January 8, 2009

Home  Health Centers  HealthandAge Network  Caregivers' Center  Men's Health  Women's Health  News  Articles  Questions & Answers  Tools  Primer on Aging   RSS Choose Font Size Normal Large Extra Large

Diabetes Center   [ Home >  Diabetes >  More  Related Items ]   DIABETES - NEWS CENTER Aspirin Does Not Prevent Diabetes January 6, 2009 Prior studies have suggested that high-doses of aspirin might have an effect on blood sugar control. However, chronic, low-dose aspirin does not prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in otherwise healthy women, according to a study published in the January 2009 issue of Diabetes Care. Diabetic Women More Likely to Die After a Heart Attack December 4, 2008 Due to the protective effects of estrogen, middle-aged women typically have fewer cardiovascular events than their male peers. However, diabetic women under the age of 65 seem to have worse cardiovascular outcomes than diabetic men of the same age, according to a study published in the November 2008 issue of Heart. Genetic Screening Offers Only Modest Improvement in Predicting Diabetes November 25, 2008 Genetic screening provides only a slightly better prediction of diabetes risk than knowledge of common diabetes risk factors alone, according to a new study published in the November 20, 2008 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. FDA Recalls Insulin Syringes November 13, 2008 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified health care professionals and patients that nearly half a million single-use ReliOn syringes (manufactured by Covidien Ltd.) are being recalled due to possible mislabeling Alzheimer's Survival Influenced by Diabetes and High Blood Pressure November 12, 2008 Both diabetes and hypertension predict a shorter lifespan in people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the November 4, 2008 issue of the journal Neurology Vitamin K Reduces Progression of Insulin Resistance November 3, 2008 Supplementation with vitamin K may reduce the progression of insulin resistance in older men, according to a study reported in the November 2008 issue of Diabetes Care Diabetes and Depression May Be a Deadly Double Whammy October 14, 2008 Elderly individuals who suffer from both diabetes and depression have an increased risk of death from all causes compared to their diabetic counterparts who were not depressed, according to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Strict Blood Sugar Control May Reduce Risk of High Blood Pressure September 29, 2008 Individuals with type I diabetes seem to be less likely to develop hypertension, or high blood pressure, if they maintain tight blood sugar control for an extended period of time, according to an article published in a recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Tell Your Retina to Say "Cheese!" September 18, 2008 Diabetic retinopathy, or damage to the retina, is a complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness. Diabetic patients who have limited access to ophthalmologists often do not get screened for diabetic retinopathy. Continuous Blood Sugar Monitoring Helps Type I Diabetics September 15, 2008 Adults with type I diabetes, once called juvenile diabetes, can better control their disease by using a device that continually monitors their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published online by the New England Journal of Medicine. Vitamin C Linked to Decreased Diabetes Risk August 14, 2008 Last week, we reported that high consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks seems to increase the risk for type 2 diabetes among African-American women. Sugary Drinks Increase Diabetes Risk August 8, 2008 You might think it's an old wives' tale that eating a lot of sugar puts you at risk for diabetes. However, in the July 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, investigators from Boston University and Harvard School of Public Health reported that regular intake of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and fruit drinks is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes among black women. Popeye Was Right ? Spinach is Good for You July 18, 2008 In the most recent online issue of Lancet Neurology, researchers reported that lowering blood pressure in the elderly might reduce the risk for dementia. Exercise More Intensely, Exercise Less Often July 15, 2008 Up to 25% of the U.S. population is affected by metabolic syndrome. Depression and Diabetes - A Two-Way Street June 25, 2008 Depressive symptoms have previously been associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. But, does it work the other way around as well? A Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Diabetes Risk June 11, 2008 The Mediterranean diet is based on a high intake of legumes, nuts, fish, olive oil and vegetables. Latest Screening Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes June 9, 2008 An estimated 9% of all Americans have type 2 diabetes, a disease in which the body does not properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert food sources into energy. Erectile Dysfunction: A Predictor for Heart Disease May 29, 2008 Extensive studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack - for example, increasing age, male gender, high cholesterol, tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. Is Obesity Really an Epidemic? May 23, 2008 According to a study in a recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine - yes, obesity is an epidemic among almost all age, racial, and ethnic groups in the United States Diabetes Drugs May Increase Hip Fractures May 9, 2008 Perhaps you've already heard that the diabetes drugs rosiglitazone (marketed as Avandia®) and pioglitazone (marketed as Actos®) have been linked to an increased risk of heart failure and may increase the risk of bone fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes. Rosiglitazone has also been associated with an increased risk of heart attack. Vacuum Your Diabetic Foot Ulcer April 24, 2008 Diabetic ulcers are the most common foot injuries leading to amputation, and foot complications are the most frequent cause of hospitalization in patients with diabetes. Potential Benefits of Aggressive Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Control in Diabetics April 16, 2008 More news about cholesterol... Gel for Diabetic Ulcers Linked to More Cancer Deaths April 14, 2008 The Food and Drug Association (FDA) recently warned healthcare professionals that study results suggested an association between becaplermin gel (marketed as Regranex®) and cancer-related death. Does Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Diabetes? April 10, 2008 In the past, experimental studies suggested that calcium and vitamin D might reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes Drug Prevents Progression of Heart Disease April 8, 2008 According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Most diabetics have other health problems, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which increase their risk for heart disease. Detecting Diabetic Complications at Home March 5, 2008 Diabetic neuropathy, the peripheral nerve damage associated with diabetes, affects approximately 10-65% of people with diabetes. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, loss of balance, impaired coordination, and even gastrointestinal problems. Conflicting Results on Diabetes Control February 24, 2008 About 10 days ago I posted a piece about the news that very tight control of blood sugar may not be the best thing for type 2 diabetics. Specifically, the ACCORD clinical study showed that treatment aimed at lowering the HbA1c to below 6.0% led to more deaths than those in the group with a less intensive goal - an HbA1c of 7.0% to 7.9%. Intensive Control of Type 2 Diabetes May Not Be the Ideal February 15, 2008 Just when the message was getting through to the 15 million-odd type 2 diabetics in the USA , someone has called a big "Wait a minute!" Popular wisdom was that the lower diabetics could lower their glycosylated hemoglobin level - their HbA1c - the better. Maybe a Mild NSAID Can Fend Off Type 2 Diabetes February 13, 2008 Harvard and Joslin Diabetes Center physicians have been testing a way to try and ward off the development of type 2 diabetes. Statins Do It Again - This Time for Diabetics January 22, 2008 By now regular readers know that I'm high on statins. They can do a lot more than just lower your 'bad' (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Their ability to delay mortality from cardiovascular disease has led some to call them the 'new aspirin'. Now there's a meta-analysis of 14 studies of the effects of statins in diabetic patients, published in the Lancet. How a Daily Drink Can Help Diabetics January 20, 2008 I've posted several pieces about the benefits to health of 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day (2 a day for men, 1 a day for women). Modern Medical Myths December 30, 2007 We talk of Old Wives Tales, but many of the health-related ones persist today - along with some new ones. A Paradox, a Paradox . . . December 29, 2007 Who would expect that raised postprandial (after-meal) blood sugars would be associated with a reduced risk of fractures? Diabetics Taking Vinegar? December 19, 2007 When I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 12 years ago, my physician said "we'll fix the fasting glucose, and after that it'll be easy". And he did, and it was. I started taking an oral antidiabetic drug, instituted a regular exercise program, and tried to eat less. My fasting blood glucose normalized, and I've merely had to add an additional oral medication to keep a reasonable daily glucose profile ever since. I was therefore interested in reading an article in Diabetes Care describing the benefits of a dose of vinegar taken at bedtime on the fasting flood sugar level. Congratulations, Diabetics! November 9, 2007 All you type 2 diabetic patients deserve congratulations - or at least, most of you. It seems that, between 1997 and 2005, the percentage of you with cardiovascular disease decreased by 11%. This number came from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The Metabolic Syndrome and Mental Decline October 24, 2007 There's good news and bad news for people with the metabolic syndrome who are worried about their mental capabilities and Alzheimer's disease. The syndrome is a cluster of risk factors - high blood pressure, overweight, low HDL-cholesterol, and raised fasting glucose. I'll give you the bad news first. Both the Glitazones Carry Cardiac Risks October 9, 2007 Cardiologists have been tumbling over each other to report the results of analyses of studies done with the two major glitazones: rosiglitazone (Avandia®) and pioglitazone (Actos®). It looks as if this class of antidiabetic drugs will become used less and less, and will disappear as soon as other approaches take over. More Good News for Diabetics ... October 2, 2007 . . . unless you're teetotal. As with several health conditions, moderate wine consumption improves fasting glucose levels in diabetics. This has been shown in an Israeli study that was actually done in teetotalers. It's been reported in the journal Diabetes Care. Apparently there are quite a lot of alcohol abstainers in Israel, and it wasn't too difficult to find over 100 teetotal type 2 diabetics to participate in a study. They were aged between 40 and 75. Poor Outlook for Women Diabetics September 2, 2007 The overall mortality has been falling in the United States for a number of years, but it's not been known, until now, whether it's falling for both diabetics and non-diabetics. Now a study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows pretty clearly that, for men, the rate is falling to about the same degree. But things are different in diabetic women. Screening for Diabetes Without a Needle-Stick August 2, 2007 Many years ago diabetes was diagnosed by testing the urine for sugar. This was pretty crude - many people with the disease would be missed by this method. Then came the era of the glucose tolerance test: a fasting blood sugar and repeat sampling at 30', 1 h, 90' and 2 h after taking a glucose drink. Then the HbA1c came into fashion. Still a blood test, and not really used for screening, but an advance over a regular blood sugar level - and you didn't need to fast. Saturday Quack - Scrub the Selenium July 28, 2007 The term "preclinical data" refers to information obtained from animal experiments, for the most part. And "observational studies" are just that - conclusions based on observations without any strong supporting evidence. So it's not totally surprising when opinions about some treatments have to be reversed in the light of good clinical studies. Diabetes Begets Depression June 28, 2007 Depression is more frequent in elderly diabetics, according to a new study. Over 2,500 community-dwelling people in their 70s without depression were followed for almost 6 years. The findings are reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. One Door Closes, Another Opens... June 12, 2007 There are several examples where a drug that's unsuitable for one use (or indication, as the doctors call it) turns out to be useful in another. The first one to come to mind is thalidomide. It was originally marketed in Europe as a sleep aid, or hypnotic. However, a serious unexpected adverse effect was reported - women taking the drug during the first three months of their pregnancy gave birth to infants with severe malformations: missing or shortened upper limbs, fused legs, and so on. The drug was never introduced in the USA. Some say this was due to the alertness of an FDA reviewer, but the rumor was that she was on vacation for a time and her review was delayed. Anyhow, thalidomide has been revived. It was approved by the FDA in 1998 for treating disfiguring complications of leprosy, and in 2006 for treating multiple myeloma. Sleep Apnea and Diabetes May 31, 2007 It's recently been shown that sleep deprivation is associated with increased body weight, and also with the metabolic syndrome. So it may not be too surprising that it can also increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Yale scientists reported this at the American Thoracic Society meeting. Maggots to the Rescue! May 17, 2007 Previous decades of indiscriminate antibiotic use have resulted in the emergence of bacterial strains that are resistant to just about every class of antibiotic. The worst offender is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is widespread in both community and hospital environments. It's particularly troublesome in diabetic foot clinics, where, in one clinic in UK, as many as 40% of organisms isolated from infected diabetic ulcers were MRSA. Tight Control of Diabetes Can Ward Off MCI May 16, 2007 Only a week or so ago we reported a study showing that diabetes is associated with an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment or MCI - the half-way house between normal memory loss in aging and Alzheimer's disease. A Link between Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment? May 8, 2007 Three weeks ago I posted an item on mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. It seems that there are already minute structural changes in the brain before MCI is readily diagnosed by neuropsychiatric tests. Now there's a report that type 2 diabetes is associated with the development of amnestic MCI. It was published in the Archives of Neurology by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center, New York. A Selenium Surprise May 4, 2007 Selenium is an important component of antioxidant enzymes, so that it can be supposed to have healthful properties. Johns Hopkins researchers, therefore, undertook to investigate the possibility that selenium might prevent the development of diabetes. They have published their findings in the journal Diabetes Care. Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes? April 30, 2007 I don't usually write about exciting animal experiment results , or when only a few patients have responded to an experimental therapy. However, a short report at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists meeting was so intriguing that it's worth mentioning here. Foster-Schubert of Seattle, Washington, described results from Europe in two patients with type 2 diabetes who were treated by a sort of bariatric procedure. (Bariatric surgery is the term used for gastric bypass surgery for severe obesity.) Diabetes Complications Are Damaging April 27, 2007 As the frequency of type 2 diabetes grows, so does the number of people with complications. A national education program called the State of Diabetes Complications in America, created by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, updates the situation. Diabetics Resistant to Aspirin? April 8, 2007 Many of us have taken a 'baby' aspirin daily (or on alternate days) for years, in the belief that it can stave off coronary artery disease. Recently there have been studies suggesting that for under-65 women this is an unnecessary exercise - it doesn't work so well and has possibly severe side effects (bleeding gastric ulceration, for instance). But for men, and women over 65, the regular use of aspirin, at about 81 to 100 mg daily, has clear benefits. These are related to it's effect on blood platelets, slowing or stopping thrombosis. Management improves the health of diabetes patients March 20, 2007 New approach based on managing glucose may help improve the condition of patients with diabetes. Growth hormone may put athletes at risk of diabetes February 27, 2007 Using growth hormone to boost athletic performance could put you at risk of diabetes. Taking cultural factors into account is useful in helping to manage diabetes February 21, 2007 Culturally specific diabetes management is especially beneficial to low income patients. Dietary zinc does not appear to prevent diabetes February 2, 2007 There is no hard evidence that zinc can prevent diabetes, according to a new study. Men with diabetes can benefit from erectile dysfunction drugs January 31, 2007 Drugs that treat erectile dysfunction are both safe and effective for men with diabetes, according to a new study. Scientists discover gene variant that raises diabetes risk January 31, 2007 Half of the US population has a gene variant that impairs glucose tolerance, putting them at risk of diabetes. Healthy lifestyle works in diabetes January 24, 2007 Lifestyle changes are as effective as medication in treating type 2 diabetes. Ranibuzumab helps diabetes-related eye problem December 19, 2006 Drug slows down blindness complication in people with diabetes, according to clinical trial. Job stress could be a risk factor for diabetes November 24, 2006 People suffering from workplace stress or job burnout seem to be more likely to develop diabetes. Metabolic syndrome in African-Americans is linked with increased risk of chronic kidney disease November 23, 2006 For African-Americans with high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome will increase the risk of chronic kidney disease. Panic attacks can be a complicating factor in diabetes November 22, 2006 People with diabetes who have panic attacks also have more health complications and worse quality of life. Study demonstrates benefit of diabetes drug against heart disease November 14, 2006 A diabetes drug, pioglitazone, appears to slow the progression of heart disease. New study shows fruit yoghurt is a good food for people with diabetes November 10, 2006 Fruit yoghurt, especially when made with soy, can help with the management of diabetes. Pacemakers, rather than beta blockers, could be a better treatment for heart failure November 8, 2006 Many patients with heart failure may benefit more from having a pacemaker than being treated with beta blockers. People with diabetes can benefit from heart transplant November 7, 2006 Diabetes need not preclude someone having a heart transplant, according to a ten year study. People at risk of pre-diabetes need to get their glucose checked November 6, 2006 One American in six has got pre-diabetes but does not realize it. People with diabetes can benefit from ACE inhibitors November 3, 2006 New study reveals that ACE inhibitors reduce kidney disease risk in people with diabetes. Putting the patient at the center of diabetes management October 4, 2006 The patient must have a bigger say in diabetes care. Tackling diabetes as a progressive disease October 3, 2006 Diabetes is a progressive disease and new therapies are needed to modify its course. Japanese adults with diabetes have an increased risk of cancer September 29, 2006 A study has found that Japanese adults who have diabetes also have an increased risk of cancer, especially in the liver, pancreas and kidney. Diabetes may be made worse by sleep deprivation September 21, 2006 Sleep deprivation is linked to poor blood sugar control in diabetes, according to a new study. Pioglitazone protects against secondary stroke September 7, 2006 The diabetes drug pioglitazone reduces the risk of recurrent stroke by nearly half. Summer heat can be tough on diabetes, experts advise August 21, 2006 People with diabetes need to take special care in summer heat. Link between regulatory gene, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance found August 18, 2006 New discoveries on a regulatory gene may lead to treatment for metabolic syndrome. A study shows that ethnic origin is a factor in medication adherence for type 2 diabetes August 17, 2006 African Americans are less likely to adhere to medication for type 2 diabetes. The earlier type 2 diabetes begins, the greater the risk of kidney disease July 28, 2006 Young American Indians affected by type 2 diabetes run a big risk of premature end stage kidney disease. Exercise helps keep type 2 diabetes under control July 24, 2006 A daily walk may be as good as medication for controlling type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes increases glaucoma risk in women July 20, 2006 A new report from the Nurses' Health Study reveals a link between type 2 diabetes and primary wide angle glaucoma. Diabetics beat alpha blockers in metabolic syndrome June 28, 2006 A comparison shows that, for metabolic syndrome, diuretics are the blood pressure lowering treatment of choice. Coffee linked to lower diabetes risk June 27, 2006 A study shows that an ingredient in coffee may protect from diabetes. Low-carb diet good for diabetics June 22, 2006 Reducing carbohydrates gives better blood sugar control to people who have diabetes. Retinol binding protein proves to be a marker of risk for diabetes June 20, 2006 A study shows that retinol binding protein is elevated in cases of diabetes and diabetes risk. Let's fight diabetes together! June 13, 2006 The International Diabetes Foundation is calling for a United Nations resolution on diabetes to show the world how serious the problem has become. Too many unneeded amputations June 5, 2006 Up to 85 per cent of amputations in diabetics may not be necessary, says the International Diabetes Foundation. Americans not as healthy as the English May 10, 2006 A comparison shows that U.S residents have poorer health than their English counterparts with higher rates of diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. Many diabetics missing out on protective drugs April 26, 2006 A study shows that nearly half of older diabetics do not receive drugs that could protect them from complications. Use two tests for diabetes control April 25, 2006 A diabetes expert recommends the ongoing use of two tests for blood sugar in the quest for good management of diabetes. Additional drug helps reduce complications in diabetes April 25, 2006 Preliminary results suggest that patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from the addition of spironolactone to their treatment. Not much difference between human insulin and other drugs April 24, 2006 Fast-acting artificial insulin is as good as human insulin but it is not clear what the long-term effects are. Exercise and diet can reduce neuropathic pain April 20, 2006 Research shows that an exercise and diet plan will help neuropathic pain in those with glucose intolerance. New guidelines for diabetes pain April 10, 2006 Better management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain may result from the issue of new guidelines. Partial success in diabetes therapy trial March 29, 2006 Cell transplants can reverse type 1 diabetes, according to some new experiments. Ethnic influences on diabetic heart problems March 21, 2006 A new study using heart imaging shows the early effect of diabetes on the heart varies with ethnicity. Advance in human pancreas stem cells February 27, 2006 New research shows that stem cells in the pancreas can be made into insulin-producing cells. Sock survey could help diabetics February 24, 2006 Tests have shown which socks are most likely to damage the feet. Obesity a factor in type 1 diabetes February 9, 2006 A new study shows that obesity can accelerate the progress of type 1 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome risk in some transplants January 27, 2006 A study shows that patients with metabolic syndrome may not have a good outcome after simultaneous kidney pancreas transplant. Stress at work associated with metabolic syndrome January 24, 2006 A new study shows that stress at work doubles the risk of metabolic syndrome. Early treatment of type 1 diabetes reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke December 30, 2005 A new study reveals that early and aggressive treatment of type I diabetes leads to a substantial decrease in the risk of heart disease and stroke. Breastfeeding reduces risk of diabetes November 28, 2005 A study shows that duration of breastfeeding can influence the risk of type 2 diabetes in later life. Promising results for diabetic nephropathy drug November 17, 2005 A clinical trial shows that patients with diabetic kidney disease improve if given a new drug on top of standard treatment. Global burden of foot problems among diabetics is revealed November 15, 2005 A study shows that a foot is amputated every 30 seconds because of diabetic complications. Diabetics at increased risk of colorectal cancer November 2, 2005 A national survey finds an increased risk of colorectal cancer among those who have diabetes. Statins reduce heart risk in diabetic patients with kidney disease October 27, 2005 A study shows that pravastatin cuts the risk of heart attack in patients with diabetes and kidney disease. Drug treatment reduces complications in diabetes October 13, 2005 A clinical trial shows that pioglitazone can reduce the risk of death, heart attack and stroke among those with type 2 diabetes. Kidney complications reducing in diabetes over time October 12, 2005 In the last four decades, the importance of kidney disease as a complication of diabetes appears to have declined. Poor health literacy linked to health problems October 11, 2005 Those who have difficulty obtaining and interpreting health information tend to be more limited by medical problems like diabetes. Drug reduces heart attack, stroke and deaths in diabetes patients September 23, 2005 A new study suggests how pioglitazone reduces complications among high risk patients with type 2 diabetes. Neuropathy may be first sign of diabetes September 22, 2005 A recent study suggests that patients who present with idiopathic neuropathy might be showing the first signs of diabetes. Diabetics do worse after ankle surgery August 18, 2005 In the largest study of its kind, researchers find that those with diabetes are more prone to complications after ankle surgery than non-diabetics. Free medicine for diabetics? July 19, 2005 A study suggests there could be great benefit in offering people with diabetes free medication. Adult lifestyle a big risk factor for diabetes July 13, 2005 Childhood factors are not as significant as adult lifestyle when it comes to diabetes risk. How diabetics can avoid amputation June 27, 2005 A new study looks at how foot problems are treated among people with diabetes. People with diabetes are sensitive to pollution June 6, 2005 A new study shows that those with diabetes experience a problem with their blood vessels on days when environmental pollution is high. Fiber supplements may lower heart risk in diabetics May 3, 2005 Diabetics who take fiber supplements can expect an improvement in their cholesterol profile. Pancreatic cell transplant for diabetes April 22, 2005 Researchers in Japan report the reversal of diabetes by transplanting insulin-making cells from a living donor. One-meter waistline predicts high risk of diabetes and heart disease April 19, 2005 A study shows that those with a waistline of one meter or more are at serious risk of insulin resistance. Gene variant predicts type 2 diabetes March 31, 2005 Researchers say that a specific gene variant is more common among those with type 2 diabetes. Moderate alcohol protects against type 2 diabetes March 24, 2005 A review shows that those who drink moderately have a lower risk of diabetes than non-drinkers or heavy drinkers. Sleep apnea treatment reduces glucose levels among diabetics March 4, 2005 Treatment of sleep apnea by the most common form of therapy has a positive impact on blood glucose levels among diabetics. Two days of inactivity brings on insulin resistance January 21, 2005 It only takes two days of physical inactivity before the body's efficient use of insulin decreases. High glucose and diabetes increase cancer risk January 13, 2005 New research shows that high glucose levels and diabetes are major risk factors for a number of cancers. Heart danger for diabetics treated with insulin January 6, 2005 Diabetic patients with heart failure who use insulin face an increased mortality risk. Diabetes increases mortality after bypass January 4, 2005 A study shows that people with type 2 diabetes are more at risk of dying after they have a heart bypass. Diabetes management improves when patients and doctors share goals November 10, 2003 People with diabetes who are in agreement with what their doctor suggests do much better in controlling their condition. High lifetime risk of developing diabetes October 10, 2003 One in three individuals born in the year 2000 may go on to develop diabetes. Chromium could be diabetes remedy September 3, 2003 A new trial shows that chromium picolinate improves insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes. Bad prescribing for diabetics with heart failure July 7, 2003 People who have both diabetes and heart failure are being treated with drugs that are not recommended by the Food and Drug Administration. New drug for type 1 diabetes? May 6, 2003 Researchers say that a drug used to fight infection in cancer patients can also protect mice from type I diabetes. Brain atrophy found in people with diabetes April 8, 2003 A new study shows that there is a loss of brain tissue among patients with childhood-onset diabetes which may lead to cognitive problems. Heart disease risk factors defined more precisely April 8, 2003 People with a family history of diabetes are more at risk of narrowed coronary arteries, even if they do not have diabetes themselves. Islet cell transplants help patients with severe diabetes April 7, 2003 Infusion of insulin producing cells removes insulin dependence in most patients with uncontrollable diabetes, according to a new study. Blood pressure control vital in diabetes April 2, 2003 Physicians have issued new guidelines that stress the importance of lowering blood pressure in people with diabetes. Short thighs link to diabetes March 10, 2003 Having short thighs is associated with a greater risk of insulin resistance or diabetes, researchers say. Reducing complications from knee replacement in diabetic patients February 11, 2003 People with diabetes may be less likely to have complications after a knee replacement if bone cement is used, along with an antibiotic. Assessing your risk of diabetes January 10, 2003 Understanding your risk of diabetes can be a good motivator for preventing the condition from developing. How to party with diabetes December 10, 2002 There's no reason why people with diabetes can't enjoy a celebration and still keep their condition under control. More news on HRT in women with diabetes December 4, 2002 A study of women with diabetes showed that hormone replacement helps some, but not others. New approach to diabetes treatment October 7, 2002 People with diabetes who can match their insulin dosing to their food choices report more control and better quality of life. Predicting kidney disease in diabetics September 2, 2002 Insulin resistance is a strong risk factor for kidney complications among people with type 1 diabetes. Transplant to help with type I diabetes August 7, 2002 The first patients are now receiving islet transplants, which restores the body's ability to make insulin. Nightlights could prevent diabetic blindness July 4, 2002 A new study suggests that illumination during the hours of darkness might prevent retinal damage in diabetes. New blood test for diabetes January 14, 2002 A fast and simple blood test, done on people at high risk, readily detects diabetes in the doctor's surgery. High blood pressure accompanies diabetes January 11, 2002 A majority of those with diabetes also have high blood pressure, compounding their risk of heart disease. Breast screen takeup lower among diabetic women January 7, 2002 Women who have diabetes are less likely to attend for a mammogram, thereby missing out on early diagnosis of breast cancer.   RELATED ITEMS Depression Worsens Any Chronic Condition September 17, 2007 You Can Stay in the Clean Plate Club, But... July 7, 2007 Burgeoning Association May 11, 2007 Many are missing out on health screening January 19, 2007 Obesity is taking its toll of the health of younger people December 7, 2006 Prostate cancer treatment may raise health risk September 21, 2006 The latest stats show obesity rates soaring, as the health of America suffers July 27, 2006 Glucose metabolism link to nerve disorder June 15, 2006 Antidepressant useful in preventing recurrent depression in diabetics May 9, 2006 Kidney stone procedure increases diabetes risk April 18, 2006 Second-hand smoke increases diabetes risk April 12, 2006 Choosing the best kidney for transplantation December 9, 2005

Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. [ Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | About Us | Site Map ]