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Kelsey Bonilla

posted 03/27/2008, comments (0)

Tragic death for diabetic child: How could this happen?

Pregnancy Tracker: 12 weeks, 1 day Size of the Baby: Over 12 pounds Biggest Obstacle: Taking time to care for myself. As a diabetic and a new mother, the story of Kara Neumann's death disturbs me greatly. Kara, a Wisconsin 11-year-old, died recently after entering a coma brought on by diabetic ketoacidosis. For over... Read more Chevron

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Krystle Kopacz

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posted 03/25/2008, comments (0)

Today's Quirky Health News: All-You-Can-Eat Baseball?

So the story begins, "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack. And some more. And more." America's sporting venues are looking to boost sales, and dietitians are less-than-thrilled with the solution. All-you-can-eat seats, introduced first by the L.A. Dodgers, mean all the hot dogs, chips and popcorn you'd like -- not exactly... Read more Chevron

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Gretchen Becker

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posted 03/17/2008, comments (6)

Is Type 2 Operable?

News media sound bites were ricocheting around the Internet last week suggesting that perhaps type 2 diabetes is an intestinal disorder that can be cured by surgery. As Dr. Bill Quick pointed out in a recent blog, most of the popular accounts of the disease were overblown; Dr. Quick calls them "another piece of public relations... Read more Chevron

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Gretchen Becker

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posted 03/13/2008, comments (2)

Navigator Approved

Abbott's Navigator continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has finally been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The device was approved in Europe last June, but US FDA approval has been stalled for several years for reasons that are unclear. Every month or so, it seemed, there would be an announcement by Abbott that FDA approval... Read more Chevron

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Kim Benjet

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posted 03/13/2008, comments (0)

Alert: Cozmo Pump Limited Recall

Smith Medical announced a voluntary recall of some Deltec Cozmo pumps on Monday, March 10. Apparently a mechanical malfunction could result in the extra delivery of insulin – a pretty scary thought. It’s hard enough to manage diabetes without having to factor in machine error alongside human error. But not to worry, this... Read more Chevron

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