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Diabetes Flashpoints

How Sweet It Is

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

Diabetes Self-Management Blog
Diane Fennell

Exercise Wards Off Dangerous Form of Fat

As little as 80 minutes a week of aerobic or resistance exercise can prevent the regain of dangerous visceral fat, a type of fat that is stored around vital organs, according to a study recently published in the journal Obesity. Increased visceral fat is known to raise the risk of various diabetes-related conditions, including heart disease and heart attack

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Eric Lagergren

Writing from the Sickbed

On Wednesday of last week my wife woke up sick with the flu. We don’t know if it was the dreaded H1N1 or just seasonal flu, but she had a fever of 102 and a lethargy that, coupled with the whole-body ache that accompanies the flu, kept her bedridden for a good 70% of her time with the illness. On Sunday she was feeling better and she decided to venture out of the house with me; just a short trip to the dog park with Ellie (our labradoodle)…

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Ingrid Strauch

Free Blood Testing

Now that National Diabetes Month is in full swing, a number of businesses and organizations are rolling out programs and events to raise awareness of diabetes and help those who have it manage the condition. While some of these may be thinly veiled marketing efforts, some appear to offer real help or services…

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Web Team

What We’re Reading: Help Raise Funds — and Set a World Record!

If you’ve been thinking about starting an exercise program, this weekend may be your chance. On Saturday, November 7, Gold’s Gym locations around the world will be hosting the first-ever Burn-a-Thon charity event to raise funds and awareness for people with diabetes and to highlight the fundamental role that physical activity plays in diabetes management and prevention…

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David Spero

The Joys of Marketing

Things have been kind of tough lately. My mobility scooter broke down again, so I’m trapped inside. But that’s not the worst of it. Life is just getting on my nerves. My son told me, “You have a blog. Rant about it.” So here goes. I will even throw in some useful information along the way…

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Jan Chait

It’s Not Over ’til Somebody Sings

I had a bit of a disappointment over the weekend involving a social event but, on the plus side, was so wiped out afterwards that I collapsed into my recliner for hours of feet-up rest. With my foot up for a long period of time, the pain was much abated. If only that were realistic with work and such to be done…

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Amy Campbell

Spice It Up! Boosting Your Health with Spices and Herbs (Part 3)

 
Diane Fennell

Syringe Recall; New Treatment Recommendations Released

 
Eric Lagergren

Adhere to Me

 
David Spero

How Fishy Are You?

 
Jan Chait

Keep on Truckin’. It’s Either Uphill or Downhill from Here.

 
Amy Campbell

Spice It Up! Boosting Your Health with Spices and Herbs (Part 2)

 

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