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FOCUS ON DIABETES
This November, we are focusing on diabetes. The American Diabetes Association celebrates American Diabetes Month and we are right there to raise awareness about this disease. Nearly 23.6 million Americans...
Cost of Diabetes Meds Forces Some To Skip Doses
A Chicago study finds that the cost of treating diabetes has skyrocketed so dramatically that some patients admit they're skipping drugs or doses. But some doctors say patients could avoid high costs...
Gestational Diabetes and Language Delays
A new study finds that babies born to women who had gestational diabetes are about twice as likely as others to have language delays.

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