town briefs
A mobile public health clinic will be offering free services to Scott County residents from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Savage.

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Snacks Mean U.S. Kids Moving Toward ‘Constant Eating’
U.S. children eat an average three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, a finding that could explain why the childhood obesity rate has risen to more than 16 percent, researchers said on Tuesday.

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