Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Which Type of Diabetes is Soaring in the U.S.?

DIABETES NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of November 2

In This Issue:
> Drug Therapy for Kids On the Rise
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8w0E8
> How to Control Your Diabetes for Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8x0EA
> Afraid of Insulin Shots
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8y0EB

Today's Top Story: Type 2 Diabetes Rate Soars in U.S.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8z0EC
CDC survey shows type 2 diabetes has jumped 90% since 1997, with
Southern states leading the increase.
Also See:
> Gastric Banding for Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW810Ex
> How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW820Ey
> Bizarre Body Quirks We All Share
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW830Ez

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Drug Therapy for Kids Increases
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8w0E8
Obesity blamed as more children and teens are being treated for type 2
diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol as well as depression.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:
> Diabetes Drug Spending Nearly Doubles
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW840E1
> Are Diabetes Medications Safe?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW850E2
> Americans Fear Spiders More than Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW860E3
> Curbing Kids' Diabetes with Video Games
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW870E4
> Grapes May Lower High Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW880E5

EDITOR'S PICKS

How to Control Your Diabetes for Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8x0EA
Do you know the seven principles of good diabetes care? The principles
will help you manage your diabetes and live a long and active life.
Also See:
> A Meal Plan You Can Live With
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAA0EP
> Eating Right to Block Diabetes Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAB0EQ
> Diabetes Insipidus: Uncommon, Inconvenient
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAC0ER
> Lowering Your Cholesterol Made Simple
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAD0ES

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> Diabetes and Other Risks: Assess Yourself
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAE0ET
> Bedwetting Can Run in the Family
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAF0EU
> Soothe Your Child's Sore Throat
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAG0EV
> Best & Worst Fast Food Breakfasts
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAH0EW
> Statin Drug Side Effects: Are They Serious?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAI0EX

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Type 1 Diabetes Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAJ0EY

Scared of Insulin Shots
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BW8y0EB
This member has type 2 diabetes and takes medication, but his blood
sugar numbers are too high and he fears the endocrinologist will put
him on insulin. Read the post and join in the discussion.

From the Type 2 Diabetes Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAK0EZ

Is It an Epidemic?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e28t0Nec4j0Fz0BXAL0Ea
A member wonders whether type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic -- not
only in the U.S. but worldwide. Read his post and join the discussion.

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