Archive for November, 2009

H1N1 Flu: Diabetes and the Flu

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

USGOVHHS asked:

a Know What to Do About the Flu webcast Guests: * Dr. Beth Bell, Nat’l Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC * Dr. Ann Albright, Nat’l Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC More H1N1 (Swine) flu and season flu information at www.flu.gov We accept comments according to our comment [...]

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Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days

Monday, November 9th, 2009

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Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days is an independent documentary film that chronicles six Americans with ‘incurable’ diabetes switching their diet and getting off insulin. The film follows each participant’s remarkable journey and captures the medical, physical, and emotional transformations brought on by this diet and lifestyle change. We witness moments of [...]

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Can undiagnosed diabetes pose a threat your health in the long run?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Lee asked: I am 17 and am afraid i have diabetes. Im going to see the docters about it asap. Although, i have had the symptons for some time now. What health problems can arise from diabetes not being properly treated?
in the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions about diet change for a diabetic?Bradley

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Dr Whiting on Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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There are many potential complications from diabetes, including neuropathy, amputations, increased cardiovascular risks, kidney damage, cholesterol elevation and heart attacks. Neuropathy is the destruction of nerve endings, mostly in the hands and feet leading to numbness. Over time circulation may be impaired, reducing the bodys ability to heal wounds of the extremities. This [...]

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How severe does diabetes have to be to need insulin?

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Shannon asked: My husband told me that he had a mild case of diabetes but that it was nothing to worry about. Today when I looked in the fridge I saw some of those little insulin bottles. Was he lying to me? Does diabetes need to be severe to need insulin?Ryder

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