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Body’s anticipation of a meal can be a diabetes risk factor

Area 4-year-old deals with type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes may take years to develop, or it may come on suddenly. Briar Smith didn’t have the benefit of time. He was diagnosed when he was 20 months old.

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FDA asks for risk plan info on diabetes drug
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday

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March 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Diabetes News | One comment

NURSE’S NOTES: Diabetes, heart disease share risk factors

Diabetes Patients, Docs Don’t See Eye To Eye
Doctors want people with diabetes to worry about long-term issues such as high blood pressure, but patients are often more worried about immediate problems.

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American Diabetes Association Announces Kansas City, Missouri Native Amy Johnson as 2010 National Youth Advocate
ALEXANDRIA, VA–(Marketwire – February 2, 2010)

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February 4th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Diabetes News | One comment

Dementia risk higher for NFL players

High blood pressure linked to dementia
If the cardiologist’s warnings do not scare you, consider this: Controlling blood pressure just might be the best protection yet known against dementia.

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AISD to consider changes to P.E., Health, Technology
Austin ISD board members will vote Monday to remove a half credit of health, one credit

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January 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Diabetes News | Leave a comment

Diabetes Risk for Men

 

Diabetes Risk for Men

Men with diabetes face several health concerns, including increased risk of heart attacks and strokes and impotence (not being able to have or keep an erection).

Above the age of 50, the likelihood of having difficulties with an erection occurs in approximately 50-60% of men with diabetes. In men over 70, 90%

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January 17th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Articles | 4 comments

Pediatric Cancer Survivors At Risk For Diseases That Predispose Them To Heart Disease

Bridgewater students walk the walk for diabetes research
The six Williams Intermediate School students who have diabetes know they have their whole school behind them.

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Predicting diabetes in children
Basic tests conducted by pediatricians may be able to predict which children will develop Type 2 Diabetes.

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Quitting Smoking May Raise Risk

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January 7th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Diabetes News | One comment