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2 hrs ago | KMPH-TV Fresno

Hemoglobin A1C test (HbA1C): your questions answered

Checking your blood sugar every day, sometimes several times a day, is very important.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication

6 hrs ago | Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Maintaining good vision

Question: I've heard that people with diabetes need more frequent eye exams. Can you explain? Answer: Yes, people with diabetes do need more frequent exams because they have a higher risk of developing blindness than people without diabetes.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

10 hrs ago | Austin American-Statesman

Coffee brims with health benefits, researchers say

Drink up, coffee lovers. Not only is coffee aromatic and delicious, it's good for you.

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Related Topix: Drink, Coffee, Medicine, Health

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Denver Post Economy/Real Estate

CSU study: Insulin levels may hold dementia key

Colorado State University researchers think insulin levels in the brain may be the key to understanding how some types of dementia progress.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication, Colorado State University, Alzheimer's

National Post

Low Aboriginal transplant rates blamed on 'bias and racism'

Peter Nakogee knows the chances are not good for aboriginals seeking transplants in Canada, but the gregarious father of four has reason to celebrate.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Health, Medicine

The Sligo Champion

19:44 Weight/diabetes link highlighted

Almost one third of people in the Republic think they are overweight, a new survey has revealed.

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Related Topix: Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication

Raleigh News & Observer

Big bills follow ER visits

Editor's note: This fall, The N&O is talking to people about the nation's health care system: what works, what doesn't and what should be done to fix it.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro, Garner, NC, Health Insurance

Medical News

Pico-Tesla commences pilot study of its Resonator system for treating type 2 diabetes patients

The Pilot Study seeks to determine whether the application of magnetic fields generated by the Company's patented ResonatorTM system can be effective as an adjunctive therapy to oral medications in reducing hemoglobin A1c levels.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Aurora, CO, Grand Junction Metro, Grand Junction, CO

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Guampdn.com

Islanders: Diabetes cripples and kills thousands of us; we must fight back

Diabetes continues to be one of the largest medical problems facing our community.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Opinion

Medical News Today

Amylin Pharmaceuticals And Eli Lilly And Company Statement On FDA's...

Amylin Pharmaceuticals And Eli Lilly And Company Statement On FDA's BYETTA Injection Update Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Diabetes ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 03 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company issued the following statement ...

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Biotech, Medicine, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry, Eli Lilly, Health, Urology, Marketing

Medical News Today

Ossulin™ Oral Insulin Data To Be Presented At The San...

The first public data on Ossulin a new oral insulin product, will be presented today at the 9th Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication, Health, New Brunswick, NJ

MediLexicon

Men Twice As Likely Not To Know They Have Diabetes

New research suggests men over 50 are nearly twice as likely to have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes than their female counterparts, warns Diabetes UK today.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

MedicineNet

Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2009

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay : Almost two dozen doctors have quit the American Academy of Family Physicians after the group announced a deal with Coca-Cola Co.

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Related Topix: Family Practice, Medicine, Beverages, CocaCola, Health, Medicare

Rye And Battle Today

Criticised doctor wins new inquest after patient's death

A doctor severely criticised by a coroner over the death of a patient has won a new inquest in London before a different coroner.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri Nov 06, 2009

BioSpace

Metabolex, Inc. Closes $8.6 Million Financing Round

Metabolex, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of proprietary new medicines for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced it had closed an additional $8.6 million in financing.

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Related Topix: Metabolex, Startups, Venture Capital, Emerging Technology, Medicine, Health

WLKY

Dietitians Fight Health Myths

Quick, what is the main food diabetics have to avoid? If you said sugar, you're under the spell of a common health myth, according to Omaha, Neb., Hy-Vee grocery dietitian Carrie Nielsen.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE Metro, Medicine, Health

Bioscience Technology

Halozyme takes bigger loss on testing expenses

Biotechnology company Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. reported a bigger third-quarter loss on Friday, as it started clinical trials of a fast-acting insulin during the period.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

The Victoria Star

International Diabetes Federation releases guidelines

The International Diabetes Federation has released three sets of guidelines for health providers aimed at improving patient care and stemming the growing worldwide incidence of the disease.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Santa Barbara Metro

KTVN Reno

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009

Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com : Type 2 Diabetes with Acute Coronary Syndrome This study will evaluate the cardiovascular safety of an investigational medication given to type 2 diabetics with ACS.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro, Smoking

Thu Nov 05, 2009

USA Today

More kids have diabetes, fewer schools have nurses

* Of those, the number diagnosed: about 18 million. * Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes: 5% to 10%. * People with pre-diabetes: about 56 million.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Nursing, Family, Kids, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication

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