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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  In just the latest study of its kind, we learn drinking even one can of sugar-sweetened soda a day could increase your risk of diabetes.

Monday, November 05, 2012  November is National Diabetes Awareness month and because diabetes affects 25.8 million people of all ages, one local family is sharing their story.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hosted the Amarillo 2012 Rock The Park-'Walk to cure Diabetes,' to raise awareness and funds for research.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Will Roger’s Range Riders raise over one hundred thousand dollars for children with type one diabetes.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25 million Americans have diabetes.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 20-12 against withdrawing GlaxoSmithKline's once-blockbuster drug.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  The diabetes pill Avandia has been used by millions of patients and racked up billions in sales in more than a decade on the market. This week the Food and Drug Administration is trying to answer a seemingly simple question: Does it cause heart attacks?

Monday, July 05, 2010  The Don Harrington Discovery Center has already started their camps for kids this summer.

Monday, June 28, 2010  A new study led by a federal drug safety expert ties the controversial diabetes drug Avandia to a higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths in older adults, and says it is more dangerous than a rival drug, Actos.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Doctors have a new tool in the arsenal against diabetes. The FDA just approved a new drug called Victoza. The drug is designed for folks who have developed adult onset diabetes.

Sunday, December 06, 2009 

Saturday, February 07, 2009  Army medical officials have spoken with nearly 300 patients at risk of developing blood-borne illnesses because of improper insulin injections at a West Texas hospital.

Thursday, October 30, 2008  The federal government says the rate of new diabetes cases nearly doubled in the United States over the last decade.

Thursday, August 28, 2008  Living with diabetes means monitoring your blood sugar daily with painful needle pricks and a careful diet. It can be a struggle for anyone but for a child it is particularly rough.