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Cranberries

The Amazing Health Benefits of Cranberries

An Irish rock band from the 90s, a festive decoration at Christmastime, a ruby red fruit that has amazing health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. When considering the latter, cranberries definitely do not get the credit they deserve. To clarify, I’m talking about cranberries in their natural form...
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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs over Butternut Squash Puree

Bacon wrapped meatballs. Does it get any better? We're thrilled to share a recipe from the Paleo food blogger, Juli Bauer. Juli's blog PaleOMG is full of of excellent low carb recipes. And again- bacon wrapped meatballs. Need we say anymore?
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FDA Advisory Committee Votes In Favor of NewType 2 Diabetes Drug, Dapagliflozin.

The FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee (EMDAC) has decided (13-1) in favor of Bristol-Myers Squib and AstraZeneca's type 2 diabetes drug, dapagliflozin. The committeee found that the benefits of dapagliflozin use outweigh identified risks and support marketing of dapagliflozin as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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ChristmasTable

Holiday Season Eating Tips for People with Diabetes

Winter is a season of holiday celebrations, football playoffs, and other occasions when family and friends get together over meals and snacks. For people diabetes, it can be a challenge to stick to a meal plan. Mouth-watering options such as honey-baked ham, buttery mashed potatoes...
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Avandia Restriction Lifted by FDA

The U.S. FDA has lifted certain restrictions on prescribing and use of the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) to reflect new information regarding the cardiovascular risk of the medicine.
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Walk Away from Diabetes 2013

Walk Away From Diabetes Campaign

he online Master of Public Health program, MPH@GW, would like to invite you to participate in its new campaign to Walk Away from Diabetes that aims to raise awareness for type 2 diabetes prevention.
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World Diabetes Day Le Creuset Giveaway

In celebration of World Diabetes Day, and in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, ASweetLife has teamed up with Le Creuset, maker of the famed cast-iron cookware, for an incredible giveaway.
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