Health News: [diabetes ]: Center stage in diabetes battle

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Center stage in diabetes battle npc-news.signonsandiego.com Tue, 27 Aug, 2013 09:00 PM PDT When she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 15 years ago, Erin Spineto adapted to the demanding regimen needed to preserve her life. She learned how to test her blood glucose level by drawing blood with a finger prick several times a day, and to inject insulin. Continue reading Minister encourages health and wellness among congregation npc-news.daytondailynews.com Tue, 27 Aug, 2013 09:00 PM PDT With heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity on the rise in his congregation, Pastor Cleavon Matthews of Northwest Church of Christ in Trotwood always knew he had to do more than simply feed the spirits of his hungry flock. Continue reading McBride recalled as man of compassion, courage and humor npc-news.onlineathens.com Tue, 27 Aug, 2013 07:24 PM PDT The Rev. Claude McBride had the gift of laughter, but he also was a man of uncommon depth and unusual courage, compassion and wisdom, friends and family members recall. McBride died peacefully from complications of diabetes, said son Walt McBride. Continue reading Early diabetes interventions may also reduce heart disease risk Tue, 27 Aug, 2013 07:23 PM PDT Two treatments that slow the development of diabetes also may protect people from heart disease, according to a recent study. Continue reading Genetic variant associated with coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes Tue, 27 Aug, 2013 06:53 PM PDT Scientists have identified a previously unknown genetic variant associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetic patients. This discovery has the potential to lead to the development of new treatments for in diabetic patients. Continue reading Workshop in Waverly will focus on early stages of diabetes npc-news.wcfcourier.com Tue, 27 Aug, 2013 06:00 PM PDT WAVERLY, Iowa --- The Waverly Health Center will host a prediabetes workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 in the rooftop garden on campus. Continue reading

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