The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announced the largest bequest in the foundation's history this week.
Mrs. Helene Whitlock Alley left the JDRF a remarkable $7.3 million. What came from tragedy could have an extraordinary effect on diabetes research in the coming years.
Both the JDRF website and today's Washington Post recount the story of the extremely generous donation by 88-year-old Mrs. Alley. Mrs. Alley and her husband, Ruben, died tragically in a house fire in Annapolis,...
In the Metro section of today's Washington Post, I spotted an article that really made my heart soar. I was astounded to read that the... Read more »
When I read Gina's post regarding planning for a diabetic pregnancy, it was a trip down memory lane for me. Very timely as well, since... Read more »
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Recording and sharing how well we control our diabetes helps us to do it better. Just the act of measuring something changes it, a... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes starts because you gain weight, the weight gain causes insulin resistance (IR), and the IR causes the diabetes, right? ... Read more »
Eating an egg a day may double the risk of death for diabetics, according to a new study. A research team used annual questionnaires to analyze the... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
A person who gave up eating eggs because of high cholesterol is confused by seemingly conflicting evidence about whether these cholesterol-rich foods... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
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