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Heather Reese, Health Guide

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Managing Your Sugar Intake: Try Sugar Free Alternatives

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 enjoy... Read more Chevron

posted 01/08/2008, comments (0)|

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Dr. Frank Varon, Health Pro

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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

posted 12/28/2007, comments (0)|

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Lorne Abramson, Health Guide

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Parent's of Diabetics Should Consider Diabetes Camps For Their Children

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 I... Read more Chevron

posted 07/26/2007, comments (0)|

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Garrett, Health Guide

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MLB pitcher diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

For any sports fanatics out there... I just read an article at FOX Sports announcing David Wells of the San Diego Padres has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. It's a pretty short article, but they do have a few quotes talking about some lifestyle changes he will make. If you didn't know Wells pitched a perfect game... Read more Chevron

posted 03/19/2007, comments (2)|

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Dr. Khavarian, Health Pro

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Meet Diabetes Specialist, Dr. Khavarian

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

posted 10/27/2006, comments (4)|

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