Hi-tech system offers health checks through your mobile
EXPERTS at an Oxford hospital have devised a high-tech way of reading blood pressure and helping cancer patients through a mobile phone.

Frequent napping linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults
A study shows that frequent napping is associated with an elevated prevalence of type 2 diabetes and impaired fasting glucose in an older Chinese population.

2 a Week: The final weigh-in
For the past 10 weeks, Channel 2 News producer Jennifer Castro has been working to lose two pounds each week. In this final edition of the series 2 a Week, she answers some questions and has her final weigh in.

If an Amish person had diabetes, they would have to live off of the insulin by going to English pharmacies. Would this be allowed?

Women of all ages can benefit from health fair March 20
MATTOON — Women of all ages can learn more about their health and locally available programs through Generations, a health and wellness fair for women.

Keeping tabs on biological clocks
On Sunday, when daylight-saving time takes effect, people will spring forward to turn their alarm clocks ahead one hour. Adjustments to their biological clocks might take a bit longer.

how to controle you diabetes with a diet plan

I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow and due to my weight of 315 pounds and the fact that I would be considered morbidly obese with a BMI greater than 40, I will most likely be tested for type 2 diabetes. I wouldn’t be suprised if I do have it though.

$3 Million in Refunds Distributed to Consumers Who Bought Bogus Health Products
The marketers claimed that their infrared sauna could treat cancer, and that their supplements could treat, reduce the risk of, or prevent various health conditions including cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, strokes, heart attacks, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases, ulcers, herpes, asthma, and glaucoma.

There seem to be cookbooks that are specific to Type 2 diabetes. Does this mean there’s a difference in the kind of diet that Type 1 and Type 2 sufferers need to follow?