September 6, 2008

Stem Cells From Teeth Could Lead To Diabetes Cure

Scientists in Japan have discovered a method of extracting stem cells from teeth. You know how much controversy there has been over research using stem cells taken from human embryos. Now it appears that the research can continue to seek cures for a whole range of diseases such as diabetes and cancer, without the controversy  More on Stem Cells From Teeth Could Lead To Diabetes Cure


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September 5, 2008

Using Your Body's Own Healing Compound After Oral Surgery, Despite Diabetes

Many of my patients who have diabetes are often concerned when they need any type of oral surgery, especially when it comes to implants. Much of their fear centers on their reduced healing capacity due to their diabetes. But now, we have some amazing new tools to help people, including  More on Using Your Body's Own Healing Compound After Oral Surgery, Despite Diabetes


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September 4, 2008

Teeth-Friendly Diabetes-Adjusted Recipe That's A Tasty Treat

It’s nice to have a sweet treat now and then, but if you have diabetes you obviously have to watch the glucose and other carbs, and you have to watch the sweet’s effects on your oral health as well because of the interplay between diabetes and gum disease. Here’s a cheesecake that’s much friendlier to  More on Teeth-Friendly Diabetes-Adjusted Recipe That's A Tasty Treat


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September 3, 2008

It’s Important To Find The Right Dentist To Help You With Your Diabetes

When Catherine Dodson came in for her first appointment, I knew from the moment I looked into her mouth that there was something else going on besides problems with her oral health. With gums that were obviously causing her a great deal of discomfort, she wanted a second opinion. I’m glad she did. I’ll let  More on It’s Important To Find The Right Dentist To Help You With Your Diabetes


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September 2, 2008

Study Indicates Caesarean Birth Increases Risk Of Type I Diabetes

Irish researchers have found that babies who were born by Caesarean section had a significantly higher rate of type 1 diabetes. The scientists said the increased risk is about 20  More on Study Indicates Caesarean Birth Increases Risk Of Type I Diabetes


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September 1, 2008

Diabetes And Arthritis Together Need Special Physical Activity

Exercise can be an important tool in managing diabetes, but if you have arthritis it can be more difficult to get the physical activity you need, researchers noted recently. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied the latest data and found that more than half of all people who have diabetes also have  More on Diabetes And Arthritis Together Need Special Physical Activity


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August 31, 2008

Sleep Breathing Problems And Diabetes Increase Serious Health Risk

A new study shows that undiagnosed sleep disordered breathing increases the risk of death by 300 percent. If you have diabetes, you’re already at greater risk because earlier research indicated that diabetes combined with sleep apnea increases your chances of having a  More on Sleep Breathing Problems And Diabetes Increase Serious Health Risk


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August 30, 2008

Do You Dread Your Insulin Injection? It's Important To Talk About It.

More than half of people who inject insulin to help manage their diabetes are reluctant to share their concerns with healthcare providers, even though the injections are a source of dread and negative lifestyle concerns, a recent Harris poll shows. Ironically, the poll found that nearly three-quarters of providers are aware of the concerns and are eager  More on Do You Dread Your Insulin Injection? It's Important To Talk About It.


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August 29, 2008

Staying Active To Help Manage Diabetes? It’ll Pay Off With Pain Prevention As You Age.

Everyone gets more twinges of joint and muscle pain as they age, but a new study shows that there’s a simple way to reduce the amount of pain you experience as you grow older. All you have to do is  More on Staying Active To Help Manage Diabetes? It’ll Pay Off With Pain Prevention As You Age.


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August 28, 2008

Great Recipe That’s Good For You From Our Free Cookbook Especially For People Who Have Diabetes

Had your tasty vegetables today? Seems like so many times we get bogged down in a rut when it comes to diabetes-friendly meals that it’s hard to remember that glycemic management and flavor don’t have to be mutually exclusive terms. Try this recipe for a delightful dish of antioxidant-rich  More on Great Recipe That’s Good For You From Our Free Cookbook Especially For People Who Have Diabetes


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