Category Archives: Research

Summary written by: Dr. Michael Wood, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Michigan Medical School and Clinical Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Program Authors: David Russell-Jones, Bruce W. Bode, Christophe De Block, Edward Franek, Simon R. Heller, ChantalMathieu, Athena … Continue reading →

Authors: Rosie Dobson, MSc; Robyn Whittaker, PhD; Rinki Murphy, PhD; Manish Khanolkar, MD; Steven Miller, PhD; Joanna Naylor, MNurs; Ralph Maddison, PhD Link: http://diabetes.jmir.org/article/viewFile/diabetes_v2i1e4/2 Article Overview This article reports on survey responses from young adults with type 1 diabetes in … Continue reading →

Dr. Bree Holtz’s summary of the article, Management of Children with Diabetes in the School Setting Article Overview This journal article is about the role of diabetes educators when there is a child with diabetes in school.  The article is a … Continue reading →

Laura Cleverly was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a teenager and struggled for years – now she helps others live with the condition http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/finally-took-control-diabetes-been-9430664 Disneyland Paris… the place where dreams are supposed to come true. But it was here … Continue reading →

Genesis Healthcare System of Zanesville, Ohio put together this helpful Diabetes Food Cheat Sheet! If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, healthier eating habits are a good place to start. Our mini cheat sheet gives you a variety of low sugar, … Continue reading →

https://www.medwirenews.com/diabetes/worsening-depression-flags-poor-glycemic-control-in-type-1-diabe/11009962 medwireNews: Researchers say that physicians should be alert for worsening depression in patients with type 1 diabetes, after finding it to be associated with poor metabolic control. “While depressive symptoms themselves require therapy, they also contribute negatively to diabetes-related … Continue reading →

Learn about where diabetes’ name originated as part of Diabetes Awareness Month. Posted on October 31, 2016 by Pam Daniels, Michigan State University Extension http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/how_diabetes_got_its_name November is Diabetes Awareness month. Taking time in November to get tested and learn something … Continue reading →

Guidelines Suggest Short Periods of Movement Every 30 Minutes ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association announces updated, comprehensive guidelines for regular, structured physical exercise for everyone with diabetes and recommends less overall sedentary time every day. … Continue reading →

Article ID: 663109, Released: 19-Oct-2016 9:05 AM EDT, Source Newsroom: Wayne State University Division of Research DETROIT – Many diabetes patients require continuous or on-demand insulin therapy to manage their disease. Insulin pump therapy offers them more predictable, rapid-acting insulin, providing a … Continue reading →

This article was written by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). View original article here: http://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetes-family-friends/index.html One of the best ways to predict how well someone will manage diabetes: how much support they get from family and friends. Daily … Continue reading →