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May 8, 2008
Metformin an option for pregnancy-related diabetes
Use of metformin to treat pregnancy-related diabetes (i.e.,
gestational diabetes) does not increase the risk of pregnancy
complications and most women prefer it to insulin, according to a
study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine.
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Common gene variants linked to obesity
Researchers have identified new genetic variants that influence the
risk of obesity and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes,
according to findings from two studies published online this week.
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Mom's high normal blood sugar risky: study
Pregnant women who have blood sugar levels above normal but below
those signaling full-blown diabetes are more likely than women with
lower blood sugar levels to experience several adverse pregnancy
outcomes, new research indicates.
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May 8, 2008
Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia
patients
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May 7, 2008
Scientists find something good about a big bottom
A type of fat that accumulates around the hips and bottom may
actually offer some protection against diabetes, U.S. researchers
said on Tuesday.
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Adult teeth may come in early in diabetic kids
Children with diabetes may develop their permanent teeth earlier
than normal, which could potentially increase their risk of dental
problems, according to findings published in the medical journal
Pediatrics.
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May 6, 2008
Obese moms-to-be have longer pregnancies
Pregnant women who are overweight or obese in the first trimester
of pregnancy and those who have a greater change in body weight
during pregnancy are more apt to have lengthier pregnancies and
more complications, according to results of a new study.
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May 3, 2008
Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
Regular screenings may help prevent irreversible nerve damage
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Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
Older adults battling illnesses more likely to make up lost slumber
during day
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Researchers find gene defect that boosts glucose
An international research team has pinpointed a genetic mutation
that can raise a healthy person's blood sugar to harmful levels,
putting them at higher risk of serious problems like heart disease.
-
May 1, 2008
Gestational diabetes linked to pre-pregnancy
weight
Women planning to become pregnant may decrease their likelihood of
developing gestational diabetes by not gaining weight, study
findings suggest.
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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
It begins during pregnancy
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April 30, 2008
Diabetes education linked to fewer
hospitalizations
Diabetes classes or visits to a nutritionist by patients with
diabetics are associated with lower hospitalization rates and
reductions in medical costs, according to findings published in
Diabetes Care.
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April 29, 2008
More babies born to diabetic mothers: study
More American women are entering pregnancy with diabetes, raising
the odds of a problem pregnancy and the potential that their
children will become diabetic in the future, U.S. researchers said
on Monday.
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New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax
is tied to irregular heartbeat
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Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Rates Have Doubled
More women are overweight as they conceive, raising complication
risks, study finds
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April 28, 2008
Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for
serious disease
-
April 25, 2008
Natural enzyme linked to heart risk in diabetics
High blood levels of a naturally occurring enzyme linked to blood
vessel function predict heart-related events and an increased risk
of progressive kidney disease in patients with type 1 diabetes and
kidney disease, according to new research.
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'Low glycemic' diet helpful in diabetic youth
In children and adolescents with type 1, or insulin-dependent,
diabetes, consumption of a low glycemic index diet may improve
blood sugar control, according to results of a National Institutes
of Health-sponsored study.
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April 24, 2008
Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients From Heart Trouble
High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those
with chronic disease
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Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications
Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk
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April 23, 2008
Soy protein beneficial in type 2 diabetics: study
A diet rich in soy protein appears to have a lasting beneficial
effect on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type
2 diabetes and kidney disease, Iranian researchers report in the
journal Diabetes Care.
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April 22, 2008
Bone biopsy can help treat diabetic foot infection
A biopsy of the bone can help doctors determine what antibiotic is
the best to use in treating diabetic patients with serious foot
infections, according to findings published in the journal Diabetes
Care. This approach may help patients avoid surgery.
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April 21, 2008
Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome
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April 19, 2008
Older diabetics struggle with blood sugar control
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising in the US elderly
population, and nearly half of affected individuals fail to
adequately control their blood sugar, new research shows.
-
Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity
Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct
cause
-
April 18, 2008
Mature Mouse Cells Reprogrammed to Stem Cell-Like State
Work could lead to better understanding of autoimmune diseases,
researchers say
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April 16, 2008
Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors
Quite small changes in lifestyle can help reduce abdominal obesity
and development of the metabolic syndrome, reports Dr. Pirjo
Ilanne-Parikka, of the Finnish Diabetes Association in Tampere.
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April 15, 2008
Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure
Retinopathy more than doubled the risk of heart problems, study
found
-
April 14, 2008
Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget
With prices rising, group offers tips that save dollars, make sense
-
April 12, 2008
High blood glucose linked to reduced fracture risk
Middle-aged people who have high levels of glucose in their blood
seem to run less of a risk of suffering broken bones, Swedish
researchers have found.
-
April 12, 2008
Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
Discovery of biological pathways could lead to treatments for other
autoimmune diseases
-
April 11, 2008
Bitter melon has potent anti-diabetes effects
Substances isolated from bitter melon, a plant eaten and used
medicinally in much of Asia, could provide the basis of new drugs
for treating diabetes and obesity, an international team of
researchers reports.
-
Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetes
Signs that you may be diabetic
-
April 10, 2008
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
helped reverse heart disease in people with diabetes, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
-
Seven or more eggs a week raises risk of death
Middle-aged men who ate seven or more eggs a week had a higher risk
of earlier death, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
-
Inhaled insulin linked to lung cancer: Pfizer
Clinical trials of the inhaled insulin product Exubera revealed an
increase in the number of lung cancer patient, leading Nektar
Therapeutics to end talks with potential partners to market the
product, Pfizer Inc and Nektar said on Wednesday
-
Low insulin linked to Alzheimer's disease risk
Impaired insulin response appears to be involved in the development
of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings from a long-term
population-based study conducted in Sweden.
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Inhaled insulin increases lung cancer risk
Clinical trials of the inhaled insulin Exubera found increased
cases of lung cancer, Pfizer Inc and Nektar Therapeutics said on
Wednesday.
-
April 10, 2008
Apples at the Core of Good Health
-
April 8, 2008
Antipsychotic Drug Boosts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes
French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks
-
April 6, 2008
Overeating to blame for insulin weight gain
Overeating is likely the greatest contributor to the weight gain
that can occur when a diabetic begins using insulin, new research
suggests.
-
April 5, 2008
Uric Acid May Help Spot Diabetic Kidney Disease Early
Higher concentrations correlated with lower organ function, study
concludes
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Health Tip: Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Exercise
Suggestions for diabetics
-
April 2, 2008
Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery
But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe,
critics say
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Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart
disease, diabetes
-
April 1, 2008
Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack
Danger level same as non-diabetics who already have had a heart
attack, study says
-
Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries
Actos better at fighting plaque build-up than older medication,
study finds
-
ACE Inhibitor as Effective as More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
Study focused on more than 17,000 people with coronary artery
disease or diabetes
-
March 29, 2008
Lung Capacity Declines Faster With Diabetes
Finding shows respiratory system suffers collateral damage from
blood sugar disease
-
March 28, 2008
Once-Daily Insulin Shot Proves Effective in Study
Participants preferred it to product requiring three injections a
day
-
March 25, 2008
Gum Disease Tied to Gestational Diabetes
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March 22, 2008
More Vitamin D in Childhood Cuts Later Diabetes Risk
Supplements and sunlight influence development of some autoimmune
disorders, study says
-
Diabetes' Toll Continues to Grow
But it's not too late to protect yourself and your family, experts
say
-
March 21, 2008
Tweaking Insulin Might Help Fight Aging
Studies in worms are shedding new light on the hormone's role in
lifespan
-
March 20, 2008
Skip the Elevator and Take the Stairs!
-
March 19, 2008
Fewer Steps Per Day Send Disease Markers Up
Insulin levels hike very fast when daily physical activity
declines, Danish study found.
-
March 14, 2008
Minorities, Poor Have Tougher Time Monitoring Diabetes
Study found those who used insulin fared worse than white
counterparts
-
March 13, 2008
Health Tip: When You're Diabetic and Sick
Have an advance plan
-
March 6, 2008
Constant High Blood Sugar Disables Insulin 'Off' Switch
Researchers say mouse study reversing that pattern offers hope of
new diabetes treatments
-
February 29, 2008
Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication
Eye damage begins at blood sugar levels below current threshold for
diagnosis, study finds
-
February 28, 2008
Test helps diabetics detect nerve trouble
The indicator plaster neuropad, or IPN, is a new test that can help
diabetic patients identify nerve damage brought on by diabetes,
clinicians report in the journal Diabetes Care.
-
February 27, 2008
'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes
Restricting insulin doses to lose weight increases chances of
complications, study finds
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Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart
disease, study finds
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February 26, 2008
National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
American Heart Association says high blood sugar condition linked
to high mortality
-
Indian herb may help diabetics control blood sugar
An extract of Coccinia indica, a perennial herb that grows
abundantly in India, may help people with mild type 2 diabetes
control their blood sugar levels, the results of a new study
suggest.
-
Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath
Chemical molecules in exhalations hint at wide range of conditions
-
February 25, 2008
Chinese gene experts search for diabetes answers
Chinese scientists are trying to find out which errant genes are
responsible for diabetes and certain forms of cancer that have long
plagued Chinese populations, a geneticist said.
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Current Blood Sugar Control Test Results 'Inaccurate'
Study says measurement underestimates true glucose control in
hemodialysis patients
-
Diabetes in pregnancy ups children's diabetes risk
Danish researchers have identified a link between the occurrence of
type 2 diabetes in adults and the presence of type 1 diabetes or
pregnancy-related diabetes in their mothers.
-
Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities
Elderly people with diabetes may be at heightened risk of physical
limitations that could hinder their independence, a new study
suggests.
-
February 22, 2008
Higher heart rate signals later diabetes risk
Middle-aged people with a higher-than-normal heart rate while at
rest run the risk of developing diabetes later in life, and even
dying from diabetes, researchers report.
-
Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
Cognitive powers decline faster among those who have a higher
chance of brain attack
-
Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
Characterized by loss of feeling or painful tingling
-
Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin
Mouse study suggests it could help control diabetes in humans
-
Insulin-secreting cells produced by stem cells
Results of recent experiments provide "definitive evidence" that
human embryonic stem cells can be used to generate cells that
secrete insulin in response to glucose, like the beta-cells in the
pancreas.
-
February 20, 2008
A1C test not accurate for diabetics on dialysis
The A1C test, the usual way of measuring long-range diabetes
control, is not reliable for people who are undergoing
hemodialysis, a new study shows.
-
February 19, 2008
No Difference Found in Treatments for Acute Kidney Failure
Continuous vs. intermittent dialysis produced same results,
analysis shows
-
February 19, 2008
Cortisol underlies diabetes-related mental woes
An animal study indicates that the cognitive impairment that can
occur in people with diabetes appears to result from high levels of
the stress hormone cortisol.
-
February 18, 2008
Vildagliptin improves control of type 2 diabetes
For people with type 2 diabetes and moderately elevated blood
glucose levels, the medication vildagliptin, sold under the brand
name Galvus, can produce long-term improvements in the functioning
of the insulin-secreting beta cells in the pancreas along with
better glucose control, researchers report.
-
Salsalate cuts blood sugar levels in obese adults
A drug approved for the treatment of arthritis may have a role in
reducing the risk of diabetes and heart trouble developing in young
obese individuals, Harvard researchers report.
-
February 15, 2008
Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be
driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in
many countries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
-
February 13, 2008
Study catches picture of deadly cancer enzyme
Scientists have captured an image of an enzyme key to the
progression of the deadliest cancers and said on Wednesday their
findings may lead to new therapies against not only cancer, but HIV
and diabetes too.
-
International diabetes study contradicts US trial
Early results from the largest study ever of aggressive measures to
control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics has found no sign that
intensive treatment increases the risk of death, an international
team of researchers said on Wednesday.
-
February 11, 2008
Heart disease incidence may be on the rise: study
Decades of decline in the incidence of heart disease may have come
to an end, according to results of a long-term autopsy study
conducted at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester,
Minnesota.
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February 8, 2008
Docs can help diabetics make lifestyle changes
Brief one-on-one lifestyle counseling by doctors during routine
office visits appears to help some people with diabetes boost their
physical activity levels and lose weight, according to a new study.
-
February 7, 2008
Just how low should blood sugar go?
Conventional thinking among doctors who treat people with type 2
diabetes has been the lower the blood sugar levels, the better.
-
Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Device could use act of walking to power artificial limbs, insulin
pumps, pacemakers
-
Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes
Even if coupled with high animal fat and protein, risk did not
increase, study claims
-
Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk, Study Finds
Danish researchers point to treatment of multiple risk factors at
once
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Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics
Among high-risk type 2 diabetics, an intensive intervention with
multiple drug combinations and behavioral modification has
sustained benefits, a Danish study shows.
-
Deaths Halt Part of Large Diabetes Trial
Increased mortality seen in patients receiving aggressive drug
therapy to cut blood sugar levels
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February 6, 2008
Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S.
says
GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia was not to blame for heart
deaths in a trial to see if treating diabetes would reduce heart
disease, U.S. government-funded researchers said on Wednesday.
-
February 3, 2008
Dogs Could Be a Diabetic's Best Friend
Study aims to prove anecdotes that canines can smell dangerous
drops in blood sugar levels
-
January 30, 2008
Outpatient care improves kidney patients' survival
Outpatient care focusing on improving kidney function is associated
with a reduced risk of death in patients with diabetes and chronic
kidney disease, researchers report in the Archives of Internal
Medicine.
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Exercise reverses weight gain from antipsychotics
In patients who take antipsychotic medication, a supervised
exercise program significantly reduces weight and improves
cholesterol levels, a Canadian research team has found.
-
January 29, 2008
Costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the
U.S.
The costs of caring for elderly people with diabetes, a growing
population, are threatening to overwhelm the system designed to pay
for their medical care, according to a new analysis of Medicare
claims.
-
January 28, 2008
Diabetes Rates Continue to Soar
Trend will lead to health and economic trouble for U.S., report
says
-
January 28, 2008
Caffeine raises blood sugar level in diabetics
Cutting down on caffeine could help people with the most common
form of diabetes better control their blood sugar levels,
researchers said on Monday.
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Caffeine Could Spell Trouble for Diabetics
Consuming equivalent of 4 cups a day led to spikes in blood sugar
levels
-
January 25, 2008
Diabetes' Health Toll Hits $174 Billion Annually
Costs have climbed 32% since 2002, study finds
-
January 25, 2008
Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later
People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of
developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and
stroke, new research suggests.
-
EU experts add new warnings to Glaxo's Avandia
European regulators on Thursday recommended that patients with
heart disease or leg pains -- a possible sign of heart problems --
should not take GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia.
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Scientists find pancreatic stem cells in mice
After most scientists had given up the search, a Belgian team said
on Thursday they found elusive pancreatic stem cells in adult mice,
a finding that could lead to treatments for people with type 1
diabetes.
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January 24, 2008
Stem Cells Finally Found in Pancreas
Discovery could lead to new treatments for diabetes, researchers
say
-
January 22, 2008
Obesity surgery may offer type 2 diabetes cure
Weight-loss surgery using gastric banding can reverse type 2
diabetes in obese people, Australian researchers report.
-
U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke
But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association
says
-
Another Study Links Western Diet to Heart, Health Risks
But it also found that diet soda doesn't protect against metabolic
syndrome
-
January 21, 2008
High Blood Sugar Boosts Women's Heart Disease Risk
Men don't seem to be as prone to problem, study finds
-
January 20, 2008
Illness Presents Diabetics With Special Challenges
Managing medications when sick can keep complications at arm's
length, group advises
-
January 18, 2008
High blood pressure predicts diabetes in women
Women who have high blood pressure (BP) or increasing BP are up to
three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women with
low blood pressure, new research suggests. This effect is
independent of excess weight and other conditions that are known to
predispose people to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
-
January 17, 2008
Diabetes narrows gender gap in heart disease death
Eighteen years of follow-up shows that men are twice as likely to
die from heart disease as women. However, this gender gap is
markedly reduced when only patients with diabetes are considered.
-
REFILE: Depression common among adults with
diabetes
Major depression is "highly prevalent" among diabetic patients,
according to findings published in the medical journal Diabetes
Care.
-
January 16, 2008
Diabetes plus Alzheimer's gene ups dementia risk
Among individuals who carry the gene mutation associated with an
increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, the risk of dementia is
increased for those who also have diabetes, according to a study
reported in the Archives of Neurology.
-
January 15, 2008
Depression common among adults with diabetes
Major depression is "highly prevalent" among diabetic patients,
according to findings published in the medical journal Diabetes
Care.
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Low-carb diet may be beneficial in type 2 diabetes
Restricted-carbohydrate diets seem to improve blood sugar control
and reduce harmful triglyceride levels in adults with type 2
diabetes, but it is unclear whether these diets aid in weight
control or weight loss, new research suggests.
-
January 14, 2008
Cold and flu more serious in diabetics
Flu season is unpleasant for everyone, but if you have diabetes it
can be even worse. If diabetics fail to manage their disease while
sick, the complications can be serious, the American Diabetes
Association warned in a statement this week.
-
January 11, 2008
Heart risk factor control worse in diabetic women
Deaths from cardiovascular disease are declining among men with
diabetes, but not women, and poorer control of blood pressure and
cholesterol levels may be to blame, a new study suggests.
-
Statin Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients
British study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of major
vascular events
-
Statins seen beneficial for nearly all diabetics
Statins -- the best-selling class of cholesterol-fighting drugs --
should be considered as standard therapy for all diabetics, apart
from children and pregnant women, researchers said on Friday.
-
January 10, 2008
Findings show how alcohol lowers blood sugar
Drinking alcoholic beverages is known to lower blood sugar levels
in diabetics and now new findings from an animal study shed light
on the mechanisms involved, according to a report in the journal
Endocrinology.
-
US diabetes care may be improving "dramatically"
Americans with diabetes are doing a better job of keeping their
blood glucose under control, a new analysis shows.
-
Low glucose most likely in early diabetic
pregnancy
Among pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, the incidence of mild or
severe declines in blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is highest in early
pregnancy, and metabolic control tends to be tighter in the last
part of pregnancy, according to results of a study published in the
journal Diabetes Care.
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Standard Septic Shock Treatments Ineffective
Studies find corticosteroids, insulin don't combat mortality
-
Metformin helps with antipsychotic weight loss
Treatment with metformin or lifestyle changes promoting exercise
and a healthy diet are both effective in reversing the weight gain
associated with antipsychotic medications, according to a clinical
trial conducted in China. However, a combination of the two
approaches is even better.
-
January 9, 2008
Blood sugar control improved in U.S. diabetics
The percentage of U.S. adults with diabetes who have their blood
sugar levels under control, as indicated by glycosylated hemoglobin
(A1C) levels of less 7 percent, increased between 1999 and 2004,
according to findings published in Diabetes Care.
-
January 8, 2008
Lowering Co-Pays on Some Drugs Help Fight Chronic Diseases
Study found patients started using preventive medicines more often
-
Diabetes Drug May Cut Med-Related Weight Gain
Metformin plus lifestyle intervention counteracts pounds added by
antipsychotics
-
January 8, 2008
Cinnamon does not control blood sugar or fat
levels
Cinnamon does not appear to have any impact on blood sugar or
cholesterol levels in people with diabetes, Connecticut-based
researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care.
-
January 4, 2008
Sirolimus stent best for diabetic heart disease
As a treatment for heart disease in diabetics, stents that release
sirolimus, an immune-suppressing drug, are more effective than
those that release paclitaxel, a cancer-fighting drug, for keeping
coronary arteries open after angioplasty, new research shows.
-
Neighborhood linked to diabetes risk factor
The neighborhood people live in might play a role in their risk of
developing type 2 diabetes, a study suggests.
-
January 3, 2008
Lack of Deep Sleep Raises Diabetes Risk
Three nights of interrupted slumber upsets young people's blood
sugar levels, study finds
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Program lowers mortality in depressed diabetics
A program can be implemented primary care practices to reduce the
mortality among older diabetics who also have a diagnosis of
depression, U.S. researchers report.
-
January 1, 2008
Waistline as diabetes flag differs by race
Currently recommended waist circumference thresholds for
identifying people with an increase likelihood of having type 2
diabetes should be modified for Asian and white women and men, a
new study suggests.
-
December 31, 2007
Alcohol intake may lower blood sugar: study
In people with type 2 diabetes, a daily glass of wine with dinner
lowers fasting blood sugar levels, Israeli researchers found in a
study they conducted.
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December 28, 2007
Childhood Diabetes Boosts Risk for Kidney Problems
Lifestyle changes are key to avoiding complications, doctors say
-
December 28, 2007
New drug seen helpful in elderly type 2 diabetics
An oral anti-diabetes drug called vildagliptin, also known by the
brand name Galvus, is an effective single-drug therapy for
previously untreated elderly patients with type 2 diabetes,
according to a report in the journal Diabetes Care.
-
Health Tip: What's an A1c Test?
It helps track diabetics' blood sugar levels
-
Diabetes Group Backs Low-Carb Diets
Recommendations cite importance of restricted calorie intake for
diabetics wanting to manage their weight
-
December 27, 2007
More young diabetics being hospitalized in US
There has been a significant increase in the number of young adults
hospitalized with diabetes-related conditions in the United States
over the last decade or so, according to a new study.
-
December 27, 2007
Guidelines aim to keep diabetic athletes healthy
Athletes with diabetes should be sure to have a game plan to manage
blood-sugar highs and lows, according to new guidelines.
-
Bayer recalls Contour test strips for diabetes
A unit of Bayer AG recalled diabetes test strips used with its
Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter because they may result in 5 to 17
percent higher blood glucose readings, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration said on Wednesday.
-
December 26, 2007
Diabetes-related kidney disease deadly: study
- the most advanced form of kidney disease.
-
December 24, 2007
Diabetics more likely to die after heart attack
While the treatment of people with diabetes who suffer a heart
attack has improved, along with subsequent survival rates,
mortality is still higher than in non-diabetics, a study shows.
-
Biennial eye exam enough in diabetics
Biennial rather than annual eye screening in people with diabetes
without signs of retinal disease is effective and does not lead to
any undue delay in treatment, Icelandic researchers report in the
December issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
-
December 21, 2007
Diabetes risk is more nuture than nature: study
In adults, the development of insulin resistance, a precursor to
diabetes, is influenced more by current body weight than by birth
weight, results of a study in twins suggests.
-
Treating Depression Cuts Diabetes Death Risk
The two conditions are sometimes closely linked, research suggests
-
December 20, 2007
Insulin regimens comparable for diabetes control
For patients with type 2 diabetes beginning insulin therapy, blood
sugar control and quality of life seem to be similar with either
flexible intensive insulin therapy (FIT) or conventional insulin
therapy (CIT) according to a report in the journal Diabetes Care.
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December 18, 2007
Weight loss may slow atherosclerosis in diabetics
In addition to reducing cholesterol and other known cardiac risk
factors, new study findings suggest that controlling one's weight
will help slow the build up of calcium on the walls of the coronary
arteries and retard the progression of atherosclerosis.
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Research Reveals How Cells Store Fat
Newly discovered genes and their proteins could be targets for
weight-loss therapies, scientists say
-
Moderate Exercise Cuts Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Just a 30-minute walk most days reduces threat, even without diet
changes, study finds
-
December 15, 2007
Wearable Artificial Kidney Passes Test
8 end-stage kidney failure patients used the device for up to 8
hours, researchers say
-
Health Tip: Help Keep Diabetic Hearts Healthy
Lifestyle changes can make a big difference
-
December 12, 2007
Smoking raises risk of diabetes, researchers say
Here's another reason to throw away the cigarettes; Smoking,
already known to cause lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, also
raises the risk of the most common form of diabetes, researchers
said on Tuesday.
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Avandia heart risks seen at the population level
The findings of clinical trials have linked the use of
thiazolidinediones, a class of diabetes drugs, with congestive
heart failure and possibly heart attacks. Now, new research
indicates that these associations, at least with Avandia, also
apply to individuals in the community, and not just clinical
trials.
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Older Diabetics Using Avandia Face Increased Death Risk
Canadian study also found those over 65 more likely to have heart
trouble with drug
-
December 11, 2007
Offspring of diabetic parents more aware of risk
Adult offspring of people with type 2 diabetes are more aware than
their parents that they face an increased risk of developing the
disease, according to a new study from Japan.
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December 7, 2007
Eating disorders common in diabetic girls
There is a high prevalence of disturbed eating behavior and eating
disorders among girls with type 1 diabetes, according to Canadian
researchers. They also found that eating disturbances in these
patients start young and are likely to persist over time.
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Diabetes Linked to Blood Vessel Inflammation
Easing the blood sugar disease may help the heart, researchers say
-
December 6, 2007
Glucose levels vary in pregnancy by diabetes type
In the first study to use continuous monitoring throughout
pregnancy to examine changes in glucose levels, researchers found
that levels of glycemic control differ significantly between women
with type 1 diabetes and those with type 2.
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December 4, 2007
Glucosamine not likely to raise "good" cholesterol
Glucosamine at commonly taken doses does not increase HDL ("good")
cholesterol in people with diabetes, researchers have found.
-
December 3, 2007
Diabetes Drug Avandia Could Weaken Bones
Mouse study suggests it boosts production of bone-eroding cells
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December 1, 2007
Family ties raise risk of diabetes complications
The risk that a person with diabetes will develop "microvascular"
complications of the disease such as eye, nerve, and kidney damage
-- as many diabetics do -- appears to be higher in certain families
and in women in general, new research suggests.
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November 29, 2007
Drug maker packs red-wine-like compound in pill
New compounds that act like the red wine ingredient resveratrol may
offer a new formula for type 2 diabetes drugs and other age-related
diseases, researchers at U.S. drug maker Sirtris Pharmaceuticals
said on Wednesday.
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Some type 2 diabetics may swap insulin for Byetta
A small study of people with type 2 diabetes who were taking
antidiabetes pills plus insulin injections indicates that it may be
feasible to replace insulin with injections of Byetta.
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Novel Compounds May Battle Diseases of Aging
Rodent trials suggest they could protect against type 2 diabetes
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November 28, 2007
Experts urge more cautious use of diabetes drugs
European and U.S. diabetologists called on Tuesday for greater
caution in prescribing oral diabetes pills like GlaxoSmithKline
Plc's Avandia, which has been linked to increased heart attack
risk.
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High-Carb Diet Raises Women's Diabetes Risk
But boosting fiber intake can help lower the odds, researchers say
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November 27, 2007
High glycemic index diet may boost diabetes risk
Regular consumption of foods with a high glycemic index appears to
increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in African-American and
Chinese women, according to the results of two studies published
Monday.
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Cholesterol disturbances impair stroke recovery
New research suggests that people are at an increased risk of
memory problems and greater disability after stroke if they have
low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and high levels of
homocysteine, an amino acid acquired mostly from eating meat.
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November 24, 2007
Diabetes self-management course seen helpful
Adults with type 2 diabetes were better able to reduce both their
weight and blood pressure, and maintain these benefits over time,
when following an individually tailored self-management program,
researchers from the Netherlands report.
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November 23, 2007
Instant messaging helps diabetics control disease
An automated instant messaging service can help people with
diabetes manage their disease more effectively, Korean researchers
report.
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Continuous blood sugar monitoring can work in kids
Use of a monitor that continuously measures body sugar levels is
feasible and acceptable for children with insulin-dependent
diabetes and their parents, and improves blood sugar control,
according to results of a new study.
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November 22, 2007
Aztec-derived grain may cut heart risks from
diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes may lessen their cardiovascular risk by
eating a whole grain originating from the ancient Aztecs,
researchers from the Canadian researchers suggest.
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November 20, 2007
Vigorous exercise may ward off diabetes with age
Men who stay highly active with age may have a lower risk of
developing diabetes than those who taper off their exercise levels,
a study suggests.
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Vitamin D may curb type 2 diabetes risk
During a 17-year follow-up of roughly 4,000 men and women,
researchers found that individuals with higher blood levels of
vitamin D had a 40 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes
than those with lower levels of this vitamin.
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Diabetics risk foot ulcers from ill-fitting shoes
New research from the UK suggests that most people with diabetes
are wearing shoes that don't fit correctly, putting them at risk of
foot ulcers, which can ultimately lead to amputation.
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Ill-Fitting Shoes a Danger to Diabetics
Over time, they boost risk for ulcers and even amputation,
researchers say
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November 17, 2007
Diabetes death rates higher in black than white
youths
During the past two and a half decades, consistent racial
disparities have existed in diabetes mortality among young
Americans, with death rates for black youths significantly higher
those for white youths.
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November 14, 2007
Diabetes type 1 risk not increased by
tonsillectomy
The removal of the tonsils and adenoids, common surgical procedures
in childhood, does not alter the risk of childhood-onset type 1
diabetes, according to findings published in the medical journal
Diabetes Care.
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November 8, 2007
Children get more diabetes, heart drugs: study
The number of U.S. girls taking diabetes drugs more than doubled
between 2002 and 2005, almost certainly because of rising obesity,
researchers reported on Wednesday.
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Fenofibrate can reduce diabetic retinopathy
surgery
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, fenofibrate therapy is
associated with a significant reduction in the need for laser
surgery for retinopathy over a 5-year period, compared with placebo
treatment.
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Diabetes Drug Helps Protect Patients' Eyes
Fenofibrate cuts need for retinopathy laser treatment, study finds
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November 7, 2007
Late diagnosis increases risk in diabetic children
The risk of dying among patients with childhood-onset diabetes is
highest for those diagnosed "at the threshold of adulthood,"
according to study findings published in Diabetes Care.
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Kidney Disease Increasing in U.S.
More obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are driving the
trend, study says
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November 6, 2007
High blood pressure speeds Alzheimer's decline
High blood pressure appears to hasten the decline in mental
functioning that occurs in Alzheimer's disease, according to a
report in the journal Neurology. Atrial fibrillation, a common
heart beat disturbance, and chest pain, or "angina," seem to
produce a similar effect.
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November 5, 2007
How Gestational Diabetes Develops
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November 5, 2007
Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart Failure
Doctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests
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Peripheral Artery Disease Up Sharply Among U.S. Women
The condition, which is symptomless, can lead to heart attack and
stroke
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November 3, 2007
Diabetes "coach" may help diabetic teenagers
A "personal trainer" can enhance an adolescent's motivation and
capability of managing diabetes, according to a randomized trial
sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
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Protein may be key to gestational diabetes
A protein in the pancreas of mice may offer insight into the
mechanism behind gestational diabetes, a condition that affects
about 4 percent of all pregnant women, researchers said on
Thursday.
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November 3, 2007
Health Tip: Insulin Shots
Administer them safely
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November 2, 2007
Diabetes prevention in India cost-feasible
Lifestyle modifications and long-term treatment with metformin,
alone or in combination, are cost-effective measures for preventing
type 2 diabetes in individuals who are at risk for this disease,
according to the results of a study by the Indian Diabetes
Prevention Programme.
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Heart disease declines among U.S. diabetics
From 1997 to 2005, the percentage of U.S. diabetics, 35 years of
age or older, with self-reported heart disease decreased by 11
percent, according to findings released Thursday in the Morbidity
and Mortality Weekly Report.
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November 2, 2007
Pancreas May Be Key to Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes
The condition can pose dangers to mother, baby, experts note
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Adults With Diabetes Doing Better Prevention Job
U.S. studies show they're keeping good track of daily blood sugar
levels, while avoiding heart disease
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November 1, 2007
Prostate cancer therapy may increase diabetes risk
New research suggests that a hormone therapy, commonly used to
treat prostate cancer, called androgen-deprivation therapy may
increase the risk of diabetes, particularly in obese men.
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Risk factors for diabetic kidney disease
identified
High blood pressure and high lipid levels, as well as longer
disease duration, elevated glucose (sugar) levels, and male gender,
are all significant risk factors for kidney disease in patients
with type 1 diabetes, according to a report in the current issue of
Diabetes Care.
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October 31, 2007
Most Americans Have Poor 'Eye-Q'
Many lack knowledge of basic vision care, safety, survey finds
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October 28, 2007
Blood pressure impacts type 2 diabetes risk: study
Women with high blood pressure (hypertension) or increasing blood
pressure are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes
compared with women with low blood pressure, researchers from
Boston report.
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October 26, 2007
Silent heart disease common in diabetics
A sizable minority of diabetic patients who have an impaired
pumping ability of their heart do not have any symptoms, new
research suggests.
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October 24, 2007
Hemoglobin levels useful for diabetes screening
Measuring patients' glycosylated hemoglobin levels (A1C) could be
used to screen for diabetes, according to California-based
researchers.
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Health Tip: Diabetics, Examine Your Feet
Good foot care can prevent problems
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Black HIV patients at risk for kidney failure
Black people infected with HIV are at much higher risk for kidney
failure, also known as end-stage renal disease, than are their
white counterparts. In fact, the risk seen with HIV infection in
blacks is comparable to that observed with diabetes, a well known
cause of kidney disease.
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October 22, 2007
Overweight Now a Global Problem
About a quarter of the world's adults are obese, study finds
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October 18, 2007
Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better
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October 18, 2007
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Lifestyle is a major player
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October 17, 2007
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes
Including a family history
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October 16, 2007
US FDA - Amylin drug suspected in pancreatitis
cases
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc's and Eli Lilly and Co's diabetes drug
Byetta may be linked to cases of acute pancreatitis in some
patients, U.S. health officials said in an alert issued on Tuesday.
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October 15, 2007
Predicting Your Risk for Diabetes
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October 11, 2007
Chronic Illness Often a Taboo Subject: Survey
Just a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it.
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October 10, 2007
Hypertension Triples Women's Diabetes Risk
It does so outside of normal diabetes risk factors, such as
obesity, study finds
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October 9, 2007
Widespread weight loss may reap health benefits
If a large swath of the population cut down on calories and took up
exercise, the resulting health benefits could be extensive, a new
study suggests.
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October 8, 2007
Depression linked to neglect of diabetes
In patients with type 2 diabetes, the adult on-set variety,
depressive symptoms -- even if they do not meet criteria for major
depressive disorder -- is associated with poor adherence to
self-care, according to results of a study published in Diabetes
Care.
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October 4, 2007
Control of diabetes may prevent infertility
A Swedish study indicates that the fertility of women with type 1
diabetes was reduced prior to 1985, but since then is its begun to
normalize, if diabetic complications were avoided.
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Largest Study of U.S. Children Readies for Launch
22 new centers now added, first participants set to join next year,
officials say.
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Randy Jackson Takes Aim at Diabetes
American Idol judge is part of a campaign to stress the
disease's link to heart disease.
-
October 2, 2007
Sugar level affects behavior of diabetic children
In children with type 1 diabetes, high blood glucose (sugar) levels
are associated with an increase in externalizing behaviors, such as
aggression, delinquency, and hyperactivity, the results of a study
published in a recent issue of Diabetes Care indicate.
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Low Doses of Red Wine Chemical May Fight Diabetes
Resveratrol has already been shown to offer heart benefits.
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Obesity Driving Rising U.S. Health Costs
Americans outspend Europeans when it comes to chronic disease care,
study finds.
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October 1, 2007
Burden of diabetes care rivals disease
complications
Many diabetic patients say the inconvenience of staying on top of
their disease and the discomfort of daily insulin injections harms
their quality of life as much as diabetes-associated complications,
new research suggests.
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September 29, 2007
Diabetes Drugs Boost Heart Failure But Not Death
Experts split on what this means for those taking Avandia, Actos.
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September 28, 2007
Actos, Avandia heart failure risks confirmed:
study
The diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia raise the risk of heart
failure but do not increase the risk of heart-related death, U.S.
researchers said on Thursday, confirming earlier findings.
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September 27, 2007
Cinnamon questionable as diabetes therapy
Though some studies have hinted that cinnamon may aid blood sugar
control, it's too soon to recommend the spice for people with
diabetes, according to researchers.
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For Some, Diabetes Care Worse Than Illness Itself
Complicated daily regimens lower their quality of life, survey
finds
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Older Blacks, Latinos Struggle With Diabetes Control
Their levels of blood sugar tend to be higher than for whites,
study finds.
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September 26, 2007
Walking to work may cut diabetes risk
Lowering your diabetes risk may be as easy as walking to work,
Japanese researchers have found.
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September 25, 2007
Omega-3's may lower type 1 diabetes risk
Among children who are genetically predisposed to develop type 1
diabetes, dietary consumption of omega-3 fatty acids appears to
reduce the risk of becoming diabetic, according to new research
findings.
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Omega-3s Guard Against Type 1 Diabetes
High-risk kids who ate more fatty acids were less likely to develop
diabetes, study says
-
Regular Eye Screens Spot Diabetic Vision Trouble
Chronic high blood sugar is leading cause of adult-onset blindness,
experts note
-
September 24, 2007
Factors behind diabetes race disparities 'elusive'
African Americans and Latinos with diabetes have worse blood sugar
control than whites, a new nationwide study shows, but the reasons
for this are not clear.
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One insulin type not enough for type 2 diabetes
When anti-diabetes pills no longer keep blood sugar levels down for
people with type 2 diabetes, it is usual to add insulin therapy --
and for most this will mean using more than one type of insulin, a
new study suggests.
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September 21, 2007
Long-lasting insulin yields mixed results
Patients with type 2 diabetes are less likely to reach target blood
sugar levels on the long-lasting insulin, Levemir, than on
shorter-acting products, researchers said on Friday.
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No Clear Winner in Diabetes Treatment Trial
Patient needs may dictate which combo of drugs plus insulin works
best, researchers say.
-
September 20, 2007
Diabetes may raise risk of death from pneumonia
People with type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar are at
increased risk of dying after being hospitalized for pneumonia, a
new study hints.
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September 19, 2007
Stem Cells From Testes Produce Wide Range of Tissue Types
Work with mice might lead to treatments for diseases such as
diabetes and Alzheimer's
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Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly,
researchers say.
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'
Cosby' Star Tackles a Silent Heart Threat
Family deaths get Phylicia Rashad talking about peripheral artery
disease.
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September 18, 2007
Gestational diabetes ups obesity risk in offspring
Children born to mothers who developed diabetes during pregnancy
are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers,
according to a new study.
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REPEAT: Exercise combo improves diabetes control
A combination of aerobic exercise and strength training may help
control type 2 diabetes better than either form of exercise alone,
researchers reported Monday.
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Insulin pen a cost-saving alternative to syringes
For patients with type 2 diabetes who have reached the point where
they need to start insulin injections, using a pre-loaded insulin
pen could save money overall, according to results of a new study.
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September 17, 2007
Aerobic, Weight Training Combo Best Against Diabetes
Exercise is always good, but combining two approaches brings better
results, study finds.
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September 14, 2007
Gene Mutations May Cause Rare Neonatal Diabetes
Condition requires lifelong dependence on insulin injections,
researchers say
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September 11, 2007
Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Risks: Study
Another study finds a similar drug, Actos, may be a better choice,
researchers say.
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U.S. Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics
They're especially vulnerable to diabetes but often lack care,
experts say
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September 7, 2007
Depression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease
Global study finds it takes bigger toll than other chronic
conditions.
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Hemoglobin A1c can predict type 2 diabetes in
women
Among healthy middle-aged and older women, the hemoglobin A1c level
-- a measure of blood sugar control -- is an independent predictor
of type 2 diabetes, a study shows.
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September 6, 2007
Bone size normalizes in young diabetics: study
Children with type 1 or "insulin-dependent" diabetes have transient
impaired bone growth that normalizes over time, according to study
findings.
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Drug combo works synergistically in type 2
diabetes
In people with type 2 diabetes, the combination of two
anti-diabetes drugs -- sitagliptin and metformin -- improves blood
sugar control in a synergistic fashion, a study shows.
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September 4, 2007
Fat Builds Up in Hearts Before Diabetes Onset
Technique giving researchers static image of beating heart could be
new screening tool
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September 3, 2007
Combo blood pressure pill cuts deaths in diabetics
Giving people with type 2 diabetes a combination pill to lower
blood pressure cuts their risk of heart attack or death, regardless
of what their blood pressure was before treatment, scientists said
on Sunday.
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September 2, 2007
Blood Pressure Drug Combo Helps Diabetic Hearts
Large, long-term global study shows diuretic plus ACE inhibitor
reduced risk of dying from heart disease
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August 31, 2007
Intensive diabetes therapy may lower heart rate
Intensive control of blood sugar (glucose) in patients with type 1
diabetes is associated with a lower resting heart rate, according
to a report in Diabetes Care.
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August 31, 2007
Many diabetics unable to interpret glucose values
A large number of patients with type 2 diabetes have difficulty
interpreting the results of their blood sugar (glucose) levels and
are unsure what to do if the readings are high, investigators
report in BMJ Online First.
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August 29, 2007
Diabetes linked to increased risk of hip fracture
Men and women with diabetes, either type 1 or type 2, are more
likely than the general population to fracture a hip, according to
a review of studies reported in the American Journal of
Epidemiology.
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Skin disorders common in young type 1 diabetics
About two thirds of young patients with type 1 diabetes may have
skin disorders, some of which develop early in the course of the
disease, according to study results published in the journal
Diabetes Care.
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August 28, 2007
Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids
Children and teens with type 1 diabetes may be able to reduce their
risk of future heart and blood vessel disease by taking part in
regular exercise, German researchers report.
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Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Lead to Thinner Kids
Increased chances of being overweight, obese by age 7 were
virtually erased, study finds.
-
August 27, 2007
Diabetes may impair tuberculosis treatment
response
Patients with tuberculosis and diabetes do not respond as well to
tuberculosis therapy as those who are non-diabetic, Dutch
researchers report.
-
August 24, 2007
Sugary Sodas High in Diabetes-Linked Compound
But experts say more study is needed to confirm any danger.
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Obesity Doesn't Always Equal Diabetes
Mouse study suggests that where the fat is stored is key.
-
Heart Attack Boosts Diabetes Risk
Each condition encourages the other, study finds.
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August 23, 2007
Cholesterol drugs may not reduce prostate cancer
A class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, which include
frequently prescribed drugs such as Lipitor and Zocor, do not lower
levels of the sex hormone testosterone in men, and are therefore
unlikely to affect the risk of prostate cancer, which is closely
linked to this male hormone.
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Training cuts risk of sudden death while hiking
People can reduce their risk of dying suddenly during a mountain
hike by training for their climbs and by making sure any heart
disease risk factors they may have are under control, Austrian
researchers report.
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August 22, 2007
Weight-Loss Surgeries Extend Lives
Studies support expanded use of gastric bypass, banding, experts
say.
-
August 21, 2007
Diabetes control a must before heart surgery
Diabetic patients undergoing heart bypass surgery can markedly
reduce their risk of serious complications by keeping their blood
sugar levels in check before the operation, Argentine researchers
reported here at the XXXII Argentine Congress of Cardiology.
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African Americans with diabetes risk vision loss
African Americans with type 1 diabetes have a high risk of loss of
vision, new study findings show.
-
Diabetes increase women's risk of kidney disease
New research shows that diabetes is associated with reduced
estrogen levels in women, which may explain why the "female
advantage," reducing their risk of chronic kidney disease compared
with men, does not extend to diabetic women.
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August 17, 2007
Infusions may ease severe diabetic nerve pain
The case of man disabled by diabetes-related nerve damage and
muscle weakness suggests that such symptoms can be markedly
improved by infusions of immune globulin -- a product derived from
blood donations that contains high quantities of antibodies.
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August 16, 2007
Researchers link gestational diabetes to cancer
Women who had gestational diabetes when pregnant may be at greater
risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to U.S. and Israeli
researchers who said the study was the first to link the two
diseases.
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Plant compounds blunt menopausal effects in rats
Women who enter menopause often develop high blood pressure,
insulin resistance (a risk factor for type 2 diabetes), and memory
loss. New research conducted in menopausal rats suggests that
polyphenols - compounds found in grapes, soy, and kudzu -- may
blunt some of these side effects associated with menopause.
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Below-normal weight may confer health benefits
Even among men and women with normal weights and who are physically
active, there are "statistically significant and clinically
important" health benefits from minimizing their body weight, new
research shows.
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August 15, 2007
Schizophrenia risk may be lower in type 1
diabetics
The incidence of schizophrenia in patients with type 1 diabetes is
less than half of that seen in people without diabetes, according
to findings published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
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U.S. OKs heart failure warning on diabetes drugs
Diabetes drugs made by GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Takeda
Pharmaceutical Co Ltd will carry new, stronger warnings saying they
may or cause or worsen heart failure, U.S. health officials said on
Tuesday.
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Avandia to Carry Stronger Heart Failure Warning
Four other diabetes drugs in same class, including Actos, will also
get a 'black box' on label, FDA announces.
-
August 14, 2007
Undiagnosed diabetes in U.S. men falls sharply
The number of U.S. men with undiagnosed diabetes has fallen
dramatically in the past three decades, with blacks and Hispanics
no longer more likely to unknowingly have the disease than whites,
a study found.
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Study Details Heart Risks to Diabetics
From angina to severe heart attacks, the death rate is higher than
for non-diabetics.
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Fewer Minority Men Have Undiagnosed Diabetes
Education efforts may be working for blacks, Hispanics, U.S. study
finds.
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August 10, 2007
Moderate Exercise Might Be Healthier Than Intense Workouts
Just a 30-minute daily walk can help stave off diabetes, heart
trouble, study finds
-
August 9, 2007
Age-related illness may lead to self-neglect
Elderly people who display "self-neglect" behavior often suffer
from common age-related ailments like depression, heart problems,
and dementia, a new study shows.
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August 8, 2007
CORRECTION: Benefits of new wound therapy
questioned
More and more doctors are using a new high-tech device to treat
chronic wounds such as bed sores and diabetic ulcers, but there is
little evidence the device is any better than standard therapies,
according to a review of studies on the technique.
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New Study Questions Avandia's Heart Risk
Analysis finds no proof that diabetes drug causes heart attacks.
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August 7, 2007
Insulin produced in genetically modified plants
US researchers have successfully expressed the precursor protein of
insulin in lettuce and tobacco plants. Moreover, feeding these
genetically modified plants to mice that have a tendency to become
diabetic protected the animals against inflammation of the
pancreas.
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Benefits of new wound therapy questioned
More and more doctors are using a new high-tech device to treat
chronic wounds such as bed sores and diabetic ulcers, but there is
little evidence the device is any better than standard therapies,
according to a review of studies on the technique.
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August 3, 2007
Mexico warns diabetes may bankrupt health system
Rocketing levels of diabetes threaten to cripple Mexico's already
strained health services, as Mexicans spurn exercise and healthy
eating in favor of heavy foods and sugary soft drinks, the
government said on Thursday.
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Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health
Lifestyle changes can slash your risk for cardiovascular disease as
well as diabetes.
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August 2, 2007
Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation
Men with high levels of hostility, anger and depression show
increases in a key marker of inflammation over time, which may put
them at greater risk of heart disease, a new study shows.
-
July 31, 2007
Diabetes Drug Should Stay Despite Heart Risks, U.S. Advisers Say
Critics say Avandia boosts heart attack threat; manufacturer calls
the drug safe.
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July 30, 2007
Experimental Therapy Reverses Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
Preparatory work for human trials already under way, researchers
say
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One-Third of Diabetics Have Sleep Apnea
Older males at especially high risk for nighttime awakenings, study
finds
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Arthritis Disability More Likely in Older Blacks, Hispanics
U.S. study suggests lack of health care may be to blame
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July 27, 2007
Diabetics may do well on Mediterranean diet
Eating a traditional Mediterranean diet -- more vegetables, fruits,
and fish, and fewer animal products -- does seem to ward off heart
disease, an Australian study shows, and it may be especially
beneficial for people with diabetes.
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Young Type 1 Diabetics Benefit From Exercise
Frequency of regular physical activity was key factor in healthy
blood levels, study finds
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Two Diabetes Drugs Double Heart Failure Risk: Study
Avandia, Actos-linked danger occurs even at low doses and among
younger patients.
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July 23, 2007
Hepatitis C strongly linked to type 2 diabetes
People infected with hepatitis C virus have an increased risk of
developing type 2, or "adult-onset" diabetes, a population-based
study confirms. This risk is particularly high in younger people
who are overweight, researchers from Taiwan have found.
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Soda linked to increased metabolic risk
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increased among middle-aged
adults who regularly drink carbonated soft drinks, even soda that
is calorie-free, new research suggests.
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Study Links Diet Soft Drinks With Cardiac Risk
Just one soda a day tied to higher incidence of metabolic syndrome.
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July 20, 2007
Low-Carb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers find out how the diets seem to reduce appetite, weight.
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July 19, 2007
Key to a long life -- less insulin in the brain?
Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by
reducing the action of insulin in the brain, researchers reported
on Thursday.
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One Billion People Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
Expert suggests recommended daily intake be boosted to help prevent
disease
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Diabetes drug tied to increased cancer prevalence
Patients with diabetes, especially women, who take
thiazolidinediones, which include commonly prescribed drugs such as
Avandia and Actos, may have an increased risk of developing cancer,
according to a new report.
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July 18, 2007
Herb may aid diabetes control
An herb long-used in traditional Indian medicine may help people
with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar, a new study
suggests.
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New study slams safety of Avandia for diabetes
The safety of the controversial diabetes drug Avandia
(rosiglitazone) was attacked in a new analysis by German
researchers, who found little evidence that the drug improved the
quality or length of life and concluded it could actually worsen
complications of the disease. Their conclusions were based on a
review of pooled data from 18 past trials involving 8,000 patients.
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July 18, 2007
Give Your Spare Tire a Break
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Trauma complication rates high among diabetics
Diabetics hospitalized for trauma experience more severe
complications than their non-diabetic counterparts, study results
suggest.
-
July 17, 2007
Dairy lovers show lower metabolic syndrome risk
Men who regularly consume milk, cheese and yogurt may be less
likely to develop a cluster of risk factors for diabetes and heart
disease, a study suggests.
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CT Heart Scans Raise Cancer Risk
Study suggests the tests be carefully matched to patients' need,
risk
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Diabetics Face More Complications After Trauma
They're also less likely to be discharged to home, study finds
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July 16, 2007
Older diabetes drugs as effective as newer ones
Older oral agents for type 2 diabetes, such as sulfonylureas and
metformin, control blood sugar levels at least as well as newer,
more expensive agents, such as the thiazolidinediones (Actos,
Avandia), findings from a review study suggest.
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Calcium, vitamin D may lower diabetes risk
Calcium and vitamin D, whether from food or supplements, may help
lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a
research review.
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Older Diabetes Drug Sometimes the Best Choice
Metformin doesn't cause weight gain and can decrease 'bad'
cholesterol, study finds.
-
July 13, 2007
Kids conceived by IVF may be taller than others
Children born as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF) appear to
be slightly taller than naturally conceived children, investigators
in New Zealand report.
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Trimming the waist may trim diabetes, heart risks
People who manage to reduce their waistlines may also lower their
risk for diabetes and heart disease, a study suggests.
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New drugs lower blood glucose without weight gain
Two new antidiabetes drugs are modestly effective at reducing blood
glucose levels without causing weight gain in people with type 2
diabetes, according to a review in this week's Journal of the
American Medical Association.
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July 12, 2007
Newer beta-blocker doesn't up weight in diabetics
Unlike earlier beta-blocker drugs used to treat high blood
pressure, the newer drug carvedilol does not cause weight gain in
people with diabetes, according to findings from a new study.
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Blood Test Warns of Dangerous 'Deep Belly' Fat
This type of fat around organs boosts health risks, researchers
say.
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Low-carb or low-fat diet? Both work in diabetics
For people with type 2 diabetes, it may not matter whether they cut
fat or cut carbohydrates to trim down, as long as they lose weight,
a small study suggests.
-
July 11, 2007
Heart care sub par in older diabetics: study
A low proportion of elderly individuals newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes receive heart-protecting drugs like aspirin, blood
pressure-lowering drugs and cholesterol-lowering drugs, according
to a Canadian study.
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U.S.-born Hispanics may have poorer health than
immigrants
Hispanics born and raised in the United States may be in poorer
health than new immigrants -- with higher rates of diabetes, high
blood pressure and high cholesterol, U.S. researchers reported on
Tuesday.
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July 11, 2007
Researchers Find New Use for Anti-Malarial Drug
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July 10, 2007
Both types of diabetes raise stroke risk: study
New research indicates that both insulin-dependent (type 1)
diabetes and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes is associated
with substantially increased risks of stroke overall, and most
subtypes of stroke.
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Pumpkin could help diabetics avoid insulin shots
Pumpkin extract has insulin-like effects that could help people
with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, results of an
animal study hint.
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Drugs Old and New May Fight Diabetes
Anti-malaria drug cut disease risk, and new drugs helped diabetics
lose weight.
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July 9, 2007
Selenium supplements may raise type 2 diabetes
risk
In the largest and longest clinical trial to date comparing the
effects of selenium supplements versus placebo or dummy pills,
daily doses of the mineral failed to reduce the occurrence of type
2 diabetes and may have increased it.
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Selenium Supplements Boost Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Chances were 50% higher among those taking 200 micrograms daily,
study finds
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Pumpkin Extract Aids Insulin Production
Compound regenerated damaged pancreatic cells in diabetic rats,
researchers say
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July 6, 2007
Soy isoflavones alone may not help heart health
Estrogen-like compounds in soy known as isoflavones cannot, on
their own, improve blood sugar control or reduce heart disease risk
factors in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, UK
researchers report.
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July 3, 2007
Healthy diet may decrease diabetes risk
Adopting a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fiber while
cutting back on red meat and fats may reduce the risk of developing
diabetes, results of a new study suggest.
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Counseling Boosts Weight-Loss Program Success
Frequent meetings, cutting calories helps, study finds
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June 29, 2007
Exercise key in control of type 2 diabetes: study
People with type 2 diabetes may go a long way in managing their
condition if they take up regular exercise, a new research review
shows.
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Health Tip: Understanding Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Here are warning signs
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June 28, 2007
Excess weight has mixed heart effects in diabetics
In patients with type 1 diabetes, excess body weight and fat seems
to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. However, as weight
and fat levels increase, the severity of heart disease lessens,
researchers announced at the 67th Scientific Sessions of the
American Diabetes Association in Chicago.
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June 27, 2007
Poor nations face new health challenges
Cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, already common in rich
countries, are a growing problem in the developing world, where
they are likely to become the main causes of death by 2015, the
World Bank said on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2007
More U.S. children suffer chronic health problems
The number of U.S. children with chronic health problems, such as
obesity, has soared in the past four decades, foreshadowing
increases in adult disability and public health-care spending,
researchers said on Tuesday.
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Diabetics prefer inhaled insulin
The results of a study published in the journal Diabetes Care
suggest that treatment satisfaction and quality of life are more
favorable in diabetic patients who use inhaled insulin rather than
injected insulin.
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In U.S. youths, whites have highest diabetes rates
A study of youth in the United States reveals that the incidence of
diabetes mellitus in general, and type 1 disease in particular, is
highest among non-Hispanic whites, according to a report presented
here Tuesday at a media briefing held by the Journal of the
American Medical Association.
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Home Blood Sugar Monitoring Questioned
For many patients with type 2 diabetes it may not help with glucose
control, study finds.
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Rise in Child Chronic Illness Could Swamp Health Care
Diabetes, asthma will follow American kids as they age, experts
warn.
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Portion-Control Dishware Helps Obese Diabetics Lose Weight
Marked up plates and bowls led to 5% weight loss and cut need for
medication.
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June 25, 2007
Study may set new bar for gestational diabetes
Pregnant women with high blood sugar levels may be at risk for some
of the same problems faced by women with gestational diabetes --
the risk of a Caesarean delivery and a big baby who might have
health problems down the road, researchers said on Friday.
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Cholesterol drugs act against diabetic nerve pain
New evidence suggests the same drugs that help reduce levels of
artery-clogging cholesterol might prevent nerve damage brought on
by diabetes, Australian researchers said on Friday.
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Galvus consistently cuts blood sugar
New data shows that type 2 diabetics treated with Galvus
(vildagliptin) experienced consistent and robust blood sugar
reductions, Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG said on Monday.
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Insulin determir lowers glucose without weight
gain
Insulin determir (Levemir; Novo Nordisk), a long-acting new
diabetes drug, effectively lowers blood sugar, as determined by
hemoglobin A1c levels, and is associated with few episodes of low
blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and minimal weight gain in type 2
diabetics, researchers reported this weekend at the 67th Scientific
Sessions of the American Diabetes Association, underway in Chicago.
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Experimental diabetes drugs have new strategy
Drugmakers are working on experimental diabetes drugs using a novel
mechanism to help flush excess blood sugar out of the body,
according to results of small studies presented at a medical
meeting on Sunday.
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Portion control dishes aid weight loss: study
Commercially available portion control plates and bowls can help
obese individuals with type 2 diabetes lose weight and reduce their
need for blood sugar-controlling medications, according to a
Canadian study published today.
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Americans making progress managing diabetes: study
Americans appear to be doing a better job of managing diabetes,
with more than half of diabetics reaching recommended targets for
controlling blood sugar last year, according to a survey published
on Saturday.
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Gila Monster Spit Could Be a Weight-Loss Hit
Chemical in lizard's saliva helps diabetics drop pounds, study
finds.
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June 24, 2007
U.S. Predicts Diabetes Epidemic to Go On Unchecked
As cases increase, so will accompanying health problems, experts
predict
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Body Fat Might Be Healthy for Type 1 Diabetics
The finding is no reason for them to become obese, however,
researchers add.
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June 23, 2007
New Devices Shine a Light on Blood Sugar Control
The high-tech tools could be an alternative to needle-based tests
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June 22, 2007
Stroke risk doubles after diabetes diagnosis
Compared with the general population, the risk of stroke is doubled
for people who begin treatment for type 2 diabetes, Canadian
researchers report.
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June 22, 2007
Health Tip: Numbness in Diabetics
It may be a symptom of nerve damage
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June 21, 2007
Diabetic smokers at risk for too-low blood sugar
People with type 1 diabetes who smoke are more than twice as likely
to have an episode of severe hypoglycemia, or very low blood sugar,
as those who have never smoked, according to a new study.
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June 20, 2007
Spoonful of cinnamon helps blood sugar stay down
Adding some cinnamon to your dessert may temper the blood sugar
surge that follows a sweet treat, a new study suggests.
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Obesity Cuts Risk of Dying After Heart Attack
But being overweight boosts odds for an attack in the first place,
experts warn.
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June 19, 2007
TV viewing linked to poor diabetes control in kids
Children and teens with type 1 diabetes who spend a lot of time
watching television are likely to have poor control of their blood
glucose levels, according to new findings.
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Obese pregnant women can safely lose weight
Obese pregnant women can avoid weight gain or even lose some weight
without harming their babies, a small study suggests.
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Diabetes poses health risks early on, study finds
Diabetes is dangerous even before the disease becomes full-blown,
boosting the risk of death from heart disease in its earliest form,
Australian researchers said on Monday.
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Study finds staggering cost of treating diabetes
One out of every eight U.S. federal health care dollars is spent
treating people with diabetes, a study found, and advocates are
calling for the creation of a government post to oversee
coordination of spending on treatment and prevention among federal
agencies.
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June 18, 2007
Drop in diabetes deaths not seen in women
In the last three decades, the annual death rate for people with
diabetes has decreased for men but not for women, new research
shows.
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June 18, 2007
U.S. Women Lagging in Diabetes Care, Study Suggests
Death rates are down for men but up for women.
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Pre-Diabetic Changes Double Heart Disease Risk
These early blood sugar trends can be lethal, study finds.
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June 15, 2007
Slow-release Topamax helps diabetics lose weight
A controlled-release formulation of Topamax (topiramate) may help
patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight, researchers report in
the journal Diabetes Care. However, the use of this new formulation
for obesity is questionable though, because it appears to do little
to alter the psychiatric and other side effects often seen with the
drug.
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June 14, 2007
Blood sugar stays steady during acute mental
stress
Most patients with type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile
diabetes, maintain good control over their blood sugar, without
having to adjusting their insulin dose when they are exposed to
short-term mental stress - in this case -- a rollercoaster ride --
Swiss investigators report.
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Obese young adults face high diabetes risk
People who are obese at age 18 will more likely than not develop
type 2 diabetes at some point, according to a U.S. study.
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June 13, 2007
Simple model predicts diabetes in middle-age
Obesity, other cardiovascular risk factors and parents with
diabetes predict the development of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged
adults, according to findings published in the Archives of Internal
Medicine.
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June 11, 2007
Diabetes Cuts 8 Years Off Life
It boosts heart disease risk but in many cases can be prevented,
experts say.
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Heart Disease a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
Patients treated for vascular trouble had better cognition, study
found.
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June 8, 2007
Women's midlife weight key to future diabetes risk
People carrying excess weight who aim to ward off diabetes should
try to lose the pounds before they reach middle age, Australian
researchers suggest.
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June 7, 2007
Diabetes care in nursing homes found lacking
The care of people with diabetes in nursing homes may be falling
short in a number of important areas, a new study suggests.
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Diabetes group urges patient caution on Avandia
The latest studies on Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster
diabetes drug, have raised enough questions about the drug's safety
to worry the American Diabetes Association.
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FDA Seeks Strictest Warning for Diabetes Drugs
The request concerning Avandia and Actos was issued May 23 but not
made public until Wednesday.
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June 6, 2007
Community center programs improve diabetes care
Many improvements in diabetes care occurred during the first 4
years of the Diabetes Health Disparities Collaborative (HDC)
program, a national improvement initiative conducted in community
health centers. According to authors of the study, published in the
current issue of Health Services Research, these improvements will
be cost-effective in the long run.
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Motivational interviews help diabetic teens
Motivational interviewing is a special counseling technique that
can help teens with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar under
control long-term, while easing their anxiety and worry about the
disease, UK researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care.
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Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
They include arthritis, diabetes, heart disease; finding could
revolutionize medicine, expert says.
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Elderly diabetics rapidly lose muscle strength
Elderly people with type 2 diabetes have an accelerated loss of
skeletal muscle strength compared with their counterparts without
diabetes, Korean and US researchers report in the current issue of
Diabetes Care.
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June 5, 2007
Glaxo defends Avandia with full-page newspaper ads
GlaxoSmithKline fired another salvo in defense of its diabetes
treatment Avandia on Tuesday by taking out full-page advertisements
in at least a dozen major U.S. newspapers in an attempt to reassure
patients of the safety of the widely used medicine.
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New Study Finds No Significant Heart Attack Risk From Diabetes Drug
Finding conflicts with previous research that found significant
heart threat.
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May 29, 2007
Simple Guide Helps Diabetics Manage Their Meds
Questionnaire promotes better doctor-patient talks about statin
drugs
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Pear cactus makes Mexican meals good for diabetics
Eating nopales along with a traditional Mexican breakfast can help
people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, a new
study shows.
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May 28, 2007
Glaxo's Avandia study in jeopardy: official
Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline's medical director said the company's
study of the heart risk associated with its Avandia diabetes
treatment may be in jeopardy because patients have dropped out
following reports of the drug's risks, The New York Times reported
on Saturday.
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May 25, 2007
Complications seen burdening type 2 diabetic kids
Children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes, like adults, are at
risk for developing complications from the disease. However, these
complications are expected to develop earlier in young patients,
experts say.
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Transplanted Cells Could Ease Surgery-Induced Diabetes
The cells might rescue those who've undergone partial removal of
the pancreas
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Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar,
cardio risk factors
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Doctors Not Ready to Abandon Diabetes Drug
Study that links Avandia to heart attacks needs further
exploration, experts say.
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Type 2 Diabetes Takes Toll on Teens
Doctors need to use more aggressive measures to treat, prevent
disease, experts say
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May 24, 2007
Diabetes complications frequently afflict elderly
People who develop diabetes late in life often suffer from a range
of diabetes-related complications, and their life expectancy is
shorter than that of nondiabetic individuals of the same age, a new
study shows.
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Diabetes control ups dialysis patients' survival
Diabetic patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis live
longer if their blood sugar levels are kept under tight control,
researchers report.
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May 23, 2007
Group questions FDA on other Avandia risk
U.S. health authorities were aware of a type of heart risk linked
to GlaxoSmithKline Plc's widely prescribed diabetes drug Avandia
and another competitor nearly five years ago, consumer advocacy
group Public Citizen said on Tuesday.
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May 22, 2007
Waist size tied to urinary symptoms in older men
An expanding waistline in older men is associated with worsening
lower urinary tract symptoms and poorer sexual function, according
to research reported at the American Urological Association meeting
in Anaheim.
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Teens cope with diabetes in different ways
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes requiring regular insulin
injections adopt distinct self-management styles but end up
controlling their condition equally well, according to a new
report.
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U.S. reviewing risks of Glaxo diabetes drug
U.S. regulators are reviewing the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Plc's
diabetes drug Avandia but have not yet determined the significance
of risks reported in a study released on Monday, a U.S. Food and
Drug Administration official said.
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Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks
Obesity-linked problem tied to diabetes, high blood pressure during
pregnancy
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Glaxo's Avandia raises heart-death risk: study
Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline Plc's widely used drug for treating type 2
diabetes, increased the risk of heart death by 64 percent and the
risk of heart attack by 43 percent, U.S. researchers said on
Monday.
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Chromium no help in controlling diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes often take chromium supplements to help
keep their blood sugar levels under control, but new findings from
a Dutch study raise doubts about the value of this approach.
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May 21, 2007
Women lag men in cholesterol control
There's a gap between men and women when it comes to getting "bad"
cholesterol under control, a new study suggests.
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Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Attack, Death Risk: Study
But manufacturer defends the safety of oral medication for type 2
disease.
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May 18, 2007
Moderate drinking may lower kidney cancer risk
Having a drink or two per day appears to modestly decrease the risk
of developing kidney cell cancer, new research findings suggest,
regardless of the type of alcoholic drink that is consumed.
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Geron says embryonic stem cells produce insulin
Human embryonic stem cells can be transformed into the pancreatic
cells that produce insulin, offering the potential to treat
diabetes, Geron Corp. said on Thursday.
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May 17, 2007
Some cardiac risk factors modifiable in diabetics
In patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk of having a first
episode of coronary heart disease (CHD) depends on a number of
factors, including sex; age; control of blood sugar (glucose), high
cholesterol and small blood vessel (microvascular) disease. And
some of these CHD risk factors can be modified by the patient.
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Diabetes drug costs could soar 70% by 2009
A growing diabetes epidemic and more aggressive treatment with
combination drug therapies could result in a rise of nearly 70
percent in drug spending on the disease through 2009, according to
a report released on Thursday by Medco Health Solutions Inc.
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May 16, 2007
Premature Babies Face Future Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure Problems
But the threats can be managed through proper diet and exercise,
study says.
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"PHIT" program helps overweight kids and parents
A comprehensive weight management program that educates
underserved, ethnically diverse overweight kids and their parents
about healthy eating, exercise and everyday issues like how to set
goals, solve problems, deal with bullying and boost self esteem has
shown promise in pilot testing.
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Lifestyle changes help protect heart postmenopause
Women can fight menopause's heart-threatening consequences by
losing weight, exercising more and eating better; and these
lifestyle changes may be particularly helpful to those who stop
taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) a new study shows.
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May 15, 2007
"Motivational interviews" may aid weight loss
Women with diabetes may lose more weight if they not only diet and
exercise, but also talk about why they need to make a change, a new
study suggests.
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Insulin Levels May Dictate Success With a Diet
People who secrete more of the hormone benefit from a lower-carb,
higher-fat plan, study finds.
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May 14, 2007
High fiber and magnesium may cut diabetes risk
High levels of cereal fiber and magnesium are associated with a
reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a report in
the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Diet Rich in Cereal Fibers May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
The nutrient magnesium may also offer protective effects, German
study says.
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May 11, 2007
Worksite Health Programs Boost the Bottom Line: Study
Better control of diabetes, heart disease means more productive
workers
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May 8, 2007
Diabetes Drug Boosts Chemo
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May 7, 2007
HK invents pain-free device to measure blood sugar
Hong Kong scientists have invented a device to help diabetics
measure their blood sugar painlessly for the first time -- without
pricking their fingers.
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May 5, 2007
Dramatic Rise in U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Type 2 Diabetes
Study authors lay the blame on the obesity epidemic.
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May 3, 2007
Diabetes drugs may lower risk of lung cancer
The use of diabetes drugs called thiazolidinediones, such as
rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos), may reduce the
risk of lung cancer, according to a report in the Journal of
Clinical Oncology.
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DNA mutation raises heart disease risk in whites
A hunt for genes has found that up to three quarters of people of
European descent have DNA that raises their risk for heart disease
-- and these genes are close to a stretch of DNA linked to
diabetes.
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Low sugar not linked to mental decline in diabetes
Type 1 diabetes patients who maintain "tight control" over their
insulin levels, which they are encouraged to do to reduce their
risk of complications, tend to have relatively frequent episodes of
low blood sugar. These patients can now rest easy knowing that
these frequent dips in blood sugar are not associated with a
decline in mental function, according to a report in The New
England Journal of Medicine for May 3rd.
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Gene Material Strongly Linked to Heart Disease
The same cluster raises diabetes risk, too, and a test is in the
works, scientists say.
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Diabetes may be damaging men's sperm - study
Diabetes may be damaging to sperm, which could affect men's
fertility, British researchers said on Wednesday.
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Cancer and diabetes a daunting combination
People with cancer who also have diabetes are often treated less
aggressively and have a worse overall outlook than those without
diabetes, Dutch investigators report.
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May 2, 2007
'Rubber band' obesity surgery cuts diabetes risk
After having "lap band" surgery for weight loss, men and women show
large increases in sensitivity to the blood-sugar-regulating
hormone insulin -- even if they remain obese -- a new study shows.
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Severe Low Blood Sugar Won't Harm Brain
Type 1 diabetics shouldn't worry about past hypoglycemic episodes,
study suggests.
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May 1, 2007
Coffee can be good for you, experts say
Drinking coffee can help ward off type 2 diabetes and may even help
prevent certain cancers, according to panelists discussing the
benefits -- and risks -- of the beverage at a scientific meeting.
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Scientists identify new genes linked to diabetes
The most thorough probe to date of the genetic underpinnings of the
most common form of diabetes has identified a new batch of genes
that increases risk for a disease affecting 200 million people
globally.
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April 26, 2007
Depression treatment doesn't help diabetes control
Many people with diabetes also feel depressed, which is thought to
interfere with their ability to regulate their blood sugar levels
well. However, improvements in depressive symptoms don't lead to
better control of glucose levels, according to a new report.
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Eli Lilly rolls out diabetes drug Byetta in Europe
Eli Lilly and Co. said on Thursday its Byetta type 2 diabetes drug
would shortly be launched in Britain after its German roll out
earlier this month and a planned introduction in Scandinavia next
week.
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Studies Uncover Genes Boosting Type 2 Diabetes Risk
But it's not an excuse not to eat right and exercise, expert says
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April 24, 2007
Study finds major depression connection to
diabetes
Elderly people who are depressed are more likely to become diabetic
than those who are not, according to a study that suggests
depression may play a role in causing the most common form of
diabetes.
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Food Prep May Be as Important as Ingredients Themselves
Frying, grilling can boost hazardous inflammatory toxins,
scientists say
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