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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (0)

Type 1 and Athletes: Broncos QB Jay Cutler Diagnosed

When Denver Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler announced that he had been diagnosed two weeks ago with type 1 diabetes, he created another "teachable moment" for the public who don't understand diabetes very well. Three things to know about athletes and type 1 diabetes 1. Not all people with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed as kids.... Read more Chevron

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Heather Reese

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posted 01/08/2008, comments (0)

Diabetes Health in 2008, Tip 8: Choose the lesser of two indulgences.

Editor's note: For every day in January 2008, we'll encourage you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our dietitian, Heather Reese. Instead of buying the full-fat, full-sugar versions of your favorite foods, try the lowfat, fat-free or sugar-free varieties. This way you can... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Frank Varon

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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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Janet Kramschuster

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posted 09/07/2007, comments (4)

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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