Avandia - What You Should Know

If you are taking Avandia as part of your diabetes treatment - or are considering it - you've probably been glued to news surrounding the potential cardiovascular risks. dLife columnist Daniel Trecroci has talked to the experts and now shares his findings with the dLife community. Before you do anything, read all about it here, then talk more with your doctor.

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Team Type WON!

Congratulations to Team Type 1! They are the winners of Race Across America's Corporate Challenge category, crossing the finish line several hours ahead of the closest team/riders.

According to their race blog:

"After grueling rides through 9% inclines in West Virginia and Maryland, TT1 sailed through Pennsylvania to become the 2007 Corporate RAAM champions beating their time from last year. There were a few penalties -- otherwise they would have REALLY beat their time.

So many wonderful people helped us do this - the crew, people across America - from a laundermat in Springfield, Mo. who kept their doors open late for us to finish laundry - a restaurant in Union, West Virginia who gave us food and all you bloggers.

The story of eight young men and women with Type 1 diabetes racing 3060 miles across the U.S. touched everyone who heard about it. We will post more pictures and video later -- but now SLEEP."

Find out more at Race Across America.

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Go Team Type 1!

The eight members of Team Type 1 hit the road today for the start of their 3,000+ mile Race Across America (RAAM) journey. Last year, this group of elite cyclists, all living with type 1 diabetes, won their division and raised a significant donation for diabetes research. Find out more about their incredible journey on the Team Type 1 Race Blog.

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Jump Start Your Exercise Program

If the fact that exercise can improve your diabetes control hasn’t motivated you to get moving, maybe the arrival of swimsuit season will. Exercise physiologist Dr. Sheri Colberg-Ochs has great tips to get you out of the couch potato rut and in beach-ready shape in no time.

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Diabetes Nightlife

Meet Walt Raleigh. Although he was voted “most likely to do a keg-stand” in college, he’s slowed down significantly since discovering his diabetes doesn’t necessarily mix well with the party scene. Find out more from “The Type 2 Curmudgeon” himself.

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