Tuesday, April 3, 2012

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.
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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...

Monday, April 2, 2012

Diabetic Barbie-Good or Bad Idea?

Read this interview and you decide.  

Diabetic Barbie - good or bad idea?
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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

★Are you Type 1?
★Are you Type 2?

What is the difference, anyway?
►Watch, Share and increase awareness!
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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.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Low-Carb Chocolate Desserts

Go ahead. Indulge. These yummy chocolate treats are not only low carb, they're easy to make! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/dessert/low-carb-chocolate-desserts/
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When you want something rich and decadent without blowing your carb budget, look no farther than our best low-carb chocolate dessert recipes. Most...

Advances in Glucose Monitoring

A look at some of the recent advances in glucose monitoring. Have these developments changed your treatment plan? http://ow.ly/9XG7D
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Learn about four groundbreaking glucose testing techniques for diabetics, designed to reduce sore fingertips from frequent pricking

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Yummy Diabetic Brownie Recipe

Peanut butter and chocolate!!!  Two of my favorites!   


No-Cook Diabetic Meals


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What do you do when your stomach's rumbling but you just don't feel like cooking? Turn to these yummy no-cook meals! These meals will satisfy and...