http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/nlt/Page.asp?GroupID=G0075Diabetes Health from The Commonwealth Medical Collegeen-usCopyright 2012, The Commonwealth Medical CollegeWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESTWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 ESTPhotobooks Content Management Systemhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss1440http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010369Rotating shift work is becoming more common, but new research says that it may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And the longer you work a rotating shift, the greater your risk. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010369http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010328Three new studies show that teaching people about their diabetes and giving them strategies to manage it can help them lower their blood sugar levels. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010328http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010310Electronic medical records may improve care for people with diabetes by ensuring better communication between doctors and patients. Clinical offices with EMRs are more likely to meet all four benchmarks for diabetes care. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010310http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010296Maybe it’s time to break out the veggie hot dogs – or at least cut back on the amount of meat you eat – if you want to prevent type 2 diabetes. Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010296http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010278People with diabetes may one day be able to pass up the finger prick to check their blood glucose – and measure it instead by using their iPhone. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010278http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010259The drugs you take to help protect against a heart attack may raise your risk for type 2 diabetes, researchers say. Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010259http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010241People with diabetes are more successful at controlling their blood sugar when their doctors give them a structured exercise plan instead of simply telling them to get more physical activity. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010241http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010222People with type 1 diabetes are often told they are likely to face blindness, kidney problems, and amputations as they get older. But a recent study shows that many of those people are able to live healthy, normal lives with few, or even no medical complications, and scientists want to know why.Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010222http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010200Blood sugar control – that’s the mantra of a person with diabetes. Keeping blood sugar under control helps prevent complications ranging from kidney failure to blindness. But for people with diabetes and heart disease, slightly less control may be better. Sun, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010200http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010186Social networking sites are a popular way for people to connect in cyberspace. But for people with health conditions like diabetes, the quality and accuracy of some sites is lacking. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010186http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010149Perhaps not all trans-fat is bad for you. A form found in whole milk dairy products may lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010149http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010131The number of Americans with diabetes has tripled over the last 30 years – and experts see no end to the trend. Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010131http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010112Experts say the key to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes is regular glycemia screening, early identification of patients at metabolic risk, and early intervention. Wed, 1 Dec 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010112