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HHS Opens Offices of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in China (11/18)
HHS Issues Second Report on Personalized Health Care (11/14)
HHS Announces Latest Efforts with China to Further Improve Cooperation on Food Safety (11/13)
New Inventory of HHS Quality Measures Released to Improve Public- and Private-Sector Performance Measurement Efforts (11/13)
Slightly Lower Adult Smoking Rates (11/13)
Growing Awareness of COPD, the Nation's Fourth Leading Killer (11/13)
FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators (11/12)
HHS Secretary Highlights Contributions of Health IT Advisory Panel (11/12)

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Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment is from November 15-December 31. Many of the plans have changed so it's a good idea to compare the plans now.

HHS Financial Report for 2008

The NEW 2008 Agency Financial Report is now available. Learn what auditors say about HHS stewardship of public funds.

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Of Interest: November is National Diabetes Month

parent checking child's blood glucose level Someone you know probably has diabetes. 23.6 million Americans have diabetes and 5.7 million of these people don't know they have it. An estimated 57 million people have pre-diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body is not able to use sugar properly for growth and energy. The body gets sugar when it changes food into glucose (a form of sugar). A hormone called insulin is needed for the glucose to be taken up and used by the body. In other words, people with diabetes have defects in insulin production, action or both. It's important to work with a doctor to stay healthy and effectively manage your diabetes.

Good news! If you are diagnosed with pre-diabetes, you can cut your risk of getting diabetes by making some minor lifestyle changes. Stay active and try to get 150 minutes of physical activity a week. Aim for a healthy weight and try to lose 5 to 7 percent of your body weight.

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