January 2001
Contact:  Jennifer Day, (313) 577-1058, jday@med.wayne.edu

For Media: School of Medicine January Tip Sheet

New legislation requires coverage for diabetic supplies, education
The Michigan legislature recently approved legislation requiring health insurance coverage of diabetic equipment and education. These measures could dramatically improve the lives of diabetics throughout the state. George Grunberger, MD, a professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine’s Morris Hood Diabetes Center, can answer questions about the far-reaching impact of this legislation.

Cold weather puts asthmatics at risk
Below zero wind chills can be a nuisance to anyone, but for asthmatics, cold weather can be a serious problem. Getting hit in the face with a cold gust of air can literally take breath away. To learn more about how people with asthma can protect themselves and lower the risk of attacks, Willane Krell, MD, WSU associate professor of internal medicine, can answer questions.

Sporadic exercise may increase cardiac risks
A WSU professor’s research has shown that it might be worth the money to hire someone to shovel the walk if you don’t exercise regularly. Barry Franklin, PhD, WSU professor of physiology, found that people who exercise sporadically have a small increase in risk for exercise-related fatal heart attacks. For more information, call us.