Diabetes News

Cut Sugar for Your Brain Reported January 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics aren't the only ones who need to monitor their blood sugar. New research shows maintaining blood sugar levels could stave off cognitive decline as you age. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers found decreasing activity in the dentate gyrus -- a part of the brain responsible … [Read more...]

Diabetes Linked to Postpartum Depression? Reported March 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A first of its kind study discovered pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes were approximately 55 to 60 percent more likely to experience postpartum depression. Investigators at Harvard Medical School and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health gathered the research. … [Read more...]

Diabetics’ Perception of Quality of Life, Care Reported September 27, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- How do diabetics rate their quality of life and complications from the disease? A new report from the University of Chicago reveals many patients with diabetes report the inconvenience and discomfort of their care -- especially the multiple daily insulin injections -- has as … [Read more...]

Drug may Help Diabetics Heal Stubborn WoundsReported July 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug used to remove iron from the body could help doctors fight one of diabetes' cruelest complications -- poor wound healing -- which can lead to infection and amputation. The drug deferoxamine helped diabetic mice heal small cuts 10 days faster than those who did not receive … [Read more...]

Despite recent studies suggesting the type-2 diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) may cause serious cardiovascular problems, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 22 to one for the medication to remain on the shelves. In July, researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., report thiazolidinediones, a class of drugs … [Read more...]

Gene Variation may Predict Diabetes Reported March 29, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests people with a certain gene variation may be more prone to develop type 2 diabetes. In an investigation conducted at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, researchers looked for the ENPP1 variant … [Read more...]

Health Care Crisis Reported September 13, 2007 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Michael Moore brought the crisis to the big screen -- health care in America. While it's easy to recognize the problem, finding a good solution is not. Up to 98,000 Americans are killed each year by medical errors. Some experts even more people are killed when patients don't take … [Read more...]

Fight obesity to avoid diabete. November 14 [Health India]: New Delhi: A world body has chosen "fight obesity, prevent diabetes" as the theme for the World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about links between the unhealthy living habits and the disease."Individual actions are not sufficient to halt the … [Read more...]

Kids Diagnosing ThemselvesReported September 17, 2009 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- "Mommy, I don't feel good." Many parents hear that and think their child is whining. One kid diagnosed herself with a scary disease before the adults noticed anything wrong.   Josie Somerlott is usually bouncing around, but the spring was taken out of her step while watching a movie.   … [Read more...]

New diabetes screening serviceReported August 31, 2007 Dubai is launching a screening service to help people at risk of developing diabetes avoid the disease, reported Emirates Today. The programme has already been implemented in Abu Dhabi, where 17% of those tested were found to be in danger. Nearly a quarter of UAE nationals suffer from diabetes, and experts fear the … [Read more...]

Low-Carb Gets Results Reported July 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different weight-loss plans work for different people. It also suggests a Mediterranean diet may be a good fit for diabetics. Researchers monitored the progress of 322 moderately obese subjects … [Read more...]

Pear cactus makes Mexican meals good for diabetics May 28, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating nopales along with a traditional Mexican breakfast can help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, a new study shows. Nopales are prickly pear cactus pads, and are common fare among people living in southern and central Mexico, available at … [Read more...]

Obesity to Blame for Childhood DiabetesReported February 2, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As children's waistlines grow, so does their risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor report obese children are more than twice as likely to be diabetic than children of normal weight. … [Read more...]

Red Wine Ingredient Fights Diabetes Reported October 05, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low doses of a chemical found in the skins of red grapes and in red wine can improve insulin sensitivity of mice, according to new research. Study authors also report an increased level of an enzyme called SIRT1 also improves insulin sensitivity in mice. These findings could help in the … [Read more...]

Skip the Elevator and Take the Stairs!Reported March 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may want to think twice before taking the elevator. New evidence shows reduced daily physical activity is a direct cause of many risk factors for chronic illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and the University … [Read more...]

ADA   October 24, 2007 Swedish researchers have detected a protein that appears to be involved with increasing the risk of obese individuals for developing type 2 diabetes. The liver and muscle fat deposits of obese people interfere with the release of insulin for processing increased blood sugar levels, consequently … [Read more...]

Treating gestational diabetes during pregnancy may be one way to lower an unborn baby's risk of becoming later in life. A new study reveals untreated gestational diabetes nearly doubles a child's risk of becoming obese by ages five to seven. When a pregnant mother develops gestational diabetes, her blood sugar levels are directly affecting the baby. "These children have been … [Read more...]

Psoriasis linked to diabetes, hypertension: study Reported April 20, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Women with psoriasis run a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, perhaps because of the underlying inflammation that causes the skin condition, researchers said on Monday. Psoriasis should be considered "a systemic disorder, rather than simply a skin disease," Dr. Abrar … [Read more...]

Western Diet Raises Diabetes Risk for WomenReported November 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --New research shows the Western diet, higher in processed meats than others, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.In a 14-year study, nearly 70,000 women were followed. Researchers compared women who ate a “prudent” diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, … [Read more...]

Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk Reported November 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but new research shows it may not significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan … [Read more...]

Diabetes Drug Controls Blood Sugar Reported July 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research from Spain confirms the drug metformin should be included in the first line of defense against type 2 diabetes. A review of 29 studies found metformin alone can improve the control of blood glucose, as well as reduce risk factors for heart disease like excess body weight, … [Read more...]

Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic CancerReported August 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking the most commonly-prescribed anti-diabetic drug, metformin, reduces the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62 percent, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. "This is the first epidemiological study of metformin in … [Read more...]

Dangers in Your Backyard: A New Cause of Diabetes Reported July 02, 2008 ANNISTON, Ala. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 20 million Americans have diabetes and 54 million people are considered pre-diabetic and at high risk of developing it. Although genes play a role, risk factors include age, obesity, physical inactivity and race. Now, researchers believe they have found … [Read more...]

Diabetes Linked to Sleep Apnea Reported June 06, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Scientists need to spend more time studying the possible connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) released a statement warning recent research demonstrates type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea are related and cannot be ignored by … [Read more...]

Diabetics Warned About Taking St. John's Wort Reported March 8, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics who are taking rosiglitazone (Avandia), which is one of a new generation of treatments for type 2 diabetes, should not also take St. John's wort, reveals a new study presented at the annual meeting of the … [Read more...]

Drugs Linked to Diabetes Risk in Schizophrenics Reported January 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Schizophrenics treated with clozapine and olanzapine may be at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Patients taking these antipsychotic agents resisted insulin and had impairment of glucose … [Read more...]

Genes and Diabetes Increase Heart Problems Reported December 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases a person’s risk of having a major cardiac event in their lifetime by two to four times compared to people without diabetes. Now researchers believe patients with type 2 diabetes along with a genetic … [Read more...]

Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies Reported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – One step to a healthier newborn might be a new toothbrush and some better dental hygiene. The reason: gum disease is linked to a higher risk for gestational diabetes. Dental researchers from New York worked with colleagues in Sri Lanka to arrive at those conclusions in a study involving 190 … [Read more...]

Medicines to check the onset of diabetes December 28, 2007 New Delhi, December 28: Unable to squeeze in enough physical activity in their everyday life due to erratic work schedules, the young in India are increasingly turning to preventive medicines to check the onset of diabetes. Hours spent in office leave no time for physical movement. This … [Read more...]

Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes?Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance. Numerous studies have shown the dangerous cycle of obesity leading to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes. Now, … [Read more...]