If you’ve got diabetes, believe it or not, there’s an app for that. For the first time, a new device will allow people with type…
New research suggests that several Americans are unaware that they have a drinking problem. The report, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found over 38 million Americans engage in binge drinking on an average of four times a month. Study results found that 18 to 34 year-olds are most likely to […]
If you ever watched “Run’s House,” been on his daily email list or followed him on Twitter (@RevRunWisdom) then you know rapper-turned-TV-dad Rev. Run gives pretty good advice. Rev. Run’s latest piece of good advice is about preventing diabetes. The 47-year-old former frontman for Rock and Roll Hall of fame inductees and pioneering hip-hop group […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's diabetes problem is getting worse, and the biggest jump over 15 years was in Oklahoma, according to a new federal report issued Thursday. The diabetes rate in Oklahoma more than tripled, and Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama also saw dramatic increases since 1995, the study showed. The South's growing weight […]
They used to call it “the sugar,” but there’s nothing sweet about diabetes. It’s a global epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide. Every November 14th since 1991, the International Diabetes Foundation has done its best to spread the word to help combat the disease by creating World Diabetes Day, The day is celebrated all […]
Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and is the fastest growing disease in the country. In the African American community, the statistics are especially dire. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3.7 million black Americans are affected by diabetes. Nearly 40 percent of black children […]
Sleep depravity not only affects your mood and energy levels but can also intensify insulin resistance. Researchers have found new health risks associated with little sleep that connects to obesity and type II diabetes. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that lack of sleep can hinder fat cells from responding […]
TJMS talks with Jeanette Jenkins, Diabetes educator for Novo Nordisk, Inc. about how diabetes affects one’s daily life and tips on how to manage.
The statistics are sobering. Diabetes is an epidemic among African-Americans, yet it’s also among the most preventable diseases that face our population. According to the National Diabetes Education Program, 4.9 million African-Americans in the U.S. are diabetic and don’t even know it. Yes, it’s true, something has to kill you, but the significantly reduced quality […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Roche's injectable eye drug Lucentis for a new use in treating a diabetes-related condition that can cause blindness. The agency cleared the drug for diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes swelling and blurred vision in patients with diabetes. In 2010, 3.9 million adults […]
We all like a nice pampering once in a while, but now a study has been released that may cause people to rethink that trip to the nearest salon. According to the study, chemicals found in cosmetic products like hair spray, nail polish, and perfumes may possibly increase the risk of diabetes in women. Researchers […]
