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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition characterized by deterioration of the central field of vision. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD is the leading cause of blindness in older adults and typically affects those ages 55 and older.Multiple factors may affect AMD risk, including genetic and environmental risk factors. Factors that may…

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USA: Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) who use alcohol and are younger are at greater risk of having early-onset diabetes and poorer blood sugar control versus other CP patients, a recent study in Digestive Diseases and Sciences has revealed.“Patients who develop diabetes following CP diagnosis have worse outcomes and utilize more resources,” the researchers wrote…

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Serum uric acid appears to play some role in the prevalence of heart failure among Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), as reported in a study.The analysis included 1,075 Chinese ACS patients. They completed standardized and structured questionnaires that gathered information on demographic characteristics (age, gender, body mass index [BMI], ethnicity), vascular risk factors…

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CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity for Americans to come together and ring the alarm on the ever-growing diabetes epidemic. Millions already are living with the disease, and far more are currently at risk.Both type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) and type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes) can lead to life-threatening health consequences…

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We’ve consulted with our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians to bring you informed recommendations for food products, health aids and nutritional goods to safely and successfully guide you toward making better diet and nutrition choices. We strive to only recommend products that adhere to our philosophy of eating better while still enjoying what you…

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Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company based in Parsippany, announced Monday that its Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring system, the Eversense CGM app, has been updated globally to seamlessly integrate with Apple Health. www.ascensia.com/eversenseThis means that people with diabetes using Eversense CGM Systems now also will have the option to view their glucose data…

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AdventHealth Gordon, 1035 Red Bud Road. AdventHealth Gordon, 1035 Red Bud Road.AdventHealth Gordon is hosting a diabetes education class on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the AdventHealth Harris Radiation Therapy Center conference room.Designed to provide information and education to those diagnosed with diabetes, participants will learn about diabetes management, exercise,…

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Sign inIn the United States, an estimated 1.3 million adults with diabetes — 16.5 percent of those who have been prescribed insulin to manage their disease — have rationed their use of the medication in the past year, according to a report published last month in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.The researchers found that…

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