Will I Run a Sub 4 Marathon?
I finally ran my last pre-marathon long run, and am now starting to taper off before the big day. Ordinarily I would feel great, on a high from the run…
MRI for Diagnosing Retinopathy
In my last post I discussed some of the more standard ways in which ophthalmologists visualize the retina. Today we are going to discuss how Magnetic…
5 Diabetes Truths You Must Know
Diabetes myths abound, so my gift to you this holiday season are five diabetes truths you must know. Diabetes is a complex condition, with numerous…
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Russia First Country to Approve Porcine Islet Cell Transplants
Living Cell Technologies announced that its Russian subsidiary, LCT Biomedical Limited, has received registration of the company’s groundbreaking diabetes treatment, DIABECELL, as a marketable medical technology in Russia. Registration allows for the sale and use of the DIABECELL technology in the treatment of type 1 diabetes in Russia....
Comfort Chili
Comfort Chili
Now that winter is upon us, I am enjoying making and eating comfort foods. This chili works perfectly on a rainy, cool evening. It freezes well, so make a double batch and tuck away a meal for one of those crazy nights when you don’t have time to cook.
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Charlie Kimball, Type 1 Diabetic, To Pilot New IndyCar Entry
Novo Nordisk announced today that it has joined Chip Ganassi Racing to create the Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing team for the 2011 IZOD IndyCar season. The team will sponsor a new entry in the series driven by American racecar driver and type 1 diabetic, Charlie Kimball...
Almonds May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study shows that incorporating almonds into your diet can help treat and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes.The study, published in the June 2010 Journal of the American College of Nutrition, is one of the first of its kind to quantify prevention data...
Nothing Like Normal
Someone once told me that you have seven years from your first marathon to improve your running time.  After that, you’re stuck.  I ran my…
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Medtronic Launches New Diabetes Software Following FDA Approval
Medtronic announced the market launch of CareLink®Pro 3.0 Therapy Management Software, the first software program to offer advanced decision support to healthcare professionals managing diabetes. This announcement was made following the Food and Drug Administration approval of the software for diabetes management support...