Diabetes

Health Food Safety on The Doctors

Tune in this Monday, December 27 to The Doctors to learn just what food and health products are right for you. Prevention magazine’s and The Doctors Health Investigator, Liz Vaccariello stops by to uncover the truth about a host of … Continue reading

RECALL: Defective Glucose Test Strips

The Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that 359 million blood glucose test strips are being recalled for giving faulty readings. The government agency is working with Abbott Diabetes Care to facilitate pulling the defective strips from the market, which … Continue reading

Diabetes Rates to Triple By 2050

According to the numbers from The American Diabetes Association, nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes. If that number isn’t alarming enough, expert are expecting a steep increase in those numbers in the coming decades. While the current number of diabetics … Continue reading

Cholesterol Facts on The Dr. Oz Show

Tune in this Wednesday, October 6 to The Dr. Oz Show to learn just how important your cholesterol levels are when it comes to your health. From HDL (the good cholesterol) to LDL (the bad cholesterol), Dr. Oz will explain exactly … Continue reading

YogaToes For Healthy Feet

Most of us take our toes and feet for granted, except for when we get a stellar pedicure that has us admiringly gazing at our polished and shining tootsies. But for dancers, yoga practitioners and even diabetics, the appreciation and care for these 10 … Continue reading

Avandia Heavily Restricted by FDA

In July, it looked like the Food and Drug Administration was going to be Avandia’s saving grace, when a 33-person panel voted to allow the diabetes medication to stay on the market. Many felt the decision would stave off litigation … Continue reading