Pain in the foot? It could be Diabetic Neuropathy.
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy (sometimes referred to only as ‘neuropathy’) is a disease of the nerves that can affect those with diabetes. Over time, nerves can become damaged due to excessively high amounts of blood glucose. It is estimated that 60-70% of those with diabetes will develop some amount of neuropathy. Causes: While [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Diabetes Study Opportunity!
Diablo Clinical Research is currently recruiting diabetics w/ uncontrolled blood glucose levels. Call 925-930-7267 and ask for a recruiter to see if you qualify for study treatments & tests at no cost! Related articles Diabetes Research Opportunity! (diabloclinicalresearch.wordpress.com) Diabetes Study Opportunity! (diabloclinicalresearch.wordpress.com) Diabetes Study Opportunity (diabloclinicalresearch.wordpress.com)
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A1c vs. eAG
Have you heard the term “A1c” or “hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c” before? Odds are, if you or someone you know is a diabetic, it’s a well-recognized phrase that’s a part of your medical dialogue. For all of you non-diabetics, your Hgb A1c is the average measurement of your blood glucose (sugar) levels over a 2-3 month period of time. It’s [...]
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Following in the footsteps of our Meal Snap post comes a post on the new tool from the American Diabetes Association and Microsoft’s HealthVault, “Diabetes 24/7”. Its purpose? To function as a catchall for your diabetes care information and to organize said information into an online medical record. The tool helps to “organize and monitor your blood [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Defining Diabetes: Hypoglycemia
What Is It? Hypoglycemia, in its essence, is low blood sugar (“hypo” meaning low, deficient, insufficient; and “glycemia” meaning the presence of glucose in the blood). In more general terms, it is a low blood sugar which may be combined with feelings of shakiness, dizziness, sweating, hunger, or several other symptoms. The Test: Always test blood [...]
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Diablo Clinical Research has multiple study opportunities for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, with and without neuropathy. Call us today for more information on a study that may be right for you! Ask for a recruiter at (925) 930-7267.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )How Do Your Traditions Impact Your Health?
It’s that time of year again – frost is appearing on car windows (the California equivalent of winter) and the grocery stores are jam-packed with shoppers clutching mile long lists as they troll the aisles in preparation of their Thanksgiving Day feasts. For many of us, the holidays are all about traditions and evoking memories about [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Who is Diablo Clinical Research?
Diablo Clinical Research is an independent research organization located in Walnut Creek, CA. Our late-phase facility focuses on phase II, III, and IV clinical studies. It was established in 1995 and specializes in outpatient studies focusing on treatments for diabetes and its related complications including dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, neuropathy and metabolic syndrome as well as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis and [...]
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