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Diabetes News: Avandia and Heart Attack Risk

March brings the beginning of spring, so get your gardening clothes ready. If you are not sure about the exercise value of gardening, please read this article. Make sure that you drink lots of fresh water if the weather is hot and place your glucometer in your pocket, along with glucose tablets.

Diabetes News: Depression and Diabetes

February is National Heart Awareness Month. Please make sure you know the symptoms of heart attacks, and talk your healthcare team about your cholesterol and lipid profiles. If you're not already, make this the year to become heart healthy.

Diabetes News: Is an Artificial Pancreas on the Horizon?

The First Step Toward an Artificial Pancreas

Diabetes News: What Best Treats Diabetic Retinopathy?

Here we are in 2010, and the headlines keep coming. We hope that these articles help you bring up new treatments and warnings about old ones when you visit your physician. Knowledge is your tool for good health and helps you become your own advocate.

Diabetes News: Foot Ulcers Linked to Mortality in People with Diabetes

The holidays are less than three weeks away. Today is the day to look at the Entertaining section of Diabetic-Lifestyle.com to review the Thanksgiving menus and recipes. You’ll find ideas for large gatherings or a dinner for two.

Hypoglycemia Overview

Hypoglycemia means low (hypo) glucose (gly) in the blood (emia). Your body needs glucose to properly function. Your cells rely on glucose for energy.