| Health News : diabetes - News from other sources. | | | | | | | | Study Finds Marijuana Helps Control Blood Sugar, Waistlines Fri, 17 May, 2013 11:44 AM PDT Marijuana has been used for centuries to relieve pain, improve mood and increase appetite. A new study suggests that the herb also has a positive effect on blood sugar levels, suggesting it could be helpful in diabetes control. Researchers analyzed data collected from more than 4,600 patients who compl... Continue reading | | STORIFY | Condolences, praise pour in for Elijah Harper Fri, 17 May, 2013 11:43 AM PDT Elijah Harper, 64, died Friday in Ottawa as a result of cardiac failure due to diabetes complications. From the average Canadian to those with a higher profile, such as actors, politicians, and celebrities, the accolades for Harper rushed onto Twitter. Continue reading | | Michel Kelly-Gagnon Fri, 17 May, 2013 11:17 AM PDT There are several chronic diseases, such as hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, which are consistently linked to obesity. And since more and more Canadians are becoming obese each year, this is costing us billions of additional dollars in health care. Continue reading | | | Analysis: Taxes will make obesity even costlier Fri, 17 May, 2013 10:54 AM PDT There are several chronic diseases, such as hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, which are consistently linked to obesity. And since more and more Canadians are becoming obese each year, this is costing us billions of additional dollars in health care. Continue reading | | Elijah Harper, who scuttled Meech Lake, dies at age 64 Fri, 17 May, 2013 10:51 AM PDT WINNIPEG—Elijah Harper, who became a symbol of power for Canadian aboriginals when he helped scuttle the Meech Lake constitutional accord, has died. Harper's family says he died this morning of cardiac failure due to diabetes complications. Harper, who was 64, was a politician and aboriginal leader for... Continue reading | | Shepard rides to cure diabetes Fri, 17 May, 2013 10:38 AM PDT Hamilton resident Peter Shepard will be taking part in The American Diabetes Association's movement to Stop Diabetes by riding in the annual Tour de Cure. This cycling event is happening on Sunday, May 19, at the Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfield, to help raise funds to change the future of ... Continue reading | | Sherri Shepherd: Diabetes Is Not A Death Sentence Fri, 17 May, 2013 10:34 AM PDT Sherri Shepherd says living in fear of diabetes is no way to live life. Neither is denying the disease. The comedian and co-host of ABC's The View just penned a new book about coping with the disease, Plan D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even if You Don't Have It). Sherri Shepherd, who ... Continue reading | | |
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