Jul 02, 2008

New Answers on Exercise

David Spero

The first session I attended at last month’s ADA Scientific Sessions featured three experts on the effects of exercise. The room was packed with interested doctors. The moderator assured us that all three researchers were "well-funded," which I guess is high praise in research circles.

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Jun 26, 2008

The Positive Can Be Negative

Eric Lagergren

I returned to the gym on Tuesday for the first time in a couple of months. Yes, for all I've written and talked about my love of spinning classes (and that I'd even purchased cycling shoes and new cycling shorts in March), I've been on an extended hiatus from the local community college's recreation complex.

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Jun 06, 2008

High Rates of Arthritis Found in People with Diabetes

Web Team

If you have both diabetes and arthritis, you are not alone. According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 52% of adults in the United States who have diabetes also have arthritis. That is almost double the arthritis rate for the general adult population, which stands at 27%. And the correlation between diabetes and arthritis holds up through all age groups.

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May 28, 2008

The New York Times Discovers Exercise

David Spero

The April 29 issue of The New York Times science section had a good article by Jane Brody on the benefits of exercise in chronic illness, "You Name It, Exercise Will Make It Better." It could have been stronger, but it does make the true point that physical activity is the single best health practice, no matter what your condition.

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May 23, 2008

Two Diabetes Contests Encourage Creativity

Tara Dairman

Two contests that combine artistry, diabetes, and celebrity judges are aiming to increase diabetes awareness and inspire people to get creative. The Dancin' To Change Diabetes Contest is calling for video entries through June 1, while the Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression Competition has just chosen its winners. Both contests will pay tribute to their winners in San Francisco during the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 68th Annual Scientific Sessions in June.

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Feb 22, 2008

Can Exercise Fight the Aging Process?

Tara Dairman

Feb 20, 2008

Out of Shape in Two Months

David Spero

Feb 14, 2008

Forbidden Fruit

Eric Lagergren

Jan 10, 2008

What Causes Stress and Relieves It at the Same Time?

Eric Lagergren

Oct 24, 2007

Self-Managing Depression

David Spero

Oct 22, 2007

Take a Hike!

Amy Campbell

Sep 13, 2007

Back in the Saddle

Eric Lagergren

Jul 26, 2007

More Good News About Exercise

Tara Dairman

Jul 05, 2007

Let's Get Moving

David Spero

Apr 05, 2007

Sweating and Diabetes: The Tale of My Fake Snakeskin Pants

Andy Stuckey

Mar 09, 2007

Diabetes in the Altitude

Andy Stuckey

Feb 28, 2007

Article of the Week: Exercising With an Insulin Pump

Tara Dairman

Dec 15, 2006

Diet vs. Exercise for Weight Loss

Tara Dairman

Nov 21, 2006

Article of the Week: Burning Fat Through Exercise

Tara Dairman

Nov 17, 2006

Exercise Helps Diabetes Control, Wards off Colds

Tara Dairman

Nov 16, 2006

Exercise Remedy

Andy Stuckey

Sep 28, 2006

A Day at the Races

Andy Stuckey

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