Diabetes and Black History Month
February is Black History month and one Congressional leader is urging African Americans to get their eyes checked – especially if they also have diabetes.

Take a Deep Breath and Test Your Glucose Levels
The same product that is used as an amplifier in a cell phone may make it possible to give up finger prick glucose tests – at least if those researching the new breath-based device have anything to say about it.

Medicare Donut Holes and Nutrisystem’s Large Donation
Medical care is an important consideration for most Americans, but when the costs rise to unmanageable levels there are difficult choices that must be made. In the case of some Medicare patients who also have diabetes it seems to mean a suspension of medication used to control the disease.

Diabetes And The Internet
A statistical look at how Diabetes is searched on the Internet.

Diabetes Impact on Teeth and Gums
Beyond many of the traditional issues considered specific to diabetics you can now add oral health. According to the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA), “Diabetics are more prone to several oral health problems, including tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, salivary gland dysfunction and infection. Patients [should remember] the importance of maintaining optimal dental health.”