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Sedentary lifestyle indicated by prolonged TV watching is directly related to risk.

This may not be the answer for those that use medications not made by Lilly Don’t miss next weeks feature “DRUG COMPANIES AID LOW INCOME PATIENTS” (Next week Diabetes In Control will announce a new program available that will allow you to get a 90 day supply of your meds …

What is your guess? Diabetes affects an estimated 10.2 million Americans. A study by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimated the direct costs of diabetes to be $44.1 billion in 1997, and as the prevalence of diabetes has been increasing, the demand for medical care will continue to increase. As …

A woman offered to help a man who, on his hands and knees under a street lamp, was frantically searching for his lost key. Frustrated after several unsuccessful minutes crawling under the bright light, the woman asked, “Where were you when you lost your key?” Pointing to a dark alley, …

A survey released Tuesday shows that very few diabetics understand they have a very high risk for stroke and heart disease.

Despite strong evidence that demonstrates the benefits of adding beta-blockers to standard therapy, thousands of heart failure patients are not receiving this class of drugs as part of their treatment regimens, according to a nationwide survey of 400 cardiologists, internists, and general practitioners, known as the Heart Failure Report Card.

Study shows a decrease in the incidence of developing type 2 diabetes by 71%

Study shows a drop in A1c for newly diagnosed Type 1’s of 1% and for newly diagnosed Type 2 of 2%

23% increase in insulin sensitivity

Snoring is independently associated with elevated risk of type II diabetes