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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!


Pump Problems, People Problems

As insulin pumps have become more common, the number of serious problems associated with their use has also increased — whose fault is this?

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Higher HbA1c = Healthier?

A recent study finds that people with the lowest HbA1c levels don’t live the longest. Should treatment goals change?

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Avandia Face-off

The FDA, a US Senate committee, and the drug’s manufacturer argue over its safety. Who is right?

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Salt Shake-up?

Experts dispute the role government should play in regulating salt consumption.

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Premium Hike

A health insurance company raises some premiums by 39%. What should be done?

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Doctor–Patient Gap

People with diabetes often disagree with their doctors on health priorities — do you?

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Corporate = Conflict?

Artificial Pancreas?

Frozen Awareness?

Depression Treatment Deficiencies

Pharma Pay Cap

Diabetes Prevention Funding

Glycemic Education

Mobile Sharing

Sitting Targets

Rewards for Wellness

Thanksgiving “Vacation”?

Genetic Protection

ADA Supports Congress

How Sweet It Is

Smart Exit?

Pills for Pounds

Anti-Antioxidant News?

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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