Information and opinions on health from Christopher at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/124870/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/124870/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/124870/index http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/104824/injections Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:05:06 -0500 Christopher The Reasons Behind Missed InjectionsA new study suggests that more than 50% of all diabetics who must use insulin injections to manage their disease miss injections on a regular basis. Why would someone intentionally bypass the use of medication that can help them in their personal health care? http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/104824/injections http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/104823/diabetes-black Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:03:57 -0500 Christopher Diabetes and Black History MonthFebruary is Black History month and one Congressional leader is urging African Americans to get their eyes checked - especially if they also have diabetes. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/104823/diabetes-black http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/104822/retinopathy Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:02:40 -0500 Christopher Diabetes, Depression and RetinopathyDiabetes + depression = additional disease. That seems to be the multiplication of common denominators in the arena of diabetic care. Why is this so and what can you do about it? http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/104822/retinopathy http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103871/breath-glucose Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:49:08 -0500 Christopher Take a Deep Breath and Test Your Glucose LevelsThe same product that is used as an amplifier in a cell phone may make it possible to give up finger prick glucose tests - at least if those researching the new breath-based device have anything to say about it. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103871/breath-glucose http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103069/type-diabetics Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:10:47 -0500 Christopher Seeking Quality Insulin Delivery For Type 1 DiabeticsAs research continues into the possibility of an artificial pancreas there is new evidence to suggest that the current method of insulin delivery for Type 1 diabetics may have some flaws. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103069/type-diabetics http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103068/stage-diagnosis Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:09:47 -0500 Christopher Back on the World Stage Ten Years After Diabetes DiagnosisHe is thought of as one of the most elite cross country skiers in America and, "Kris Freeman is back in the hunt for an Olympic medal in Vancouver after being named... to the U.S. ski team following a disappointing finish at the 2006 Games in Torino, Italy," according to PRNewsWire. Freeman lives with Type 1 diabetes. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103068/stage-diagnosis http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103067/gene-promising Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:07:51 -0500 Christopher Diabetic Gene Therapy Proves Promising in MiceResearch can be a protracted effort with baby steps resulting in new findings that simply ask new questions. One recent discovery indicates the potential to control diabetes independent of weight. As with most research this is preliminary with more research needed. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/103067/gene-promising http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/102452/nutrisystem Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:23:53 -0500 Christopher Medicare Donut Holes and Nutrisystem's Large DonationMedical care is an important consideration for most Americans, but when the costs rise to unmanageable levels there are difficult choices that must be made. In the case of some Medicare patients who also have diabetes it seems to mean a suspension of medication used to control the disease. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/102452/nutrisystem http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/102451/compelling Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:22:47 -0500 Christopher A Compelling Reason to Never Start SmokingWhat if I were to tell you that people who stop smoking are 70% more likely to develop diabetes? I suppose that depends on whether you've only considered smoking and this convinces you not to - or if you are a smoker and have considered stopping. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/102451/compelling http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/101753/couch-potatoes Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:35:51 -0500 Christopher Couch Potatoes Run the Risk of DeathShocking research from Australia indicates that people who spend too much time in front of the TV often find themselves at pronounced risk of death or critical health care issues. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/124870/101753/couch-potatoes