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Diabetes Center   [ Home >  Diabetes >  More  Related Items ]   DIABETES - ARTICLES NEW Diabetics need to watch out for depression July 4, 2008 People with symptoms of depression are more likely to develop diabetes, according to a study. The researchers also found that those with treated type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of depression. NEW It is worthwhile screening for type 2 diabetes July 4, 2008 Screening for signs of type 2 diabetes is cost effective, according to a new study. This is so whether lifestyle or medication is prescribed to intervene to avert the risk of diabetes. Diabetic self-monitoring may not be a good thing June 20, 2008 Self-monitoring of type 2 diabetes does not necessarily help the patient control their condition. Indeed, it may even have some drawbacks. Diabetics with high blood pressure are losing out June 6, 2008 Although high blood pressure is a threat to people with diabetes, doctors do not always do anything about it. A new study shows that only half of those at risk get the care and attention that they need. Higher oxidized LDL is linked to metabolic syndrome June 6, 2008 Oxidized low density lipoprotein could be a marker for the metabolic syndrome, according to a new study. Metabolic syndrome often precedes diabetes, so this may help pinpoint those at risk at an early stage. Diabetes drugs increase fracture risk May 23, 2008 Commonly used oral diabetes drugs have a downside, according to a new study. They decrease bone formation and so are linked with increased risk of fracture. Testosterone link found in type 1 diabetes April 9, 2008 Testosterone deficiency is common among men with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. Lack of testosterone could be linked to insulin resistance. Vitamin D in childhood reduces diabetes risk April 9, 2008 Vitamin D supplementation in childhood helps ward off type 1 diabetes later on. These new findings add to a growing belief that a lack vitamin D and sunlight play a role in autoimmune disease. Try Tai Chi to prevent diabetes April 9, 2008 A new study shows that Tai Chi exercises have beneficial effects on people with raised blood glucose. This might prove helpful in helping ward off type 2 diabetes. Diabetics can help themselves March 28, 2008 Patient education improves weight loss, attitude and smoking cessation among patients newly diagnosed with diabetes. But it does not seem to have any impact on glucose levels. Insulin restriction may be fatal March 10, 2008 Women with type 1 diabetes who deliberately restrict their insulin for fear of weight gain are putting their lives at risk. A new study shows 30 percent of women are not taking enough insulin and they have a higher mortality and diabetes complication rates than those who adhere well to their treatment schedule. Avoid A Diabetic Foot Ulcer January 3, 2008 Foot ulcers are a common complication in type-2 diabetics, and cannot always be avoided by the usual careful self-inspections urged by physicians. However, foot skin temperature measurements allow patients to acquire an early warning of the likelihood of ulceration, according to a study summarized here. Vitamin E Works for Some Diabetics December 20, 2007 Vitamin E supplementation appears to halve the frequency of cardiac death, heart attack, and stroke in diabetics who carry a particular type of gene that puts them at increased risk. What's Should Your HbA1c Value Be? December 6, 2007 The hemoglobin-A1c blood test (HbA1c) measures blood sugar control over the previous 3 months, and it's the best measurement of glucose control for type 2 diabetics. But what's the best target HbA1c value for you to aim at? Different Mortality Rate Trends in Diabetic Men and Women September 11, 2007 The mortality rate in diabetic men, but not in women, has declined over the last 40 years, in parallel to the overall US mortality rate. The gender difference is most probably related to less satisfactory prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular disease in women, compared with that in men. Which Oral Meds for Type 2 Diabetes? August 14, 2007 An extensive review by Johns Hopkins experts shows that, for most patients with type 2 diabetes, older and less expensive oral drugs are as effective at controlling blood sugar with side effect profiles as good as those of newer agents. Cinnamon Slows Gastric Emptying, Too July 31, 2007 Healthy volunteers given a test meal (rice pudding) with added cinnamon have delayed emptying of their stomachs, as well as lower post-meal blood sugar levels. But there's still room for good clinical trials of cinnamon before it can be recommended as a treatment in diabetes ... Some Diabetics Are Not Taking Their Medication January 3, 2007 African American type-2 diabetics, who have a higher burden of illness and mortality than White Americans, are less likely to take their oral medications than White or other races. This reduced adherence to therapy explains, in part, their poorer outcome. When Should Diabetics Start a Heart Protection Program? October 23, 2006 A large Canadian study shows that diabetics are likely to become high risk candidates for heart attack, stroke, or death about 15 years earlier than persons without diabetes. Chromium for Type 2 Diabetes? August 28, 2006 Does chromium help poorly controlled diabetics? The controversy continues, spurred by this "positive" study one year after two negative ones. A New Tactic for Diabetes? October 17, 2005 In type 2 diabetics of long standing, the sensitivity of the beta cells in the pancreas to glucose is diminished. It can be restored, however, by adding a mixture of protein breakdown products and amino acids to carbohydrate intake, according to a new study from the Netherlands Statins in Diabetes October 11, 2005 Type 2 diabetics who take statin drugs for raised cholesterol levels halve the rate at which their coronary arteries show signs of advancing atherosclerosis. . . Preventing Coronary Disease in Diabetics July 2, 2004 The American College of Physicians has published guidelines for using lipid-lowering medication in patients with type 2 diabetes, whether they have elevated cholesterol levels or not. The benefits are quite clear-cut . . . Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Type 2 Diabetes September 10, 2003 The metabolic syndrome, which is becoming increasingly common, has been shown to predict not only coronary heart disease, but even more compellingly, type 2 diabetes . . . Multifaceted Approach to Diabetes Management March 28, 2003 A new study from Denmark has shown that aggressive treatment of risk factors such as hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels, and elevated triglycerides, can markedly reduce diabetes-related vascular complications. Managing Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes February 7, 2003 Diabetics are at greatly increased risk of cardiovascular events (myocardial infarct, stroke, heart failure), compared with non-diabetics. The review summarized here covers the goals for therapy, and how to reach them. Exercise Helps Control Diabetic Vascular Disease November 14, 2002 Here's a MEDLINE-sourced literature summary of exercise and cardiovascular health in people with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Older Adults Need Better Treatment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors June 20, 2002 A new study reminds clinicians that older people, with or without type 2 diabetes, need improved ongoing care to keep CVD risk factors under control. Diabetics Are Trying Alternative Treatments April 30, 2002 A recent survey showed that people with diabetes, especially older patients, are trying alternative forms of treatment. Advice to Physicians: Advise Your Patients April 30, 2002 Physicians are in the best position to help patients improve their health habits, but a survey shows that some let counseling opportunities slip away. Lifestyle More Important Than Medication in Preventing Diabetes March 27, 2002 A large US study showed has shown that lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) are more effective than medication with metformin in preventing the occurrence of type 2 diabetes. Exercise Offers Improved Glycemic Control October 18, 2001 Exercise should be a cornerstone in the management of type 2 diabetes because it can lower blood glucose levels and may improve insulin sensitivity. A Healthful Lifestyle Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes October 18, 2001 A new Harvard study suggests that two potent risk factors for type 2 diabetes - obesity and lack of exercise - may be even more harmful in combination with one another. Angiotensin-Receptor Antagonists in Type 2 Diabetes October 12, 2001 It's long been known that angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors slow progress of end-stage renal disease in type 1 diabetes. However, there are fewer data to support their effectiveness in type 2 diabetes. Three studies just published show that 2 "cousins" of ACE-inhibitors, the angiotensin-receptor blocking drugs irbesartan and losartan, are indeed effective in type 2 diabetic patients at risk. Excess Weight Adds Health Problems August 31, 2001 Obesity is on the rise worldwide. Another new study warns of the long-range health risks of being overweight. Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce the Risk of Diabetes July 25, 2001 A new study reports that even small changes in eating and exercise habits can considerably reduce a person's chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, hypertension, and mild cognitive decline in middle-aged adults July 2, 2001 Treatment of hypertension and diabetes before age 60 might lessen the burden of cognitive impairment in later life, according to the results of this study. While several studies have shown a clear relationship between diabetes mellitus, cognitive decline and dementia (usually vascular dementia), and a relationship between hypertension and cognitive decline, none of them have been large-scale longitudinal studies or have measured cognition in middle life. Lifestyle Changes Or Medication? July 27, 2000 The need for a preventive approach to cardiovascular disease is well recognised and has had considerable success during the past thirty years. Equally clear is the fact that . High Fiber Diet May Help Control Diabetes June 8, 2000 An article in this week's The New England Journal of Medicine reports that a very high fiber diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods . ACE inhibitor beneficial in diabetics at risk May 25, 2000 We have referred briefly on this site to the recently published results of the Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) Study. This study, conducted at 267 centers in 19 countries in North and South America and Europe, compared the angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, ramipril, with placebo for effectiveness in reducing cardiovascular events in at-risk patients. Treating older diabetics in the USA - not good news May 25, 2000 The benefits of treating diabetes vigorously are becoming better known. Tight control of blood glucose levels reduces the frequency of complications, effective control of blood pressure in diabetics lowers the risk of cardiovascular events. Does diabetes trigger Alzheimer's disease? March 24, 2000 Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for thrombotic stroke, so that a relationship to vascular dementia might be presumed. Indeed, it has been shown to be associated with an increased incidence of multi-infarct dementia in previous studies. A relationship between diabetes and Alzheimer disease has not been established, to date. The authors of the article summarized here used data from the Rotterdam Study to explore this possibility. . New Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes January 27, 2000 The pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes is rapidly evolving with many options now available for initial monotherapy, as well as combination therapy that successfully improves blood glucose control.   RELATED ITEMS Are You Headed For the Nursing Home? 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