Diabetes News

Low-Calorie Diet May Cure Diabetes Reported December 1, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Lifestyle changes may cure Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes affects 25.8 million people in the U.S., and type 2 is the most common form. A new study, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, found that a low-calorie diet eliminates insulin dependence … [Read more...]

What Causes Kidney Disease in Type I Diabetes Patients Reported November 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Impaired glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the kidney leads to end-stage renal disease and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Patients with Type I diabetes are at an increased for kidney disease, but there are no interventions that have … [Read more...]

Diabetes Quiz: Separating Fact From Fiction Reported November 22, 2011 WASHINGTON D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --There are about 25.8 million children and adults living with diabetes in the U.S. That’s eight percent of the population. The disease causes more deaths a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. But how much do you really know about it? In honor of Diabetes … [Read more...]

Diabetes Susceptibility Gene Found Reported October 11, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are some genes we wish would not fit. Ten years of mouse breeding, screening, and record-keeping have finally paid off for Alan Attie and his lab members. A recent study has pinpointed a gene that gives diabetes susceptibility in obese mice. They also showed that the protein … [Read more...]

Taking on Type 1 Diabetes Reported October 21, 2011 ATLANTA, GA (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Every year, more than 15 thousand adults and 15 thousand children receive a life-changing diagnosis. Type 1 diabetes means careful monitoring of glucose levels, diet, and activities. From pumps to pens, medical research has developed better devices for treatment of type-one … [Read more...]

New Test For Diabetics: Medicine's Big Thing? Reported September 30, 2011 PHOENIX, AZ ( Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 25 million Americans are living with diabetes. Doctors expect that number to triple by 2030. There have been a lot of advances in helping people with diabetes live better, but one thing that's remained a constant are those frequent and often painful … [Read more...]

Cancer and Diabetes: A Shared Biological Basis? Reported October 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What do you know; two culprits turn out to be related! Cancer and diabetes appear to have some biology in common. A pathway that initially drew attention for its role in embryonic stem cells and cancer also influences the odds that mice develop or resist diabetes. … [Read more...]

New Genes Associated With Type 1 Diabetes Reported October 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 1 diabetes affects 200 million people worldwide. Now, researchers have discovered new genes that will help them better understand the origin of this complex disorder. In a study published online today in Public Library of Science Genetics (PLoS Genetics), two doctors … [Read more...]

Research Links Optimal Sleep To Healthier Levels Of Blood Sugar Reported 22 Sep 2011 Obese teenagers who don't get the proper amount of sleep may have disruptions in insulin secretion and blood sugar (glucose) levels, say pediatric researchers. Their study suggests that getting a good night's sleep may stave off the development of type 2 diabetes in these … [Read more...]

Diabetes and Alcohol Related Deaths Reported September 13, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Alcohol has become a concerning cause of death among type 1 diabetes patients since the 1980s, according to this study. The study also shows that, while survival of patients with early onset type 1 diabetes (age 0-14 years) has improved with time, survival of patients with late … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Procedure Curing Diabetes? Reported August 24, 2011 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the greatest threats to world health today is the pandemic of diabetes. The number of cases worldwide is expected to grow to 380 million by 2025. Now, a cure may be closer than ever before. In fact, a type of surgery is sending this disease into remission. He was … [Read more...]

A handful of nuts each day may prevent diabetes and associated complications Reported July 21, 2011 (NaturalNews) Research published in the prestigious journal Diabetes Care (published by the American Diabetes Association) suggests that two ounces of nuts consumed daily when substituted for refined carbohydrate foods can prevent diabetes and the deadly complications … [Read more...]

New Drug May Raise ‘Good’ Cholesterol and Control Diabetes Reported July 19, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A medicine designed to improve levels of "good" cholesterol may also help control blood sugar in people with diabetes who are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to this study. The drug, Torcetrapib is a cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor, … [Read more...]

Strawberries Fight Diabetes Reported July 1, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)—We have all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away but what about a strawberry? A recent study from scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies suggests that consuming strawberries could keep a herd of doctors away including the neurologist, the endocrinologist, and even the … [Read more...]

Treating Depression Helps Diabetes? Reported April 25, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression and diabetes often go hand in hand. Now, researchers say patients with diabetes can improve their health by addressing their depression. Investigators from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System evaluated a one-year program that … [Read more...]

Reverse Kidney Failure: Cut Carbs? Reported April 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics now have a new reason to cut back on sugars and starches. A new study found that a low-carb diet might help reverse kidney damage in people who have type 1 and type 2 diabetes. For the first time, researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that the ketogenic … [Read more...]

New Drug for Kidney Disease in Diabetes Reported April 22, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have recently published some promising results of a clinical study using an experimental anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory drug called pirfenidone to treat patients with diabetic nephropathy. Diabetes has become the most common single cause of end-stage renal disease … [Read more...]

Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Reported March 24, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows measuring levels of small molecules in the blood may be a way to identify people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes up to a decade before symptoms appear. Researchers led by a team from Massachusetts General Hospital discovered that levels of five amino acids could not … [Read more...]

Heart Patients: No Need for Continuous Diuretics? Reported March 11, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows there are no significant differences in how heart failure patients fare when they're given diuretic therapy in one dose or continuously. For the study, more than 300 patients with acute heart failure received furosemide (Lasix), which is the most … [Read more...]

Diabetes Belt identified Reported March 10, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the 1960’s, public health authorities recognized 11 states in the southeastern United States for having an unusually high incidence of stroke and cardiovascular disease. They coined the term “stroke belt” for these states with high age-adjusted stroke mortality. Until recently, researchers … [Read more...]

Poor Diabetes Diagnosis in U.S Reported March 2, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Millions of people worldwide may be at risk of early death from diabetes and related cardiovascular illnesses because of poor diagnosis and ineffective treatment, according to this study. In the United States alone, nearly 90% of adult diabetics – more than 16 million adults aged 35 and … [Read more...]

-- About 1 million people are affected by type 1 diabetes in the United States. According to a new study, type 1 diabetes could be converted to an asymptomatic, non-insulin dependent disorder by eliminating the actions of a specific hormone. Type 1 diabetes is typically first diagnosed in children and teenagers. It is a disease where the body doesn’t produce insulin -- a … [Read more...]

Diabetes Cause: Simply EvolutionaryReported February 11, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The root causes of complex diseases such as type-2 diabetes and obesity have been difficult to identify because the diseases very complex. They occur at the dicey biological intersection of genes and environment, and, because they arose in our relatively recent past, it's not easy … [Read more...]

1 in 5 women with pregnancy-related diabetes develop Type 2 within decade: studyReported July 28, 2008 TORONTO — Women with gestational diabetes have a one in five chance of developing Type 2 diabetes in the decade after giving birth, say researchers, who recommend regular, ongoing screening for the disease following pregnancy. In a study of more than 21,000 Ontario women … [Read more...]

Diabetics and Elderly May Fare Better With BypassReported March 20, 2009 FRIDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- A major international study pinpoints which people with major heart artery blockages would be better off having bypass surgery than artery-opening angioplasty. "Bypass surgery is preferable for people with diabetes and older patients," said Dr. Mark Hlatky, … [Read more...]

Rising Tide of Diabetic Eye Complications Predicted Reported December 08, 2008 ATLANTA, Dec. 8 -- Prevalence of retinopathy, glaucoma, and other vision problems related to diabetes are projected to rise dramatically over the next four decades. With rising diabetes rates, the number of Americans 40 and older with diabetic retinopathy will triple by 2050, Jinan B. … [Read more...]

BP goals for diabetics, too tough?Reported December 11, 2010 Aggressively controlling blood pressure in diabetics with heart disease may do little to reduce their risks of dying early and may even be dangerous, U.S. researchers said. They found that using a combination of drugs to keep diabetic patients' top blood pressure readings below 130 offered no benefit over those … [Read more...]

Fast food fuelling diabetes epidemic in AsiaReported August 17, 2010 The growing popularity of junk food is fuelling a diabetes boom across Asia, experts have warned. A study by Australian and Vietnamese scientists found about 11 per cent of men and 12 per cent of women in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City had undiagnosed type-2 diabetes. Diabetes is caused by high levels of … [Read more...]

Now, an accurate test to detect pre-diabetesReported August 17, 2010 A new discovery could lead to a simple, routine test for detecting the subtle onset of diabetes, say scientists. Johns Hopkins scientists discovered a dramatic increase of an easy-to-detect enzyme in the red blood cells of people with diabetes and pre-diabetes - up to two to three times higher in people … [Read more...]

The Claim: Diabetes Makes You Sensitive to HeatReported July 24, 2010 Summer can be uncomfortable for anyone. But for people with diabetes, the heat and humidity can be particularly hazardous. One of the complications of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, is an impaired ability to adjust to rises in temperature, which can cause dangerous increases in body temperature … [Read more...]