university of buffalo logo
Male Obesity Linked to Low Testosterone Levels
Obesity, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes, now appears to be associated with another health problem, but one that affects men only - low testosterone levels. A new study conducted by University at Buffalo and published online ahead of print in the journal Diabetes Care, showed that 40 percent of obese participants...
Novo Nordisk
Where Have You Flexed?
Novo Nordisk has announced an online insulin pen photo contest. The "Where Have You Flexed?" contest asks people who use the FlexPen to submit photos of themselves with their pen in unique locations. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to the Firestone Indy Lights championship in Miami on October 2 to see Charlie Kimball...
Potatoes: Just Say No
When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I changed the way I ate. I stopped eating all sugary foods, I cut out most fruit and cut back on the all of the…
Will Diabetic Retinopathy Come Into Focus?
Of all the diabetic complications to fear – blindness may be the most scary and is certainly devastating when it occurs. Diabetic retinopathy causes…
Ten Things I Like About Diabetes
I complain about diabetes all the time, and lament the weight of that monkey on my shoulders. But let’s face it. It could be worse. Diabetes…
A Ragout of White Beans and Red Chard
I love the way red chard bleeds into the beans, tingeing them with pink. The herbs add dimension and color to this comforting dish.