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Welcome to “Diabetes in the News”. This feature has links to diabetes related news stories, blogs, or websites. If you come upon a story, blog or website that I haven’t mentioned, e-mail me at joscafe.com at gmail.com. I will check it out and if posted, give credit where credit is due.

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DexCom Gets FDA OK for Diabetes Monitor
SAN DIEGO — DexCom Inc., a maker of diabetes monitors, said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration approved its STS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.

Risk of Diabetes Increased by Body Shape
Diabetes risk is increased not only by excess weight but also by how this weight is distributed on your body, Mayo Clinic researchers say.

In the UK: Diabetes driving rules reassessed
The Department of Transport is to consider easing driving restrictions on people with type 2 diabetes. Government scientists found some people with the condition pose less of a danger on the roads than was thought.

NYC starts anti-diabetes campaign
NEW YORK: To counter the rising cases of diabetes, New York Mayor Michael R Bloomberg unveiled the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) ad campaign “Are You at Risk?”— a nationwide call to identify the millions of Americans who were unaware that they had diabetes.

Diabetes management: Creating your sick-day plan
Diabetes management can be especially challenging when you’re struggling with a cold or other illness. But with proper planning, you can avoid complications.
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