Diabetes News

Cord Blood BreakthroughsReported January 22, 2010 DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's already helping cancer patients and those suffering from blood disorders. Now, doctors are using umbilical cord blood to tackle a whole new set of incurable conditions. From brain damage to diabetes, cord blood is giving kids a better life. Ellen snaps a quick picture of a … [Read more...]

Risks and Benefits of Bariatric SurgeryReported January 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A computerized model suggests that most morbidly obese individuals would likely live longer if they had gastric bypass surgery. However, the best decision for individual patients varies based on age, increasing body mass index and the effectiveness of surgery. An estimated 5.1 … [Read more...]

Approved Drug may Slow Type 1 DiabetesReported December 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders may also slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by an … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Decreases Risk of Diabetes Reported November 23, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects nearly 9 million adult women in the United States. New research, however, may help lower that number. According to a recent study, women who breastfeed longer have a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Alison M. Stuebe, M.D., from Brigham … [Read more...]

Cup of Cocoa Good for Diabetic Health Reported May 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Sipping a hot cut of cocoa might do more than just warm you up if you have diabetes. It could also be helping improve your blood vessel functioning. German researchers have found a key ingredient in cocoa called flavanols makes it easier for the arteries to expand in the face of increased … [Read more...]

Diabetes and Prostate Cancer Reported October 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type II diabetes will not lead to more aggressive prostate cancer, but it could lead to a lower long-term survival rate. New research from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia contradicts previous findings about prostate cancer and diabetes. Previous studies revealed insulin may make … [Read more...]

Diabetes Drug May Transform Cancer TreatmentsReported June 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A popular anti-diabetic drug can improve the immune system and increase the effectiveness of vaccines and cancer treatments. Research at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania found the diabetes treatment metformin, increases the efficiency of the immune system’s T-cells, … [Read more...]

Type 2 Diabetes and Pollution Reported December 1, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People exposed to high levels of certain pollutants may be at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, suggests a small study out of Lund, Sweden. Researchers studied a group of fishermen and their wives. Because the nature of their work, these people were exposed to higher than … [Read more...]

Drink Coffee, Lower Diabetes Risk?Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who drink coffee or tea, whether it is caffeinated or decaf, appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes. "Despite considerable research attention, … [Read more...]

Exercise Right for Diabetes Reported April 18, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 18 million Americans live with diabetes. Insulin or oral medications are needed to control the disease. However, there's something else that's just as important, but only if it's done right. Exercise … [Read more...]

New research shows gender matters when it comes to the risk of dying from diabetes. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did an analysis of three large databases that included 29 years between 1971 and 2000. Results show the death rate of men who have diabetes dropped steeply during that period, but for women, death rates did not decline at … [Read more...]

Carnitine Compound Eases Diabetic Nerve Pain Fri Jan 14 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with diabetes-related nerve damage may find pain is relieved by taking a compound related to the popular supplement L-carnitine -- provided the treatment is started early -- according to a re-analysis of … [Read more...]

Hope for Dialysis Patients Reported July 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many patients awaiting a kidney transplant find themselves on dialysis for years. About one-third of kidney failure patients have high levels of "anti-donor" antibodies – a condition that makes it almost impossible for a patient's body to accept a donor organ. Clinical trials have shown high-dose … [Read more...]

Insulin Therapy Bad Choice for Preemies Reported November 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests using insulin to control the blood sugar of low-birth-weight infants is not worth the risks. Infants born with a very low birth weight often suffer from hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. The problem is associated with illness and death, and recent studies … [Read more...]

Link Between Obesity and Fast Food Reported January 4, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a clear link between fast food consumption and weight gain and insulin resistance, suggesting that fast food increases the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Obesity is becoming increasingly problematic in the United States. By … [Read more...]

Diabetes Battle: More Ophthalmologists Needed Reported March 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Medical experts are banding together to encourage ophthalmologists to join other clinicians in the battle against diabetes. In the last decade alone, the prevalence of diabetes has doubled and the resulting increases in diabetes-related eye disease pose a new challenge to eye … [Read more...]

Pig Cells to Cure Diabetes? Reported September 17, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may soon love pigs for more than bacon. Islet cells from pigs may hold the key to curing diabetes. A recent study revealed the transplantation of insulin-producing islet cells from pigs reversed diabetes in monkeys, giving researchers hope the results will also hold true for … [Read more...]

Preventing Type I Diabetes Reported September 5, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 1 million Americans wait and hope for a cure for type 1 diabetes, but could there be a way to prevent it? The Gould's are a family of 10! "It's really fun!" says mother Ellen Gould. But it can also be hard work, especially because three of the kids have type 1 … [Read more...]

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes Linked to Cancer Risk Tuesday, January 11, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diabetes, or even high blood sugar levels that can lead to diabetes, appear to raise the risk of several major cancers, according to a large Korean study. In previous studies, diabetes has been consistently linked to cancers of … [Read more...]

One in 10 now being treated for diabetes, new data reveals   Reported October 06, 2009 Fresh figures have revealed that the number of people suffering from diabetes in the UK is snowballing with almost 150,000 new cases in the last 12 months alone, Diabetes UK has warned. The data, taken from GP practices, shows that more than 2.6 million people across … [Read more...]

New tools for Hispanic diabetics Reported January 13, 2009 ATLANTA, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health aim to help U.S. Hispanic diabetics enjoy traditional food, officials say. A guide, Mas que comida, es vida -- "It's more than food, it's life" -- provides new tools to Hispanics to prepare traditional … [Read more...]

Red Grape Compound Showing Promise Against DiabetesReported November 02, 2009 Heart specialists may advise you to drink a glass or two of red wine to keep your heart healthy but emerging research may be shedding a new light on the same theory involving diabetes health. Next time you are planning a road trip, ski trip, or just a quiet dinner at home, you may want to reach … [Read more...]

Most diabetics in Argentina do not know they are ill Reported November 12, 2008 The Interdisciplinary Diabetes Forum (FID) informed that the disease affects 8.5 percent of the adult population in Argentina, which is equivalent to 2 million people, and 50 percent of those are unaware they are ill. Meanwhile, between 20 and 30 percent … [Read more...]

Battle of the Sugars: Fructose vs. Glucose Reported April 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fructose may pose a more serious threat to cardiovascular health than glucose, new research suggests. In a new study conducted at the University of California, Davis, obese individuals consumed beverages sweetened with either fructose or glucose over 10 weeks, which provided 25 percent … [Read more...]

Brighter Outlook for Type 1 DiabetesReported July 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The outlook for people with long-standing type 1 diabetes has greatly improved in the past 20 years due to a better understanding of the importance of intensive glucose control as well as advances in insulin formulations, insulin delivery, glucose monitoring and the treatment of … [Read more...]

Chemical in Brain Linked to ObesityReported August 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many experts blame the obesity epidemic on poor diet and a lack of exercise -- but new research suggests a chemical in the brain may also play a part in weight gain. After recent studies showed that mice missing a copy of the gene for brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were prone to … [Read more...]

High-Protein Diets Curb Appetite Reported November 9, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People on low-carb, high-protein diets swear they feel more full after eating less food. Now, French researchers are helping to explain why. In a study conducted in rats, researchers found diets rich in protein cause the small intestine to produce more glucose. The liver picks up on this … [Read more...]

Diabetes and Dementia Reported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Diabetics who suffer severe hypoglycemia may be at greater risk of developing dementia. Many diabetics suffer from hypoglycemia – when the blood glucose levels drop too low, causing dizziness, disorientation, fainting or seizures. While most hypoglycemia is mild and easily managed by the patient, more … [Read more...]

Diabetes Drug Slows Early Puberty in Girls Reported June 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There’s new help for young girls who are at risk of going through puberty early and developing insulin resistance – a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. A new report shows the diabetes drug metformin delays the onset of menstruation and decreases the development of insulin resistance. The … [Read more...]

Artificial Liver Extends Lives Reported March 24, 2009 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's help for failing kidneys and hearts -- but there's no fix for dying livers. More than 27,000 people die every year from liver disease and fewer than 6,000 liver transplants are performed. Doctors are now testing an artificial liver that bridges that gap and gives patients another … [Read more...]