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Diabetes coverage from Philadelphia's non-profit Diabetes Education and Research Center (DERC).

 Philadelphia, PA
diabeteseducationandresearchcenter.org/
Joined March 2009
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#Breastfeeding offers a powerful line of defense against all forms of child malnutrition. It acts as a first vaccine for 👶🏽, protecting them against many common childhood illnesses, while reducing 👩🏽’s future risk of diabetes, obesity & some forms of cancer.
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Exposure to PFAS, ‘forever and everywhere chemicals’, may increase diabetes risk in midlife women #PFAS #foreverchemicals #diabetes @SungKyunPark1 @umichsph @NingDing_SPH @XinWang_Epid @BhramarBioStat @M_LEEaD bit.ly/3jxpowt @EASDnews
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Children who have recovered from Covid-19 appear to be at significantly increased risk of developing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, CDC researchers reported on Friday. nyti.ms/3EZHKyk
Covid may raise the risk of diabetes in children, C.D.C. researchers reported. (Published 2022)

Covid may raise the risk of diabetes in children, C.D.C. researchers reported. (Published 2022)

A heightened risk had already been seen among adults who had recovered from a coronavirus infection.

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Do you struggle to button your shirt or tie your necktie? Does your shoulder hurt more at night while you’re trying to sleep? If so, you might be experiencing a painful — yet common — condition called adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder": diabetesselfmanagement.com/b…
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Insufficient sleep can have widespread damaging effects on physical and mental health, including increased risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, a growing body of evidence suggests. nyti.ms/3s1WZUu
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About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes -- 4 times more than 40 years ago -- and the number is expected to continue rising. On Sunday's #WorldDiabetesDay, @WHO is calling on countries to increase access to diagnostic tools and affordable insulin. who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…
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Rep. Katie Porter Calls Out 'Skyrocketing Cost' of Insulin with Vial Earrings on World Diabetes Day people.com/politics/rep-kati…

Rep. Katie Porter Calls Out 'Skyrocketing Cost' of Insulin with Vial Earrings on World Diabetes Day

Rep. Katie Porter of California called out the rising cost of insulin on World Diabetes Day

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Diet-related diseases like obesity and diabetes made Americans much more vulnerable during the pandemic. Washington isn't paying attention. My latest: politico.com/news/2021/10/31…
Diet-related diseases pose a major risk for Covid-19. But the U.S. overlooks them.

Diet-related diseases pose a major risk for Covid-19. But the U.S. overlooks them.

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If you take medicines to help manage #diabetes, your local pharmacist can be a fantastic resource. Check out this list of questions to ask your pharmacist: bit.ly/2UvxeO6
A pharmacist talking with a customer.

ALT A pharmacist talking with a customer.

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Type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect almost half a billion people around the globe. This animation lays out our current understanding of these diseases and explores active areas of research that aim to restore the body's blood glucose control. See more: go.nature.com/3CcLXxG

Insulin and islets: understanding diabetes

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Air pollution is a significant factor in brain shrinkage and dementia, with major implications for public policy, according to a new study: diabetesselfmanagement.com/n…
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Packing lunches can seem like drudge-work, but it doesn’t have to be so tedious. Infuse some globally inspired meals between routine choices to break the monotony and add more flavor to your lunchbox: diabetesselfmanagement.com/h…
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❗ New definition for the remission of type 2 diabetes ❗ Diabetes UK has been working with international partners at ADA and EASD to agree a new definition for the remission of type 2 diabetes. (1/4)
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We all know that we should be drinking a lot of water during the day. But why? Learn about signs of dehydration, as well as what you can do to treat and prevent it: diabetesselfmanagement.com/h…
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Medical bills can put a dent in your budget, but the silver lining is that you may be able to get a tax deduction in exchange for your expenses. nytv.to/Z0qkJ
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❓ What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy, and it affects women who haven't been affected by diabetes before. It means you have high blood sugar and need to take extra care of yourself & your bump, including eating well & keeping active.

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Tips to help you remember to take medications: Set up auto refills 📆 Make medication part of a mealtime or bedtime routine. 🥣 🛏️ Use a daily pill organizer 💊 Set calendar reminders 🔔 Ask someone to be your accountability buddy 👭
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FDA approves the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product in the U.S. for the treatment of diabetes. Approval of insulin products can provide patients with additional safe, high-quality & potentially cost-effective options for treating diabetes. go.usa.gov/xFBYc
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NEWS: Walmart launches its own ReliOn Novolog insulin, priced at $72.88 for glass vial + $85.88 for FlexPen. Rx still required, of course. Sam's Club will begin selling it in mid-July. corporate.walmart.com/newsro…
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Two new studies found that Type 2 diabetes appears to have doubled in children amid the COVID-19 pandemic. abcn.ws/2SxUUQZ
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