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Type 1 Diagnosis, No Family History
Why did my child get type 1 diabetes when there is no family history of it? You are not alone. In fact, having someone in your family who has type 1 diabetes when you are diagnosed is the exception,...
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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Higher Odds of Developing Gestational Diabetes
Should pregnant women be worried about secondhand smoke? Yes, said Mary R. Loeken, Ph.D., Research Investigator, Section on Islet Cell and Regenerative Biology at Joslin Diabetes Center. Mary...
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Childhood Diabetes
Diabetes is all about insulin, a hormone that is essential to escort glucose (a form of sugar) from the foods we eat into cells of the body where it is critically needed to function properly. Without...
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Eggs, the Good News and Not So Good News
More and more, research is showing that your genes play the biggest role in determining blood cholesterol levels. It’s now believed that eating cholesterol-rich foods probably won’t affect the level of...
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Ask Joslin: Lumps Near Injection Sites
I have weird lumps near my injection sites. What are they? The condition is called lipohypertrophy, which is an abnormal accumulation of fat beneath the skin. It literally means enlargement...
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Protein Power-Up Snack Pancakes
PROTEIN POWER-UP PANCAKES ½ c Rolled Oats (old-fashioned or instant) ½ c Cottage cheese (low-fat) 1 teaspoon Vanilla 2 Eggs 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon applesauce or natural applesauce Combine ingredients...
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More Benefits of Brown Fat Found
Research from the lab of Laurie Goodyear, Ph.D., head of the Section on Integrative Physiology and Metabolism at Joslin Diabetes Center adds to growing evidence gathered over the last decade that shows...
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The Safe Way to Get Ink When You Have Diabetes
Nothing is keeping someone with diabetes from getting a tattoo. And if you’re thinking about a medical tattoo, you’re taking a great step to ensure proper care in case of emergency. There was a time...
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Your Fall Tune-Up List
Forget January—the fall is a great time to focus on your goals and recommit to your health. The reinvigorating cooler weather and changing leaves are great motivation to get outside and get moving,...
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Strategies for Cooking Fall Treats
by Stephanie M. McPherson, science writer and video producer for Joslin I’m all about fall. When the air chills and pumpkins adorn doorsteps, my tastebuds turn to cravings for caramel apples, pumpkin...
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Tips for Supporting a Sibling Who Has Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that doesn’t just affect one person, it affects the entire family as well. Parents are likely to dedicate a lot of their time to a child’s diabetes care, but siblings without...
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