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A recent study of more than 1,000 men and women over age 60  found that people with diabetes were twice as likely as the other study participants to develop Alzheimer's disease within 15 years. They were also 1.75 times more likely to develop dementia of any kind.

"It's really important for the [public's] health to understand that diabetes is a significant risk factor for all of these types of dementia," says Rachel Whitmer, Ph.D., an epidemiologist in the research division of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, a nonprofit health-care organization based in Oakland, California

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A new study suggests that getting a good night’s sleep may stave off the development of type 2 diabetes in obese adolescents.

“We already know that three out of four high school students report getting insufficient sleep,” said study investigator Dorit Koren, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “Our study found to keep glucose levels stable, the optimal amount of sleep for teenagers is 7.5 to 8.5 hours per night.” She added that this is consistent with research in adults showing an association between sleep deprivation and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

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The staff at Focus Pharmacy speak to people with Diabetes all day. Lately, I hear, they've been getting a lot of "Where have you been all my life?" and "THANK YOU for being there for us"  from new customers. And some "We couldn't afford our medications and supplies if it wasn't for you, thanks!" from long time customers.  Just wanted to let those who don't know about Focus Pharmacy that:

• They stock all brands of insulin pump supplies including Medtronic,Omnipod, & Accu-Check
• They accept the insurance payment as payment in full (where allowed)
     so you have NO COPAYS To Pay
• Insurance claims and billings are handled by them - no paperwork for you.
• FREE overnight shipping of all your medications (they are a full service pharmacy too) and supplies.
• A live person will always answer your phone calls M-F, 9-5 ET 
• You can order your refills on-line anytime
• A pharmacist is available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• They guarantee 100% satisfaction.
•  No Membership or Hidden Fees Ever
• If your insurance, qualifies, you get a $50 gift card with your first order!

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According to a recent study of people with Type 2 Diabetes, among high insulin users (using more than 150 units daily) insulin pump delivery  saved more than $12,000 over 4 years vs.Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) because basal rates dropped dramatically owing to better insulin absorption said certified diabetes educatorPhyllis Wolff-McDonagh, DNP, at the annual meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

 MDI were significantly more expensive than pump therapy for the high insulin user  patients: $41,100 vs. $28,826. With the potential cost savings from improved glycemic control factored in, insulin pumps could also prove cost savings even for the moderate-use group, Dr. Wolff-McDonagh pointed out. Cost calculations included both supplies (syringes or pen needles, pump plus pump supplies) and the insulin.

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 Researchers associated with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that the presence of diabetes increased the 10-year risk of thyroid cancer by 25% among adults 50 to 71 years old. Women were at a particularly high risk.

No one is quite sure why there is a connection although both diseases are endocrine disorders and are linked to autoimmune problems.

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