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Dr. Bill Quick

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posted 05/08/2008, comments (2)

Not worth a pile of beans

The American Academy of Pediatrics' journal, Pediatrics, recently published a review of adverse events reported in teens (ages 12-21 years) using insulin pumps (Adolescent Use of Insulin and Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump Technology: A 10-Year Food and Drug Administration Retrospective Study of Adverse Events). The media picked it up, and... 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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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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