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Exercise May Reduce Belly Fat

When we have a lot of belly fat, we are at greater risk of heart disease because of the inflammatory molecules that this fat produces. But a new study by scientists at the University of Illinois suggests that even moderate amounts of exercise can reduce the inflammation. Since people with diabetes are at an especially high risk of heart disease,... Read moreChevron

Leisure and Health

We work too much. It may be good for our wealth but not for our health. By taking my first long vacation in 30 years I hope to start a leisure trend. Just yesterday I returned from a two week trek high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. Many of us have long suspected that we need more time to unwind. And now, thanks to a... Read moreChevron

David's New Diabetes Diet

What I eat keeps changing all the time. Since I change regularly everything else that I do, this should be no surprise. My breakfast starts with two glasses of GreensFirst. This is one breakfast that I can consume immediately after getting up from bed. The experts all tell me that we do better when we eat within an hour of arising, but that's... Read moreChevron

Making Aviva Test Strips

When Roche Diabetes Care invited 29 of us who write about diabetes to "Social Media Summit" last week, some of us had the opportunity to visit their factory in Indianapolis that produces Aviva test strips. I toured the factory with Bryan Langford, the director of the product supply team for Roche Diagnostics Operations. The Accu-Chek Aviva is the... Read moreChevron

Intensive Glucose Control Works

The American Medical Association today published the results of a large and long study that is good news for anyone who has diabetes. The study shows that intensive control substantially lowers the risk of some serious complications of diabetes. No surprise that intensive control works. But the surprise is how well it works. The study followed... Read moreChevron

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