Diabetes

(JAMIE LAMPROS/Standard-Examiner correspondent) Betty Patrick, 63, a South Weber resident who has diabetes, talks Wednesday about a new procedure she received on her ulcerated foot. Dermagraft is bioengineered human skin that is grafted onto the wound. Here, her husband, Charles, puts her shoe back on her foot.

South Weber woman: New procedure called Dermagraft saves 2 toes

Jamie Lampros   Standard-Examiner correspondent
Last updated Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 11:37pm

OGDEN -- A new procedure that helps patients with nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers may have saved a South Weber woman from losing two of her toes to amputation.

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Larry's lesson: Nothing trumps your personal health

Last updated Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 10:21pm

Filed under T, for Thanks Larry, is the following true story:

Six weeks ago, I went to my doctor to complete a physical examination. If memory serves (sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't) the whole process began several months earlier, but in order to get a discount on my health insurance I had to have a couple more tests done before the end of the year.

So, anyway, there I sat on one of those examination tables, figuring I'd get the A-OK at any minute and be on my way.

Turns out I was wrong.

My doctor told me my blood work revealed I had Type 2 diabetes.

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Erin Hooley/Standard-Examiner Jordan Davis, 17, sits in the classroom Thursday at Clearfield High School, where she is a teaching assistant for the learning center. Davis was diagnosed with diabetes when she was about 7 years old and manages the condition while being a student and Falcette.

Teen juggles life as a student, a Falcette... and a diabetic

Last updated Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 12:47am

CLEARFIELD -- Jordan Davis does not need a month to be aware of diabetes.

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Kimball the only IRL driver with diabetes

Last updated Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:34pm

Charlie Kimball has never shied away from taking the road less traveled. You know, the road that features fast cars turning in tight circles?

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Utah receives recognition for its diabetes prevention

Last updated Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 11:06pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- When it comes to diabetes prevention and control, Utah receives national applause.

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