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Fri May 18, 2012
Children with Diabetes Tip No. 2
It's a good idea to keep a small bag in a glove compartment of your car packed with 15-gram portions of quick sugar sources. For more information, read Children and Their Diabetes Diet.
Definition of the Day
Fri May 18, 2012
hypotension
low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure. Hypotension may occur when a person rises quickly from a sitting or reclining position, causing dizziness or fainting.
Zip Code as Important as Genetic Code in Childhood Obesity
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Obesity Epidemic Fueling Rise in Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women
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Research: No Association Between White Potato Consumption and Obesity, T2 Diabetes
Preliminary research demonstrates that habitual consumption of white potatoes is not associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes or levels of C-reactive protein...
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Xenotransplantation as a Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
Replacement of the destroyed beta cells by transplantation of either a complete pancreas organ or isolated human beta cells is the only effective way to cure T1 diabetes...
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A Metabolic Switch That May Help Diabetes Treatment
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Curried Sole
Meal Type: Dinner Category: Seafood Author: Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.
Curry adds an Eastern touch to traditional baked fish. This is a good dish to serve for company....
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