I Had to Smile When I Saw This :)

Germany's Take On Diabetes

This is the cover of a magazine that hit the news stands this morning.  

Recipes for Easter Brunch

Favorite Brunch Recipes

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Try our delicious diabetic brunch recipes to plan a scrumptious menu that includes easy egg casseroles, sweet and flaky biscuits, impressive...

Weight-Loss Surgery for Diabetes

I'm still not sure I like this idea.  If the patient is severely obese, maybe.  I'm just not sure.

For Diabetes, Weight Loss Surgery May be More Effective Than Standard Treatment, Study Shows http://ow.ly/a8wvM

Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetes

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With nearly 26 million Americans either being treated for type-2 diabetes or living undiagnosed, doctors are seeking more effective methods to...

Diabetes Medication Metformin May Double to Fight Cancer

Good news for type 2 diabetics taking metformin: The drug may reduce the growth of tumors, in addition to its effect on blood sugar! Human studies showed that metformin reduced the growth of both prostate and pancreatic cancers, while animal studies with other types of cancer showed similar results.

Diabetes drug metformin may double as cancer-fighting medicine

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Metformin is a workhorse drug for people with diabetes. It helps patients control their blood sugar and makes them more sensitive to insulin. But soon, metformin may take on a new role fighting...

Diabetic Barbie-Good or Bad Idea?

Read this interview and you decide.  

Diabetic Barbie - good or bad idea?

My interview with Amy Ermel about Diabetic Barbie

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Amy is the mother of Emma a young girl with diabetes. Emma heard about a bald Barbie that supported children with cancer. She wanted to know why there wasn’t a Barbie for girls with diabetes, a diabetic Barbie. Amy decided to write Mattel and suggest the idea.

WATCH-Diabetes: The Basics

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What is the difference, anyway?
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WATCH - Diabetes: The Basics

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Produced by the American Diabetes Association. If you or a loved one has just received a diagnosis, this video is a great place to begin learning about what it all means.