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Diabetes Flashpoints

What’s the diabetes world buzzing about today? Diabetes Flashpoints is a new feature that focuses on controversies in diabetes. We’ll cover all the hottest topics, from matters of grave importance to lighter ones: anything and everything that matters to you. So jump right in — leave a comment, send us your ideas — join the debate and let your voice be heard!


Genetic Protection

A new law forbids some discrimination based on genetic information — but does it go far enough?

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ADA Supports Congress

The American Diabetes Association praises the bill just passed by the House of Representatives — where do you stand on the bill?

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How Sweet It Is

The sweetener stevia has been getting attention, but does its performance live up to the buzz?

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Smart Exit?

A nearly new food labeling program, under heavy criticism, may be on its way out.

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Pills for Pounds

New drugs for weight loss are in the works. Are they needed — and will they be safe?

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Anti-Antioxidant News?

A study finds that taking antioxidants may increase insulin resistance — but how clear is the evidence?

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Calculations and Control

Diagnosing Diabetes

Eating Up Health Care

Smart Choices?

Food and Friends

Costs of Amputation

Creating Treatment Guidelines

All You Need Are Goals?

Drugmakers for Health Reform

Swine Flu, Round Two

Dogs for Diabetes

Southern Girth

Virtual Visits

Medicare for More?

Cupcake Clash!

Bariatric Bother?

The Case for Bariatric Surgery

Trusting Doctors

Supreme Media Coverage

Insulin in Court

Vitamin Pickle

The Promise of Type 1 Research

Doctors in Pharma’s Pocket?

Rating Medical Treatments

“United” in Discrimination?

To Approve or Not to Approve?

Perspectives on Pokes

Obama Health Reform Plans

A Faustman Bargain? — Part 2

A Faustman Bargain? — Part 1

Insulin for Type 2?

A Tax to Fight Obesity?

Who Should Give Insulin in School?

Diabetes Mind Games?

ADA Gets Behind Bariatric Surgery

Diabetes From the Air?

FDA: Stifler or Savior?

Bariatric Surgery: Beware

Diabetes: The Toxin Connection

The Carb Battle

Why I Low-Carb

Low-Carb: Not For Everyone

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New Tools 2009
Find out what new meters, injection devices, drugs, and other diabetes tools and products were approved or came on the market in 2009.

Homemade Holiday Treats
Make sure there’s something nutritious on the buffet table with these recipes for Turkey meatballs with fresh cranberry glaze, Maple spice cookies, and other delicious dishes.

An Aspirin A Day: Still Recommended for Diabetes?
Review the latest research on the health benefits of daily aspirin therapy for people with diabetes.

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