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Dr. Frank Varon

posted 12/28/2007, comments (0)

New diabetes drug?

Researchers at the University of Haifa have discovered a substance called Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF) derived from yeast with hypoglycemic properties. The research has been conducted in diabetic rats and found to reduce blood glucose and lipids. The next phase of research is to conduct human testing as to the effectiveness of GTF. The... Read more Chevron

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GingerVieira

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Type 1, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor

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posted 12/04/2007, comments (6)

Getting out of speeding tickets via diabetes: Is it wrong?

My friend told me a story about this kid with diabetes in his sixth grade class. Apparently, this student wasn't held responsible for any misbehavior because when his blood sugar was high, he wasn't able to control his actions. Now, I think we can all mostly agree that this is kind of ridiculous, right? He explained how... Read more Chevron

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Janet Kramschuster

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posted 09/07/2007, comments (0)

Diabetes at Camp Bearskin, Part V: A diabetic Cinderella and a little indulgence

This is the fifth in a seven-part series chronicling a week of life at family diabetes camp. Today is the day when our families need a break. They need to escape the education, the other families, and the routines of camp life. Although this session has only been three days thus far, today families are ready for some "me"... Read more Chevron

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Lorne Abramson

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posted 07/26/2007, comments (0)

The Value of Diabetes Camp

As a parent of a child with diabetes (my daughter was diagnosed at 6 years of age), I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Bruce Morton, who founded the diabetes camps in Nova Scotia. As a former camp director of non-specialized camps, I understood the "family nature" of summer camps. However the world of diabetes was new to me, and... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Khavarian

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posted 10/27/2006, comments (4)

Getting To Know You

Hi my name is Dr. Bahareh Khavarian and I am excited to be part of the My Diabetes Central Site. I look forward to helping you and your loved ones in providing discussions on the issues of diabetes. I know that diabetes is a difficult disease to deal with and I will be here to answer any questions that arise. Let me provide you some background... Read more Chevron

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