Nationwide FDA Recall on ReliOn Insulin Syringes (Plants diseases)
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
This year’s theme is… Friday, November 14th is World Diabetes Day. 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…
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.
Halloween Can be Tricky for Kids with Diabetes
Exercise, food intake and… Costumes, parties, and candy are all part of the fun. But it can be tricky for kids with diabetes. Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids.
Prescription Diabetes Drugs on the Rise for Kids
According to a study that appeared in the November, 2008 issue of Pediatrics, prescribed medications for chronic diseases and conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, have increased between the years…
November Marks National Diabetes Month
November is set aside to raise awareness of all aspects of this disease. The… 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. With the arrival of November, comes National Diabetes Month.
Introducing… The New Type 1 Diabetes Website from About.com
As your friendly diabetes guide here at About.com, I can tell you that… Until recently, this website has been dedicated to people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.