791. (CA)-June 14, 1993 CONTROL CRUCIAL TO DIABETES, STUDY: TIGHT REGIMEN STEMS COMPLICATIONS People with a common type of diabetes can significantly delay the onset or progression of serious complications by increasing insulin injections and tightly controlling their blood sugar level, diet and exercise, a new report indicates. Doctors called it the most important discovery for diabetics since insulin. “Until a cure for diabetes is eventually developed, it will, in fact, revolutionize treatment recommended for all patients with diabetes, ” said Dr. Oscar…… . USA TODAY-March 23, 1993 Exposing some deadly notions about diabetes There are many misconceptions about diabetes, like “it’s curable” or “it’s not deadly. “But the most pervasive, and the most dangerous, is “it can’t happen to me. “Fourteen million Americans have the disease-half don’t know it. “Some people can have diabetes without having symptoms, ” says Dr. James Gavin, president-elect of the American…… . New York Times, The (NY)-July 30, 1992 Protein in Cow Milk May Set Off Juvenile Diabetes Many cases of juvenile diabetes may be triggered by an immune response to proteins in cow’s milk in infants who are genetically disposed to the disease, researchers said today. A study by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children raises the possibility that children with a genetic disposition to diabetes might be able to avoid the disease if their parents eliminate milk and dairy products from their diet for several months after birth. …… . THE -March 24, 1992 A Quick Quiz on Diabetes Risks DEAR ABBY: Please help the American Diabetes Association find 7 million Americans who are missing vital medical treatment and who may be at high risk for heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, blindness and amputation. There are 14 million Americans who have diabetes, and half of them do not know they have the disease. These people need to be reached before they suffer from one of these life-threatening complications. You can help by running the Diabetes Risk Test in your column during…… . Sun-Sentinel-March 21, 1992 ADULT DIABETES TREATMENT REQUIRES EARLY DETECTION DIABETES SCREENING FREE EXAMS The key to treating adult diabetes successfully is early detection. But you have to look very carefully. ”The trouble with old-age diabetes is that it’s pretty sneaky. There are no symptoms other than the blood-sugar is high, ” said Dr. Marc Frager, an endocrinologist with offices in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. ”Only after the disease is in a late stage do symptoms appear, ”…… . -March 11, 1992 DAY DEVOTED TO DIABETES On March 28, The Diabetes Treatment Center at Wesley Long Community Hospital will hold OPERATION: DIABETES ALERT, with all-day programs relating to diabetes. Operation Diabetes Alert is being held in conjunction with National Diabetes Awareness Day. During the afternoon, a lunch session will be held for occupational health nurses from various local businesses, to introduce them to the comprehensive in patient and outpatient programs offered by the Diabetes Treatment Center at Wesley…… . THE ORLANDO SENTINEL-January 24, 1992 DIABETES FIGHTER WON’T SETTLE FOR LESS THAN VICTORY If a cure for diabetes is developed-and that seems more likely every day-Dr. Daniel Mintz will be one of the driving forces behind it. For the past 20 years, the shy, determined University of Miami physician and researcher has sought a way to eliminate the disease. His major accomplishment is a medical milestone: He has been able to reverse diabetes. ”We’ve made significant inroads, ” he said. ”I…… . (NY)-January 21, 1992 MARCHING TOWARD VICTORY IN DIABETES WAR If a cure for diabetes is developed–and that seems more likely every day–Dr. Daniel Mintz will be one of the driving forces behind it. For the past 20 years, the shy, determined University of Miami physician and researcher has sought a way to eliminate the disease. His major accomplishment is a medical milestone: He has been able to reverse diabetes. “We’ve made significant inroads, ” he says. “I think the future promises to change…… . , The (FL)-January 6, 1992 WAGING WAR AGAINST DIABETES If a cure for diabetes is developed-and that seems more likely every day-Dr. Daniel Mintz will be one of the driving forces behind it. For the past 20 years, the shy, determined University of Miami physician and researcher has sought a way to eliminate the disease. His major accomplishment is a medical milestone: He has been able to reverse diabetes. “We’ve made significant inroads, ” he says. “I think the future promises to change the natural…… . The Tampa Tribune-November 6, 1991 Diabetes day planned in Spanish Hispanics can learn more about diabetes Saturday and have their questions answered in Spanish by health care professionals. To encourage Hispanics to have glucose screenings for diabetes, St. Joseph’s Diabetes Management Program is sponsoring a Diabetes Health Day with information in Spanish as well as English. Free glucose screenings, cooking demonstrations and nutritional seminars are to be offered from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at St. Joseph’s Medical Arts Auditorium, ……