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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.
• 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.
• 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.

• May 8, 2008

  Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
  Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• May 3, 2008

  Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
  Regular screenings may help prevent irreversible nerve damage
• Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
  Older adults battling illnesses more likely to make up lost slumber during day
• 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.
• Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
  It begins during pregnancy

• 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.

• 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.
• New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
  Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat
• Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Rates Have Doubled
  More women are overweight as they conceive, raising complication risks, study finds

• 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.
• '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.

• 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
• Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications
  Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk

• 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.

• 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.

• April 21, 2008

  Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome

• 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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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

• 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
• Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
  Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds

• 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.
• 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.

• 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
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Novel Compounds May Battle Diseases of Aging
  Rodent trials suggest they could protect against type 2 diabetes

• 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.
• High-Carb Diet Raises Women's Diabetes Risk
  But boosting fiber intake can help lower the odds, researchers say

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ill-Fitting Shoes a Danger to Diabetics
  Over time, they boost risk for ulcers and even amputation, researchers say

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Diabetes Drug Helps Protect Patients' Eyes
  Fenofibrate cuts need for retinopathy laser treatment, study finds

• 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.
• Kidney Disease Increasing in U.S.
  More obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are driving the trend, study says

• 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.

• November 5, 2007

  How Gestational Diabetes Develops

• November 5, 2007

  Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart Failure
  Doctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests
• Peripheral Artery Disease Up Sharply Among U.S. Women
  The condition, which is symptomless, can lead to heart attack and stroke

• 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.
• 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.

• November 3, 2007

  Health Tip: Insulin Shots
  Administer them safely

• 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.
• 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.

• November 2, 2007

  Pancreas May Be Key to Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes
  The condition can pose dangers to mother, baby, experts note
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

• October 31, 2007

  Most Americans Have Poor 'Eye-Q'
  Many lack knowledge of basic vision care, safety, survey finds

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Health Tip: Diabetics, Examine Your Feet
  Good foot care can prevent problems
• 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.

• October 22, 2007

  Overweight Now a Global Problem
  About a quarter of the world's adults are obese, study finds

• October 18, 2007

  Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better

• October 18, 2007

  Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
  Lifestyle is a major player

• October 17, 2007

  Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes
  Including a family history

• 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.

• October 15, 2007

  Predicting Your Risk for Diabetes

• October 11, 2007

  Chronic Illness Often a Taboo Subject: Survey
  Just a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it.

• October 10, 2007

  Hypertension Triples Women's Diabetes Risk
  It does so outside of normal diabetes risk factors, such as obesity, study finds

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Largest Study of U.S. Children Readies for Launch
  22 new centers now added, first participants set to join next year, officials say.
• 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.
• Low Doses of Red Wine Chemical May Fight Diabetes
  Resveratrol has already been shown to offer heart benefits.
• Obesity Driving Rising U.S. Health Costs
  Americans outspend Europeans when it comes to chronic disease care, study finds.

• 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.

• September 29, 2007

  Diabetes Drugs Boost Heart Failure But Not Death
  Experts split on what this means for those taking Avandia, Actos.

• 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.

• 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.
• For Some, Diabetes Care Worse Than Illness Itself
  Complicated daily regimens lower their quality of life, survey finds
• Older Blacks, Latinos Struggle With Diabetes Control
  Their levels of blood sugar tend to be higher than for whites, study finds.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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
• Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
  Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly, researchers say.
• ' Cosby' Star Tackles a Silent Heart Threat
  Family deaths get Phylicia Rashad talking about peripheral artery disease.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• September 17, 2007

  Aerobic, Weight Training Combo Best Against Diabetes
  Exercise is always good, but combining two approaches brings better results, study finds.

• September 14, 2007

  Gene Mutations May Cause Rare Neonatal Diabetes
  Condition requires lifelong dependence on insulin injections, researchers say

• September 11, 2007

  Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Risks: Study
  Another study finds a similar drug, Actos, may be a better choice, researchers say.
• U.S. Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics
  They're especially vulnerable to diabetes but often lack care, experts say

• September 7, 2007

  Depression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease
  Global study finds it takes bigger toll than other chronic conditions.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• September 4, 2007

  Fat Builds Up in Hearts Before Diabetes Onset
  Technique giving researchers static image of beating heart could be new screening tool

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Study Details Heart Risks to Diabetics
  From angina to severe heart attacks, the death rate is higher than for non-diabetics.
• Fewer Minority Men Have Undiagnosed Diabetes
  Education efforts may be working for blacks, Hispanics, U.S. study finds.

• 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.

• 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.
• New Study Questions Avandia's Heart Risk
  Analysis finds no proof that diabetes drug causes heart attacks.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health
  Lifestyle changes can slash your risk for cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes.

• 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.

• July 30, 2007

  Experimental Therapy Reverses Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
  Preparatory work for human trials already under way, researchers say
• One-Third of Diabetics Have Sleep Apnea
  Older males at especially high risk for nighttime awakenings, study finds
• Arthritis Disability More Likely in Older Blacks, Hispanics
  U.S. study suggests lack of health care may be to blame

• 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.
• Young Type 1 Diabetics Benefit From Exercise
  Frequency of regular physical activity was key factor in healthy blood levels, study finds
• Two Diabetes Drugs Double Heart Failure Risk: Study
  Avandia, Actos-linked danger occurs even at low doses and among younger patients.

• 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.
• 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.
• Study Links Diet Soft Drinks With Cardiac Risk
  Just one soda a day tied to higher incidence of metabolic syndrome.

• July 20, 2007

  Low-Carb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome
  Researchers find out how the diets seem to reduce appetite, weight.

• 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.
• One Billion People Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
  Expert suggests recommended daily intake be boosted to help prevent disease
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• July 18, 2007

  Give Your Spare Tire a Break
• 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.
• CT Heart Scans Raise Cancer Risk
  Study suggests the tests be carefully matched to patients' need, risk
• Diabetics Face More Complications After Trauma
  They're also less likely to be discharged to home, study finds

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Blood Test Warns of Dangerous 'Deep Belly' Fat
  This type of fat around organs boosts health risks, researchers say.
• 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.
• 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.

• July 11, 2007

  Researchers Find New Use for Anti-Malarial Drug

• 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.
• 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.
• Drugs Old and New May Fight Diabetes
  Anti-malaria drug cut disease risk, and new drugs helped diabetics lose weight.

• 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.
• Selenium Supplements Boost Type 2 Diabetes Risk
  Chances were 50% higher among those taking 200 micrograms daily, study finds
• Pumpkin Extract Aids Insulin Production
  Compound regenerated damaged pancreatic cells in diabetic rats, researchers say

• 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.

• 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.
• Counseling Boosts Weight-Loss Program Success
  Frequent meetings, cutting calories helps, study finds

• 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.
• Health Tip: Understanding Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  Here are warning signs

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Home Blood Sugar Monitoring Questioned
  For many patients with type 2 diabetes it may not help with glucose control, study finds.
• Rise in Child Chronic Illness Could Swamp Health Care
  Diabetes, asthma will follow American kids as they age, experts warn.
• Portion-Control Dishware Helps Obese Diabetics Lose Weight
  Marked up plates and bowls led to 5% weight loss and cut need for medication.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Gila Monster Spit Could Be a Weight-Loss Hit
  Chemical in lizard's saliva helps diabetics drop pounds, study finds.

• June 24, 2007

  U.S. Predicts Diabetes Epidemic to Go On Unchecked
  As cases increase, so will accompanying health problems, experts predict
• Body Fat Might Be Healthy for Type 1 Diabetics
  The finding is no reason for them to become obese, however, researchers add.

• June 23, 2007

  New Devices Shine a Light on Blood Sugar Control
  The high-tech tools could be an alternative to needle-based tests

• 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.

• June 22, 2007

  Health Tip: Numbness in Diabetics
  It may be a symptom of nerve damage

• 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.

• 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.
• Obesity Cuts Risk of Dying After Heart Attack
  But being overweight boosts odds for an attack in the first place, experts warn.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• June 18, 2007

  U.S. Women Lagging in Diabetes Care, Study Suggests
  Death rates are down for men but up for women.
• Pre-Diabetic Changes Double Heart Disease Risk
  These early blood sugar trends can be lethal, study finds.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• June 11, 2007

  Diabetes Cuts 8 Years Off Life
  It boosts heart disease risk but in many cases can be prevented, experts say.
• Heart Disease a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
  Patients treated for vascular trouble had better cognition, study found.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• FDA Seeks Strictest Warning for Diabetes Drugs
  The request concerning Avandia and Actos was issued May 23 but not made public until Wednesday.

• 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.
• 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.
• Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
  They include arthritis, diabetes, heart disease; finding could revolutionize medicine, expert says.
• 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.

• 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.
• New Study Finds No Significant Heart Attack Risk From Diabetes Drug
  Finding conflicts with previous research that found significant heart threat.

• May 29, 2007

  Simple Guide Helps Diabetics Manage Their Meds
  Questionnaire promotes better doctor-patient talks about statin drugs
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Transplanted Cells Could Ease Surgery-Induced Diabetes
  The cells might rescue those who've undergone partial removal of the pancreas
• Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
  Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar, cardio risk factors
• Doctors Not Ready to Abandon Diabetes Drug
  Study that links Avandia to heart attacks needs further exploration, experts say.
• Type 2 Diabetes Takes Toll on Teens
  Doctors need to use more aggressive measures to treat, prevent disease, experts say

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks
  Obesity-linked problem tied to diabetes, high blood pressure during pregnancy
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Attack, Death Risk: Study
  But manufacturer defends the safety of oral medication for type 2 disease.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• "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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Diet Rich in Cereal Fibers May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
  The nutrient magnesium may also offer protective effects, German study says.

• May 11, 2007

  Worksite Health Programs Boost the Bottom Line: Study
  Better control of diabetes, heart disease means more productive workers

• May 8, 2007

  Diabetes Drug Boosts Chemo

• 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.

• May 5, 2007

  Dramatic Rise in U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Type 2 Diabetes
  Study authors lay the blame on the obesity epidemic.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Gene Material Strongly Linked to Heart Disease
  The same cluster raises diabetes risk, too, and a test is in the works, scientists say.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Severe Low Blood Sugar Won't Harm Brain
  Type 1 diabetics shouldn't worry about past hypoglycemic episodes, study suggests.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Studies Uncover Genes Boosting Type 2 Diabetes Risk
  But it's not an excuse not to eat right and exercise, expert says

• 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.
• Food Prep May Be as Important as Ingredients Themselves
  Frying, grilling can boost hazardous inflammatory toxins, scientists say
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