‘Silent strokes’ linked to kidney failure in diabetics • Diabetes news • Feb 01 10 In patients with type 2 diabetes, silent cerebral infarction (SCI)—small areas of brain damage caused by injury to small blood vessels—signals an increased risk of progressive kidney disease and… Avoid extremes in diabetes treatment, study finds • Diabetes news • Jan 27 10 Moderation appears to be the best approach to controlling blood sugar in a form of diabetes that affects many adults, researchers said on Wednesday, since lowering it too far can… Poorer diabetics receive worse care than other in countries with universal health coverage • Diabetes news • Jan 26 10 People with lower socioeconomic status and those belonging to ethnic minority groups receive worse health care in the treatment of diabetes than the rest… Diabetes epidemic in First Nations adults, especially women in prime reproductive years • Diabetes news • Jan 18 10 A diabetes epidemic is affecting First Nations people, especially women in their prime reproductive years, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association… New gene variants associated with glucose, insulin levels, some with diabetes risk • Diabetes news • Jan 18 10 A major international study with leadership from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers has identified 10 new gene variants associated with blood sugar or insulin levels.… Newly identified genes influence insulin and glucose regulation • Diabetes news • Jan 18 10 An international research consortium has found 13 new genetic variants that influence blood glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and the function of insulin-secreting beta cells in populations of European descent.… Insulin Pumps Might Have Slight Advantage in Type 1 Diabetes • Diabetes news • Jan 15 10 A new evidence review suggests that using a pump to deliver insulin continuously — instead of taking three or more daily injections — might result in better… Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes • Diabetes news • Jan 14 10 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago. The study “demonstrates for the… Blood glucose self-monitoring: No benefit for non-insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes • Diabetes news • Jan 08 10 Contrary to the widely-held belief, there is no proof that non-insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from glucose self-monitoring. Moreover, it remains unclear whether… Quitting smoking may up diabetes risk temporarily • Diabetes news • Jan 06 10 Middle-aged adults who quit smoking may see their risk of type 2 diabetes increase for several years - at least partly because of the weight gain that can come with… Job stress may raise diabetes risk in women • Diabetes news • Jan 03 10 White, middle-aged women working in British civil service jobs may want to keep an eye on their blood sugar. Those reporting high levels of job strain and little work-related… Pharmacists Improve Care of Diabetics While Cutting Costs, UB Research Shows • Diabetes news • Dec 29 09 The role of pharmacists hasn’t received much attention in the debate on the cost of health care. But national and regional studies show that when pharmacists… Good Cholesterol Not As Protective In People With Type 2 Diabetes • Diabetes news • Dec 25 09 High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as “good” cholesterol, isn’t as protective for people with type 2 diabetes, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American… Medicine Wheel Helps Natives Cope with Diabetes • Diabetes news • Dec 24 09 South Dakota State University research showed an intervention strategy based on the Native American spiritual concept of the Medicine Wheel brought positive changes for diabetics. While the study was inconclusive… Relieving Stress on Insulin-producing Cells May Prevent Diabetes • Diabetes news • Dec 24 09 Cells in your body are constantly churning out poisonous forms of oxygen (oxidants) and mopping them up with a countervailing force of proteins and chemicals (anti-oxidants). This balancing act… Rising mortality in lower income people with diabetes despite drop in overall rate • Diabetes news • Dec 21 09 While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups,… Diabetic kids may focus too much on carb counting • Diabetes news • Dec 17 09 Keeping tabs on carbohydrates can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. But they should also be careful about putting too much emphasis on… Tailored treatment may be best for diabetics • Diabetes news • Dec 17 09 For many years, diabetes experts assumed that the closer they could get a diabetic patient’s blood sugar level to what is considered normal, the better. But recent studies now… Regular Coffee, Decaf and Tea All Associated With Reduced Risk for Diabetes • Diabetes news • Dec 15 09 Individuals who drink more coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or tea appear to have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis… Glycemic Index Education Leads to Better Diabetes Control • Diabetes news • Dec 15 09 Nine weeks of education about the glycemic index in foods is enough to encourage adults with type 2 diabetes to adopt better dietary habits that result in improvements to… Determine Link Between Insulin Use and Cancer in People with Diabetes • Diabetes news • Dec 14 09 UNC Scientists Coordinate Study to Determine Link Between Insulin Use and Cancer in People with Diabetes Type 2 diabetes and obesity are linked to… Diabetic foot ulcers tied to earlier death • Diabetes news • Dec 11 09 Among people with diabetes, those who develop foot ulcers seem to die earlier than those without the complication, a new study finds. Over time, diabetes can damage the blood… Breastfeeding may curb heart, diabetes risk factors • Diabetes news • Dec 08 09 Mothers who breastfeed seem to have a lower long-term risk of developing a collection of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease than women who bottle-feed, a new study suggests.… Study shows pine bark improves circulation, swelling and visual acuity in early diabetic retinopathy • Diabetes news • Dec 02 09 According to the National Institute of Health, 40 percent to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic… Cardiovascular Risk in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Linked Primarily to Insulin Resistance • Diabetes news • Dec 01 09 According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes… Page 27 of 60 pages « First < 25 26 27 28 29 > Last » << Back to main
