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Health Information Center Resources on November 26th's Show

This week, endocrinologist Dr. Ruth Weinstock, medical director of the Joslin Diabetes Center at University Hospital, talks about being a New York state center of excellence, and cardiologist Robert Carhart discusses the growing incidence of heart disease in the American public.

For more information on the Joslin Diabetes Center at the SUNY Upstate Medical University: www.upstate.edu/uh/joslin/

For more information on cardiology services at SUNY Upstate Medical University/Hospital: www.upstate.edu/uh/medicine/div_cardiology.php

Books on Diabetes:

“The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook”, by  David Drum and Terry Zierenberg. McGraw-Hill, 2006.

“The Joslin Guide to Diabetes: a Program for Managing Your Treatment”, by Richard S. Beaser and Amy P. Campbell. Simon & Schuster, 2005.

“The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women”, by M. Sara Rosenthal. McGraw-Hill, 2005.

“American Diabetes Association - Complete Guide to Diabetes”. American Diabetes Association, 2005.

“Diabetes: a Guide to Living Well”, by Gary Arsham & Ernest Lowe. American Diabetes Association, 2004.

Books on Women and Heart Disease:

“How to Keep from Breaking your Heart: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cardiovascular Disease”, by Barbara H. Roberts -  foreword by Meredith Vieira.

“50 Ways Women Can Prevent Heart Disease”, by M. Sara Rosenthal. Lowell House, 2000.

“Heart Sense for Women: Know the Real Risks of Heart Disease in Women and Design your Total Plan”, by Stephen T. Sinatra. LifeLine Press, 2000.

Books available through bookstores, libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com.

Web Sites:

FDA Approves New Treatment for Diabetes: First in a New Class of Diabetes Drugs

Diabetes Drug Might Prevent the Disease: Avandia Cut Odds for Those at High Risk While Altace Did Not, Study Finds

Diabetes Drug May Cut Heart Risks: Study

For Many Women, Daily Aspirin Can Protect the Heart

Heart Disease In Women Worse Than Previously Thought

Heart Disease Often Undiagnosed In Women, Study Finds

National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

Heart Healthy Women

Diabetes Patient Education from University Hospital

Practice Guidelines:

Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women – American Heart Association Scientific Statement

Diabetes Research

American Diabetes Association

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