Diabetes News

Study Suggests New Avenue On Diabetes July 12, 2007 Thirteen young diabetics in Brazil have been able to stop receiving insulin after being treated with stem cells taken from their own blood, researchers are reporting. The experimental procedure has enabled the young people, who have Type 1 diabetes, to live free of insulin shots for … [Read more...]

Diabetics with mental disorders at increased risk for diabetic complications07 Dec 2004 Diabetics with mental disorders do not have as good blood sugar control as diabetics without mental illness and are more likely to suffer one or more diabetes complication including loss of kidney function, loss of sensation in the feet, and visual problems (including … [Read more...]

Diabetes Complication Causes Memory ProblemsReported October 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who suffer a common complication of diabetes may be prone to persistent memory problems, new research shows. Kids who develop diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body is low in insulin and burns fat for energy instead of sugar, may … [Read more...]

Pledge to extend breast screening July 9, 2007 They say the pills can increase the risks of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. Researchers from Hvidovre University Hospital studied 13,084 women over the age of 45, less than half of whom had taken HRT. They found that women with diabetes who took HRT were up to three times more … [Read more...]

Ethnicity Impacts Risk for Gestational DiabetesReported December 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Korean-American and Chinese-American women's risk of diabetes during pregnancy is one-third higher than average -- and more than double that of Caucasian and African-American women. More than 10 percent of women of Chinese and Korean heritage may be at risk for developing … [Read more...]

Fractures Associated With DiabetesReported October 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests an association between thiazolidinediones -- a type of drug introduced in the 1990s to treat type 2 diabetes -- and bone fracture. Ian Douglas of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and colleagues searched the UK General Practice Research Database of … [Read more...]

Importance of Glucose ControlReported December 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study points to the far-reaching effects of tight blood sugar control in people with type 1 diabetes. A study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health uncovered findings that reveal intensive glucose control can cut a diabetic's risk of heart … [Read more...]

Herb for Diabetes Reported February 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from Ohio State University in Columbus have found an herb used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs. … [Read more...]

Insulin, Aging and Long LifeReported March 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may not be the fountain of youth, but new research on insulin shows it plays an important role in aging and lifespan. Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Irvine, Calif., report insulin inhibits a master gene regulator protein called SKN-1; increased SKN-1 activity increases lifespan, … [Read more...]

Reduced lung function may increase diabetes risk 2004-12-20 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Consistent with previous findings, a study in the December issue of Diabetes Care shows that impaired pulmonary function is associated with an increased incidence of diabetes. Drs. Earl S. Ford and David M. Mannino from the … [Read more...]

Study Eyes Diabetes in Pregnant WomenReported August 28, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- A new, large study suggests that treating women who develop diabetes during pregnancy greatly reduces the chances that their baby will become obese during childhood. The research found that the higher the mother's blood sugar levels, the greater the child's risk of being obese by age 5 to 7, … [Read more...]

Natural Treatments for Autoimmune Diseases Reported November 17, 2007 IRVINE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Multiple sclerosis, juvenile diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis affect millions of Americans, yet doctors still aren’t sure what causes autoimmune diseases. After 26 years with diabetes, Suzy Won Davidson knows the drill. And at 36 she’s no longer the child who once … [Read more...]

Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic SyndromeReported April 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and not the obesity it causes, may be the actual trigger for the dangerous condition. How and where the body stores excess calories appears to matter most when … [Read more...]

Premature babies have an increased incidence of insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Researchers in New Zealand studied 72 healthy children, between ages 4 and 10. Among the children, 50 were born prematurely (one or more months premature), including 38 at a normal birth weight for their gestational age and 12 at a low birth … [Read more...]

Smoking may Increase Risk of Diabetes Reported October 3, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now you can add diabetes to the list of negative health consequences attributed to smoking. New research at Wake Forest University in N.C., shows there is a link between smoking and developing diabetes. The Wake Forest research team, led by Capri Foy, Ph.D., compared how often diabetes … [Read more...]

Some Diabetics at Higher Risk for Heart Disease Reported December 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The combination of genetics and glycemic control may make some diabetics more likely to have heart disease. A new report from Harvard Medical School finds patients with type 2 diabetes who have poor glycemic control and a certain genetic variation are more at risk of coronary … [Read more...]

New Approach for Treating Type 2 Diabetes Reported November 16, 2005 BURLINGTON, Vt. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 18 million Americans are living with diabetes. Over 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes. The disease is difficult to control and can lead to a host of complications. Now a new class of drugs could … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Surgery for Two Reported November 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Undergoing bariatric weight loss surgery before becoming pregnant may be the healthiest decision for both mother and baby. According to a new study, obese women who had weight loss surgery and lost weight before pregnancy showed significantly lower rates of gestational diabetes and high blood … [Read more...]

Diabetes slows some aspects of mental functionReported January 12, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Type 2 diabetes may put the brakes on people's ability to process certain types of information quickly and precisely, according to a new study investigating how the illness affects brain power. Dr. Roger Dixon of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada and his … [Read more...]

Another Link to Metabolic SyndromeReported May 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The small portion of LDL (bad cholesterol) that undergoes oxidation may be one of the causes of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions associated with heart disease and diabetes. Researchers at Katholieke Universiteit in Leuven, Belgium studied the association between the concentration of … [Read more...]

Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes   Reported October 02, 2009 WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who receive treatment for the mildest forms of gestational diabetes -- including diet and exercise intervention, self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and possibly insulin therapy -- are less likely to have … [Read more...]

Eating disorder, type 1 diabetes a dangerous mix 2005-01-13  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite the importance of nutrition in managing type 1 diabetes, eating disorders and unhealthy weight-control tactics are not uncommon in young women with the disease -- and the combination can lead to serious … [Read more...]

Detecting Disease Through the Eyes Reported June 26, 2009 INDIANAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From diabetes to cancer -- it can all be spotted by taking a closer look at your eyes. A new laser scan is helping doctors find major health problems sooner. "February of last year I started to notice flashes," Christa Dodge told Ivanhoe. Those flashes turned … [Read more...]

People over age 50 with diabetes appear to have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease and not live as long as people without diabetes. According to a new study, women with diabetes had more than double the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Those women who already had cardiovascular disease along with their diabetes had twice the mortality rate as well. Diabetic … [Read more...]

Diabetes Treatment Ups Depression Risk Reported June 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The treatment used to help people with type 2 diabetes may cause some patients to develop depression. Johns Hopkins researchers arrived at that conclusion after studying the link between depression and diabetes in two studies. The first analysis involved about 5,200 people without type 2 … [Read more...]

Exercise Combats Risk for Diabetes, Heart Disease Reported December 31, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moderate physical exercise can significantly reduce risk factors for disorders such as diabetes and heart disease in older adults, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in … [Read more...]

Gastric Bypass ResultsReported September 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics and people with larger stomachs may have more difficulty losing weight after gastric bypass surgery, according to a new study. The surgery involves doctors creating a smaller stomach pouch that restricts food intake and bypasses large sections of the digestive system. Although it’s an … [Read more...]

Gold Standard for Dialysis Patients Reported March 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For chronic kidney disease patients, both young and old, arteriovenous fistulas (AV) is the top choice for maintaining access to a patients circulatory system during life-saving dialysis. An estimated 27 million people suffer from chronic kidney disease. Nearly half a million are being … [Read more...]

High Blood Sugar Increases Cancer Risk Reported January 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High blood sugar levels and diabetes are risk factors for developing some types of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore and Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, … [Read more...]

Insulin Associated With Pancreatic CancerReported December 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals higher insulin concentrations and insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer in men. Type 2 diabetes and glucose intolerance are considered risk factors for pancreatic cancer, although it … [Read more...]