Diabetes Live
dLifeTV is back in the studio this week taping brand new shows for 2006, and we're live from Chelsea studios today where Dr. William Polonsky, author of Diabetes Burnout, is talking about how to deal with diabetes-related depression and guilt. Then, dLife's own Janis Roszler, LD/N, RD, CDE takes the stage to talk frankly about how diabetes impacts a woman's sexuality. Stop back tomorrow for another behind-the-scenes look at dLifeTV.
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Beyond the Turkey
Still trying to round out your Thanksgiving spread with some healthy options? Check out the dLife Recipe Box for great tasting side dishes, desserts, and more — all with full nutritional analysis.
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Great American Smokeout
Today is the Great American Smokeout, and smokers across the country are taking the first step towards a smoke-free life. Smoking dramatically increases your risk of diabetes-related cardiovascular complications and may actually be a risk factor for developing diabetes, so do your health a favor and quit today.
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Diabetes Heart Health
An aspirin-a-day could keep the cardiovascular risk factors away, but a new study out of Stanford University finds that most people with diabetes aren't taking their daily dose as they should. The 2005 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association are taking place in Dallas this week, so keep an eye on the dLife Diabetes Newswire for the latest diabetes-related cardiovascular research coming out of the AHA.
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World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day 2005, co-sponsored by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the international day of diabetes awareness and education focuses on proper diabetic foot care and amputation prevention. Up to 80% of all diabetic foot amputations could be prevented with basic foot care and diabetes management.
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Diabetes Myths and Makeovers
Tonight on dLife TV: The biggest myths and misconceptions about diabetes with CDE Betty Brackenridge; the kick-off of the BD Diabetes Makeover with Dr. Harvey Katzeff; and quick and easy low-carb wraps from dLife's Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef. Tune in to CNBC tonight at 7:00PM ET, 6:00PM CT, and 4:00PM PT.
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Getting Kids Moving
From the "why didn't we think of that?" file...a great concept for increasing activity and health in our children. At one elementary school in Germany, kids take a different kind of transportation to and from classes - the Walking Bus. American educators, take note.
Operating within a one-mile radius around the Margarethenschule in Paderborn, Germany, the "Walking Bus" is operated by adult volunteers, who pick up children on foot at several bus stops and accompany them on their walk to school. The process is reversed after school.
In addition to the obvious health benefits of the morning and afternoon walks, school officials have noted that the children have learned traffic safety rules faster through the activity. In addition, teachers report improved concentration and behavior among the walking bus participants. The school plans a formal study of these benefits of the Walking Bus later this month. At a time when childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes are at record highs, the Walking Bus makes sense for everyone. Why not pass along the idea to your local school district today?
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Diabetes Anniversaries
How do you observe your "diabetes anniversary," or the day you were diagnosed, each year? dLife's Jim Turner shares his ritual with you.
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Diabetes Technology
dLife columnist Amy Tenderich has a sneak peek of this week's Diabetes Technology Society conference over at Diabetes Mine. From nanotechnology to glucose sensing tattoos, there's lots of cool stuff on the horizon.
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dLife Founder in PARADE
dLife founder and CEO Howard Steinberg was featured in a special diabetes feature in PARADE Magazine. Pick up your Sunday paper and check it out.
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Are You At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Are you or someone you love at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Take dLife's Type 2 Diabetes Screening Quiz and find out today.
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November is National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month is here. With the recent news from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control that diabetes now impacts almost 21 million Americans, dLife thought this was a good time to send the message home that better diabetes control, and a bigger investment in the search for a cure, are more critical than ever. Throughout the month of November dLife is running the Care & A Cure Giveaway. Every day, we'll give away a FreeStyle Flash blood glucose monitor and a month's worth of testing strips to one lucky dLife Community Member. And for each new member that joins the dLife Community, we'll donate $1.00 to diabetes research. You can enter to win by signing up as a new member or visiting your dLife Profile if you're already part of our community.
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