It’s being called a breakthrough treatment for people suffering painful and debilitating nerve damage from diabetes. One man almost had to have his foot amputated, but a local doctor — one of a few in the nation — changed his life. Three months ago, Edwynne Murphy could barely walk. Living with diabetes for more than [...]
Most people know that diabetes means that the body cannot produce enough insulin. But what people may not know is how the disease can impact oral health. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 14 million Americans currently suffer from the disease, while 6.2 million cases remain undiagnosed. And that number, say experts, may [...]
If you have diabetes, changing your diet may help treat the disease, according to a new book. NewsCenter 5′s Heather Unruh reported Thursday that the book “Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes” claims the strict vegan diet may even reverse diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of Americans, but what you eat [...]
