Information and opinions on Diabetes from Laura at MyDiabetesCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/43733/overeating Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:20:09 -0400 Laura A small new study suggests that even one exercise session may be able to reverse some of the harm caused by overeating. Researchers studied five women and found that one day of overeating reduced the body's fat-burning oxidation rate - a rate that is linked to insulin sensitivity. But when the same women exercised after overeating they increased their fat-burning oxidation rate. Experts say this shows that exercise decreases insulin resistance... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/43733/overeating http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/41114/gastric-diabetes Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:10:24 -0400 Laura Although gastric bypass surgery has been touted as being a lifesaver for diabetics, a new study found that Diabetics lost less weight as a result of the surgery, than overweight non-diabetics. The study, from the Bariatric Surgery Program at University of California, San Francisco, studied 310 people. They found that 92 percent of the non-diabetics were able to lose more than 40 percent of their excess weight. Only 79 percent of diabetes... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/41114/gastric-diabetes http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/39319/experts Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:42:00 -0400 Laura Did you know you can take our expert posts with you? Introducing MyDiabetesCentral's new widgets, which display each of our expert's posts wherever you want! (FYI: A widget is a small tool that you can put onto your personal blog, facebook page, iGoogle, and more. The widget is a module that displays the important diabetes information and management tips from our experts to you and others). Get our exerts' widgets by clicking on their names... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/39319/experts http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/38911/scientists-locate Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:52:15 -0400 Laura Biologists at Harvard have located three "crucial molecular switches," that can convert a normal pancreas cell to an insulin-producing cell, the Washington Post is reporting.   This cell transformation would allow patients with Diabetes to have their cells reprogrammed and would cure them of the chronic ailment without the use of drugs or transplants.   Researchers are saying the cell makeover would also help people suffering with... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/38911/scientists-locate http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/38677/update-4-reported Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:44:00 -0400 Laura Last week the public learned of 6 more reported cases of pancreatitis and 2 deaths possibly connected to use of the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta. The first reports of a possible connection came in October of 2007. Now Amylin and Eli Lilly, makers of the drug, have announced the deaths of 4 more people who had been taking Byetta. Tuesday night, Amylin attempted to reassure patients and physicians of the drugs safety. Our expert, Dr. Bill Quick,... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/38677/update-4-reported http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/37755/stronger-warnings Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -0400 Laura 6 more reports of pancreatitis and 2 recent patient deaths have reopened talks between the FDA and Amylin to add stronger warning lables to the diabetes weight-loss drug Byetta. For the full story, read the Reuter's news article.   The FDA first warned of a possible linke between Byetta and acute pancreatitis in October of 2007. For our expert analysis of the story, read Dr. Bill Quick's post here.   David Mendosa has covered... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/37755/stronger-warnings http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/37042/immediately-shows Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:05:00 -0400 Laura It's no secret that weight loss is often an essential component to better diabetes management. A new study further reinforces the benefits of weight loss for people recently diagnosed with diabetes.   The study results were published today, August 12th, in the journal Diabetes Care. They key findings, reported by Co-author Dr. Gregory K. Nichols, are that on-average, patients who lost weight following their diagnosis experienced better... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/37042/immediately-shows http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/36617/injections-survey Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400 Laura If you dread your daily insulin injections, you're not alone!    Today the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADA) announced the results of a survey indicating that 33% of respondants experienced some level of dread relating to insulin injections. In addition, 14% reported that insulin injections had a negative impact on their life, and 29% of people surveyed considered insulin injections the hardest aspect of their... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/36617/injections-survey http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/34966/8-minutes Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:52:00 -0400 Laura   WHAT CAN YOU DO IN 8 MINUTES?  Thursday, October 16, 2008   SPIN TO WIN is an outdoor, stationary bicycle competition among teams in fields ranging from large corporations to small businesses to public service. Each five-person team takes a 40-minute "spin" on their bike (8 minutes per rider), and is required to raise a minimum of $150 per rider. The one to rack up the most mileage and the most money for juvenile diabetes... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/34966/8-minutes http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/34577/dose-conversation Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:29:00 -0400 Laura I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert patients!     Check out the Washington Post story here!     You may recognize the woman in the... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/81780/34577/dose-conversation