Archive for October, 2009

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup is the Devil

    High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is any of a group of corn syrups that has undergone enzymatic processing to increase its fructose content, and is then mixed with pure corn syrup (100% glucose), becoming a high-fructose corn syrup. An overweight America may be fixated on fat and obsessed with comp...

  • Janumet: Two For the Price of One

    FDA approval has just been given to Merk's Janumet, the newest drug approved for fighting type 2 diabetes. I know, you are saying to yourself "A new drug, what's the big deal? There is already Metformin and Januvia". According to Merk, the FDA approved Janumet based on clinical studies showing t...

  • Natural Foods and Supplements to Reduce Your Blood Sugar Natural Foods and Supplements to Reduce Your Blood Sugar

    Did you know that there are many natural foods and supplements that you can take that will help lower your blood sugar level naturally? Diabetic patients are usually made aware of the countless pharmaceutical products that are available...but what if you want to naturally lower your blood sugar leve...

  • Two Herbal Teas That Can Help Lower Blood Sugar Two Herbal Teas That Can Help Lower Blood Sugar

    And they taste pretty good too! In an age of pharmaceuticals we tend to forget that there are things like herbal teas that can help improve our diabetes. Herbal teas are gaining popularity in the United States and this could be due to the infusion of Western and Eastern Medicine techniques be...

  • Twice As Many Diabetes Cases Reported in Last 10 Years

    The rate of new cases of type 2 diabetes has nearly doubled in the United States in the last decade, with most new cases appearing in southern states, federal officials reported Thursday. Related News * Video: Health News & Features * Join a Discussion * More from Health New dia...

  • Your First Year With Diabetes. You Have to Check Out This Book. Your First Year With Diabetes. You Have to Check Out This Book.

    I just read the book "Your First Year With Diabetes - What to do Month by Month" which was written and illustrated by Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE. It is phenomenal. Your First Year With Diabetes is essentially a month by month guide letting you know exactly what you should be doing an...

  • Double Diabetes – Placing Your Kids at Even More Risk

    In some medical circles it's called Type 3 Diabetes. Teenagers and young adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, if overweight or obese, can develop type 2 diabetes later in life. It's a double whammy and the medical consequences of such a diagnosis don't look good. First, let's briefly cover the ...

  • Whey Protein – How Can it Benefit Type 2 Diabetics? Whey Protein – How Can it Benefit Type 2 Diabetics?

    Whey protein is a natural product, produced as part of the cheese making process. It is probably most renowned for being a supplement used for bodybuilders and weight trainers as it is an excellent source of protein. Whey protein is not only of benefit to bodybuilders and weight trainers but also ...

  • Make Sure Your Doctor Orders These Test For You Make Sure Your Doctor Orders These Test For You

    Have you ever wondered how important your diagnostic lab results are to your diabetes control? Here's the test you should be sure your Doctor runs for you. What if by running the right tests, your physician could determine not only where your diabetes stands right now, but also whether it is prog...

  • BYETTA Let's Talk in Boston BYETTA Let’s Talk in Boston

    The BYETTA Let's Talk Campaign Boston is kicking off at the New England Spring Flower Show. The Flower show is being held at the Bayside Expo Center from March 17-25. You can find BYETTA Let's Talk Campaign located at booth numbers 470 and 570. You can visit the BYETTA Let's Talk Campaign booths ...