Archive for the 'Diseases and Conditions' Category

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Type 2 Diabetes May Increase the Risk for Tuberculosis (Diseases in humans)

Type 2 Diabetes May Increase the Risk for Tuberculosis
New research from the University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus (UTSPH) suggest that people who have type 2 diabetes might be at greater risk for contracting…

November Marks National Diabetes Month
The… November is set aside to raise awareness of all aspects of this disease. have diabetes. 24 million people in the U.S. With the arrival of November, comes National Diabetes Month.

Link Between Diabetes and Drugs Used to Treat HIV Determined
Associate Professor… A study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, in Sydney, Australia has shown why people who are treated for HIV are more vulnerable to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Nationwide FDA Recall on ReliOn Insulin Syringes
The syringes are mislabeled… A press release from the FDA states that a nationwide recall of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles is in effect.

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Diabetic Rockstar Fights to Win (Alzheimers disease)

Diabetic Rockstar Fights to Win
Chris was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 27. campaign. Christopher Thomas is the founder and major force behind DiabeticRockstar.com and the Fight It! He didn’t let…

Link Between Diabetes and Drugs Used to Treat HIV Determined
Associate Professor… A study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, in Sydney, Australia has shown why people who are treated for HIV are more vulnerable to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Introducing… The New Type 1 Diabetes Website from About.com
Until recently, this website has been dedicated to people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As your friendly diabetes guide here at About.com, I can tell you that…

Depression Combined with Type 2 Diabetes Results in Poorer Glucose Control
A study from the Medical University of South Carolina, that appeared in the journal, General Hospital Psychiatry, shows that depression plays a part in how well people control their blood…

Check out the Carbs in your Fruit
Lean meats, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, are all part of a healthy diet, but when you have diabetes, eating a… Managing type 2 diabetes means making healthy food choices.

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Nationwide FDA Recall on ReliOn Insulin Syringes (Coronary heart disease)

Nationwide FDA Recall on ReliOn Insulin Syringes
A press release from the FDA states that a nationwide recall of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles is in effect. The syringes are mislabeled…

World Diabetes Day is November 14th
Friday, November 14th is World Diabetes Day. This year’s theme is… World Diabetes Day is an official United Nations World Health Day, set aside to raise awareness of diabetes globally.

Type 2 Diabetes May Increase the Risk for Tuberculosis
New research from the University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus (UTSPH) suggest that people who have type 2 diabetes might be at greater risk for contracting…