Articles tagged as: diabetes
December 15, 2020
Treating COVID-19 And Diabetes Is Challenge for Hospitals
Health care workers are learning that COVID-19 has the power to raise blood sugar to dangerous levels. And that's creating serious challenges for hospitals.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2020
COVID-19 And Diabetes Can Be A Dangerous Mix
People who have diabetes are at a much greater risk of dying from COVID-19, or developing severe symptoms and complications. Now researchers are finding that many serious problems can be triggered by COVID-19's impact on blood sugar levels.
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Indiana Prisoners Say Other Health Needs Untended
Inconsistent delivery of diabetes medications was commonly reported, and prisoners say the pandemic has strained an already strapped health care system in the state prisons.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2018
Lifestyle Medicine Challenge: Reverse Chronic Diseases
For over 35 years, peer reviewed, published research has shown individuals can improve and reverse coronary artery disease - by changing their lifestyle; eating a plant-based, low fat diet, exercising and learning to deal with stress.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2018
With Insulin Prices Soaring, Some Diabetics Turn to Dangerous Work Around
Rationing insulin is a dangerous practice, but one-in-four diabetics admits to having done it. Insulin prices are a big reason why.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2018
New Law Aims To Reduce Indiana's High Diabetes Rates
Eleven percent of Hoosiers have diabetes, and an estimated one in three Hoosiers are pre-diabetic.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2018
Diabetes Impact Project Focuses On Place
A new $7 million diabetes impact pilot in Indianapolis could serve as a model for communities across the state.
Read MoreMay 8, 2018
After Losing Her Son, Advocate Addresses Eli Lilly Executives On Insulin Prices
Nichole Smith-Holt lost her 26-years-old son, Alec, last year when he began rationing insulin, unable to afford each month's supply. Since his death, she has made it a mission to address insulin insecurity.
Read MoreMay 1, 2018
Health Initiative To Invest $7M In Diabetes Pilot Project
A new partnership aims to reduce diabetes in three neighborhoods in Indianapolis where the rates of the disease are as high as 17 percent.
Read MoreApril 23, 2018
Black Barbershops Abuzz With Health Screenings
This is the eighth year for a statewide initiative working to increase awareness of health issues among African-Americans throughout the month as black men get a trim or a shave.
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