Call for obesity surgery to be used as diabetes treatment

New guidelines mark the first time the surgery is recommended specifically as treatment for diabetes

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What is altitude sickness and why is it so dangerous?

Recent deaths on Mount Everest prompt questions about what happens to the body at high elevations

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Antidepressants used to treat more than depression: study

New research looks at the different reasons why physicians prescribe the medications

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Colon Cancer Rising in People Under 50

Incidence up more than 10 percent in 10 years among Americans, study finds

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Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Treat Type 2 Diabetes

45 professional groups say the procedure improves blood sugar control

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Tick Season Tactics

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New Immunotherapy Approved for Metastatic Bladder Cancer

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World Health Assembly highlights importance of multisectoral action on health

Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, addressed the World Health Assembly today. She stressed the links between climate change and health, including those related to the spread of vector-borne diseases.

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WHO: Antimicrobial resistance - Part 1 of WorldHealth+SocialGood

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WHO: Antimicrobial resistance - Part 2 of WorldHealth+SocialGood

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WHO: Antimicrobial resistance - Part 3 of WorldHealth+SocialGood

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WHO: Antimicrobial resistance - Part 4 of WorldHealth+SocialGood

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China and Russia teams join WHO’s Emergency Medical Team Initiative

WHO is working with governments and organizations to register medical teams from around the world.

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What techniques really work to help baby sleep?

A new study looks at the consequences of moving bedtimes or letting babies cry it out

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Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool

Those using the device were nearly 7 percent lighter after six months

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Antidepressants Not Just for Depression Any More

Other uses include insomnia, pain and anxiety, researchers say

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Safe Air Travel with Diabetes

With Memorial Day weekend coming up, many people across the country will begin planning their summer vacations (if not already). However, for people living with diabetes, there is often a lot more preparation involved, from packing extra medications and supplies to securing doctors’ notes. And what about your insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor and liquids—can they even go through airport screening?

We’ve gathered a few tips that will help you plan accordingly and enjoy your trip, especially if your itinerary includes air travel.

First, don’t be alarmed about TSA’s airport screening policy change to require some passengers to undergo a full-body scan, announced in December 2015. Generally, passengers, including those who have personal medical devices, will still have the option to opt out of a full-body scan in favor of a pat-down.

If the airport you are traveling out of has Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) available, you can request to use it instead of a metal detector. You also have a right to have a full pat-down screening done in private and with a witness of your choice. We have more advice for handling your screening concerns.

Rest assured, you are able to bring your diabetes medications and supplies through airport security. These include insulin and insulin-loaded dispensing products, glucagon emergency kits, blood glucose meters and continuous blood glucose monitors. See our full list of what you can bring with you.

Chances are, you’ll have a positive experience at the airport. Here are some first-hand accounts of people living with diabetes—our Facebook fans:

• Liquid Rules: “Recently, both Kansas City and Las Vegas airports allowed me to keep two bottles of Boost for low [blood sugar].” – Kendra J. People with diabetes are allowed to exceed the limit on liquids with medications such as insulin and glucagon, and fast-acting sources of carbohydrate, such as juice.
• Point it Out: “I recently had the most pleasurable experience in the Orlando International Airport. Pre checked my bag at the curb and was given TSA pre check. When I got to the line I told the lady I wore an insulin pump and a CGM. She looked at me with a smile took me by the hand and whispered, ‘I’m a type 1, I wear one too.’ All I had to do was touch my equipment and she swiped my hands! All my supplies including juice boxes, skittles, meds, etc. went right thru! Feeling blessed!” – Diane V.
• Make a Choice: “I just flew a couple weeks ago and asked for the pat down, having both a pump, and CGM. They swabbed everything in my med pack, asked no questions about a [loose] vial or multiple boxed vials. I had to handle my pump and CGM, and then they swabbed my hands.” – Robin H. Remember, you are entitled to a pat-down if you prefer, but your insulin pump may be subject to additional screening.

Want more tips? Turn to Diabetes Forecast magazine for ways to ensure your lifesaving diabetes medications and supplies make it through airport security.

If you have questions before traveling or need help, contact the TSA Cares helpline at (855) 787-2227.

And if you’ve experienced difficulties going through airport security screening checkpoints and need help from our legal advocates, call us at (800) DIABETES.

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Home Remedy For Skin Cancer May Cause Damage

'Black salve' made FDA's fake cancer cures list

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Late Dinners Won't Doom Kids to Obesity

Study found eating after 8 p.m. was not linked to increased risk for weight gain

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As Zika spreads, Florida town a study in bug-borne illness

As mosquito season begins, experts look to lessons learned from the successful fight against dengue in these Florida suburbs

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Time to drop the "no eating" rule before a colonoscopy?

Going on a clear-liquid diet the day before a colonoscopy has some drawbacks, and a new study suggests it may not be necessary

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What Really Works to Help Baby Sleep

Two long-recommended methods seem effective and bring no psychological harm, study finds

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Hormone May Be Linked to Teenage Obesity

Researchers suspect low levels of spexin might play contributing role

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Time to Drop 'No-Eating Rule' Before Colonoscopy?

Consuming limited amount of low-fiber food day before didn't disrupt procedure, study finds

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WHO: WHA69 - Speech in Arabic by Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Saidi, President of WHA 2016

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WHO: WHA69 - Speech by Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Saidi, President of the World Health Assembly

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Men's Y Chromosome Loss Tied to Alzheimer's Risk

Study raises provocative questions, expert says

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Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Disease

In study, just 1 in 20 terminally ill people understood their prognosis, researchers say

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Phildelphia's tax proposal on sugary drinks fizzles with critics

Mayor Jim Kenney claims it will help cut down poverty and grow the city's pre-K program, but critics say it'll hurt those meant to be helped most

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U.S. smoking rate does something it hasn't in years

Some 50 years ago, roughly 42 percent of U.S. adults smoked, but picture is radically different today

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How love and sex can boost health later in life

As you get older, research shows the brain may benefit from romantic love and physical affection

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