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DiabetesDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. It is estimated that diabetes affects more than 150 million people worldwide and is estimated to reach a staggering 300 million by the year 2025. Visit DiabetesHeadlines.com often to stay up to date on the latest diabetes news! Latest Diabetes News Headlines
February 8, 2012, 21:33 GMT
People: Fight against diabetes begins with Tour de Cure North Shore Mari Ruddy, founder of the Red Rider program, visits Danvers to kick off this season's Tour de Cure North Shore, which takes place in May and benefits the American Diabetes Association. A trial advocacy team from Massachusetts School of Law in Andover wins regional 2012 Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition.
February 8, 2012, 11:13 GMT
Diabetes never stopped Rays' Sam Fuld. Now he's a hero to kids battling the disease.
February 8, 2012, 09:04 GMT
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Taking short breaks while exercising, or "intermittent" exercise, is an effective way to improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new British study.
February 8, 2012, 05:31 GMT
The disease is big business, and many have been convinced that managing it forever is their only option. But a cure is possible.
February 8, 2012, 05:31 GMT
The disease is big business, and many have been convinced that managing it forever is their only option. But a cure is often possible.
February 8, 2012, 00:12 GMT
American Diabetes Wholesale announced that they have become one of the major sponsors for 'Downhill For Diabetes' charity event.Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 American Diabetes Wholesale announced that they have become one of the major sponsors for 'Downhill For Diabetes' charity event. The event, held at Pico Mountain Resort, in Killington, Vermont, will take place on February 26 ...
February 7, 2012, 22:26 GMT
DUBAI, UAE, February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --In the Middle East and North Africa around 26.6 million people are diabetic; six countries in the MENA region are among the top 10 globally with the highest ...
February 7, 2012, 21:27 GMT
Title: Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes Category: Health News Created: 2/6/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/7/2012
February 7, 2012, 21:26 GMT
Title: Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say Category: Health News Created: 2/6/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/7/2012
February 7, 2012, 15:25 GMT
When celebrity chef Paula Deen recently announced she suffered from type 2 diabetes, no one seemed shocked. But many were frustrated, including local diabetes educators.
February 7, 2012, 07:30 GMT
UnitedHealth Group today announced that Safeway Inc. is joining the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance , giving its customers in select markets
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ALEXANDRIA, VA-- - The American Diabetes Association is teaming up with Chris Carmichael and challenging riders to be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes(R) by participating in the 21st Annual Tour de ...
February 7, 2012, 05:21 GMT
(Medical Xpress) -- Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and the likelihood is linked to the mother's glucose level, according to a new study.
February 7, 2012, 00:14 GMT
US cooking star Paula Deen, self-proclaimed "Queen of Southern Cuisine" famous for her dishes smothered in butter, has met a storm of outrage after revealing she has diabetes and is hawking a drug to treat the disease.
February 6, 2012, 22:12 GMT
Title: Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study Category: Health News Created: 2/3/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012
February 6, 2012, 14:04 GMT
MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) --When it comes to the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the first line of defense is lifestyle changes such as losing weight and exercising more often.
February 6, 2012, 14:04 GMT
MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- New research shows that the pancreas has sweet-taste receptors -- like those found on the tongue -- that can "taste" fructose.
February 6, 2012, 12:04 GMT
When celebrity chef Paula Deen announced she has was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago, no one seemed shocked. But many were frustrated, including local diabetes educators.
February 6, 2012, 02:05 GMT
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "Brazil Diabetes Care Devices Mar
February 6, 2012, 00:08 GMT
According to the Centers for Disease Control in the USA: Diabetes is an epidemic. 17 million Americans have diabetes with 5.9 million completely unaware that they even have the disease. Diabetes is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States with over 200,000 deaths each year from diabetes-related complications. Among U.S. adults, diagnosed diabetes increased 49% from 1990 to 2000 ...
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