DIABETES
North Dakota ranked as nation's 12th healthiest state
By Ryan Schuster North Dakota was ranked as the 12th healthiest state in the nation in the 2012 America's Health Rankings, down one spot from an 11th place ranking in 2011. The index ranked states b...
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:29 AM
Type 1 diabetes - dancing with a Tasmanian devil
What is it really like to live every single day with type 1 diabetes? This blog is being turned over today to one of my newsroom colleagues who can speak frankly about it: She and her husband have fir...
Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:52 AM
Sugar. Ah, honey honey. I'm your (ex) candy girl.
I try to be healthy. I dont smoke, meet the exercise requirements, and I only speed excessively when I dont see any cops. Doughnuts are resisted when possible, my teeth get brushed after each coffee, ...
Posted on 7/25/11 at 8:31 AM
Today's story
BISMARCK Faye Foote took off for Bismarck at midnight, urging her 7-year-old son not to fall asleep in the backseat. Keeping her car dome light on and with an eye out for deer, she repeatedly told...
Posted on 8/12/10 at 9:23 AM
Looking for faces of diabetes
When my youngest son Matt was in early elementary school, he would occasionally come home with a long face and big, sad eyes — his hang-dog look. “How was school, bud?” I would ask. ...
Posted on 10/23/09 at 11:10 PM
ADA offers diabetes risk test
American Diabetes Association Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Held on the fourth Tuesday of every March, this year Alert Day will be held today.March 26, 2013
FDA: J&J delayed reporting insulin pump problems
Federal regulators have warned Johnson & Johnson that it could face fines and other sanctions for selling faulty insulin pumps and delaying disclosures of serious injuries to diabetics who used them.January 11, 2012
‘Longest Walk’ sheds light on Indian diabetes problem
In a low-key but emotional presentation at the University of North Dakota’s American Indian Center Tuesday, B.J. Rainbow welcomed a dozen visitors with prayers, honor songs, small gifts and something deeply personal.By By Chuck Haga , Forum Communications Co. , April 27, 2011
ADA: Take risk test
Today is the 23rd annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a day asking Americans to “Join the Million Challenge” by taking the Diabetes Risk Test and find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and if they are at high risk, to speak with their health care provider.March 22, 2011
Diabetes in pregnancy a risk for mom years later
January 31, 2011
Congress must renew Special Diabetes Program
The “lame duck” session of Congress has a lot of important work to do in a very short amount of time. Much of that work involves very high profile issues. Facing up to the need to reduce the deficit; deciding whether to extend tax cuts now scheduled to expire and, if so, for whom; preventing a sharp cut in the rates doctors are paid for treating Medicare patients; and passing the Defense Authorization and Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bills are just a few examples.By Sen. Byron Dorgan , December 02, 2010
N.D. tribes getting $1.9M for diabetes work
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Sen. Byron Dorgan says American Indian tribes in North Dakota are getting nearly $1.9 million in federal money to help prevent and treat diabetes on reservations, where the rate of the disease is much higher than the national norm.August 12, 2010
N.D. to receive $1.8 million for diabetes prevention, treatment
BISMARCK — North Dakota reservations will receive $1.8 million in federal funding to help prevent and treat diabetes.August 11, 2010
Wadena, Minn., man missing, needs diabetes medication
WADENA, Minn. – A 76-year-old man in need of diabetes medication went missing here Monday morning, authorities say.By Steve Schulz , March 10, 2010
Two N.D. tribes get diabetes grants
North Dakota’s congressional delegation says two American Indian tribes in the state are getting federal grants for diabetes prevention and treatment.February 05, 2010
Experts say diabetes can affect person’s oral health
During American Diabetes Month in November, North Dakota’s oral health and diabetes experts are joining together to present information about the effects that diabetes can have on a person’s oral health and also the effects that oral health can have on diabetes.November 24, 2009
Clinic’s approach to diabetes draws national attention
The Ellsworth Medical Clinic here has received national publicity for its efforts to track the health of its diabetes patients. The clinic’s unique approach was written about in a story in The Wall Street Journal published on Tuesday.By By Bill Kirk, Forum Communications Co. , November 05, 2009
Diabetes Coalition sets summit
The Dakota Diabetes Coalition’s annual Diabetes Summit will be held Oct. 16 at Bismarck’s United Tribes Technical College, which is co-sponsoring the event.October 06, 2009
Fmr FSU football star inspires Indian health plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Myron Rolle knew about the challenges of diabetes from his father and his premed classes.September 23, 2009
Diabetes education session to be held
A one-day education session on diabetes will be held on Oct. 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D. The day will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and an opening presentation at 9:15 a.m. by Lea Dell, diabetes educator at Carrington Health Center. Presentations continue until 3:30 p.m. when the day concludes with drawings for door prizes.September 22, 2009
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