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Experts recommend a more personal approach to type 2 diabetes - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “The hemoglobin A1c reading is an important number for people with diabetes. It's a measure of the average blood sugar level over the preceding three months. For years, the American Diabetes Association recommended that almost everyone with type 2 diabetes should aim for an HbA1c level less than 7%. Keeping blood sugar as low as possible, called "tight control," was thought to limit the havoc caused by diabetes. New guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Europe” View full resource at health.harvard.edu

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The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Highlights Prevention, Treatment and Research During National Cancer Control Month

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BMC Public Health | Full text | Perspectives of patients with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes on self-monitoring of blood glucose: a qualitative study

biomedcentral.com — “Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), including self-regulation, is an important tool to achieve good glycemic control. However, many patients measure their glucose concentrations less often than is recommended. This study investigates patients' perspectives of SMBG and all relevant aspects influencing SMBG in patients with type 1 and insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.” View full resource at biomedcentral.com

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American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes, 5th Edition

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A.M. Vitals: A Boost for Surgery to Treat Diabetes - Health Blog - WSJ

blogs.wsj.com — “Here's what's making health news this morning:Boost for Surgery in Treating Diabetes (WSJ): Weight-loss surgery proved far more effective than medication in controlling blood sugar among obese patients in two new studies, strengthening the case that the stomach-shrinking procedures should be considered an important treatment option for Type 2 diabetes.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com

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Substitute Carbs for More of THIS in Your Diet! - Video - iHealthTube.com

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Health Tip: If You Can't Sleep - Drugs.com MedNews

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Brazil temporarily suspends breast implant imports; Implants will have to pass rigorous safety tests - NY Daily News

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Stop Spiking Those Sugars! :: Diabetes Self-Management

diabetesselfmanagement.com — “Many people (and their doctors) use A1C and fasting blood glucose levels to gauge their diabetes control. But those numbers only tell half the story. To prevent organ damage, we also have to keep glucose from spiking after meals. How can we do that?” View full resource at diabetesselfmanagement.com

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H. pylori bacteria linked to blood sugar control in adult type II diabetes

sciencedaily.com — “A new study reveals that the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria is associated with elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an important biomarker for blood glucose levels and diabetes. The association was even stronger in obese individuals with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI). The results suggest the bacteria may play a role in the development of diabetes in adults.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Brazil temporarily suspends breast implant imports

medicalxpress.com — “Brazil said Wednesday it has temporarily suspended the import of breast implants pending quality control tests in the wake of last December's health scare over defective French-made implants.” View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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