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Who wants to be a Diabetic Terrorist?

Who wants to be a Diabetic Terrorist?

Alison and Tim over at Shoot Up or Put Up run a great blog that looks at the lighter side of Diabetes. The latest post is no different, so do you want to join the movement or not? If so read all about Diabetes Terrorism.

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Large Fat Cells May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women

Large Fat Cells May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women

Middle-aged women with large abdominal fat cells have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life compared to women with smaller fat cells. Waist circumference divided by body height can also be used to determine which women are at risk. This is shown in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at [...]

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DRINKING TEA CUTS RISK OF DIABETES

DRINKING TEA CUTS RISK OF DIABETES

DRINKING at least three cups of tea a day can slash the risk of diabetes by almost half.

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The first FDA cleared integrated Bluetooth enabled diabetic care product

The first FDA cleared integrated Bluetooth enabled diabetic care product

Great news for blood glucose meter users everywhere! Introducing the most technically advanced glucose meter on the market.

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UK Spend 600 Million Pounds On Prescribed Diabetes Medication

UK Spend 600 Million Pounds On Prescribed Diabetes Medication

More money is spent on diabetes medication in primary care than on treatments for any other condition, with almost £600 million of medicines prescribed by doctors last year, according to a report.

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Patients reveal diabetes impact

Patients reveal diabetes impact

People with type 2 diabetes often live with a range of other problems, such as sexual dysfunction and anxiety about further complications, a poll shows.

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