Diabetes News

Diabetics, Older Patients Benefit From Heart Bypass Reported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may be a more invasive surgery, but new research shows heart bypass surgery leads to longer lives than angioplasty for specific groups of patients. A new study involving nearly 8,000 patients from 10 clinical trials around the world shows heart patients who have diabetes … [Read more...]

New Diabetes Drug may Help Reported October 7, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research is turning up mixed results on the benefits of a diabetes drug. British researchers studied 5,200 patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, half of who took the drug pioglitazone in addition to their regular medications. They found the pioglitazone patients had a slightly … [Read more...]

Gene Reverses Diabetes?Reported January 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even a very small amount of the fat hormone leptin goes a long way when it comes to correcting diabetes. The hormone controls the activity of a gene in the liver, which has anti-diabetic effects in animals and could have similar therapeutic effect in humans. The new findings confirm what some at least … [Read more...]

Gum Disease Tied to Gestational DiabetesReported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Practicing good oral hygiene may leave pregnant women with more than a pretty smile. A new study has uncovered a link between periodontal (gum) disease and gestational diabetes. A team of researchers at New York University followed a group of 256 women through the first six months of … [Read more...]

Improved Blood Flow Saves Kidneys Reported February 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- RAS blockers, medications that block the renin-angiotensin system, protect against kidney disease in diabetics -- one of the main complications of diabetes. A new study shows these drugs work, at least … [Read more...]

ICLDC's diabetes screening booth moves to DubaiReported December 21, 2007 Abu Dhabi's ICLDC, in partnership with the Emirates Foundation, has joined hands with HSBC Middle East and the Ministry of Health to launch second phase of the 'I WONDER..' campaign in Dubai. H E Dr Mariam Matar, Assistant Undersecretary, Public Health and Primary Health Care, Ministry of Heath and … [Read more...]

Low Blood Sugar Threatens Kidney Disease PatientsReported May 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A recent study conducted at the University of Maryland revealed new health threats caused by low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The hypoglycemia could be a contributor to CKD patient’s heart-related deaths. The study included 243,222 … [Read more...]

Diabetes More Worrisome On US-Mexico Line November 18, 2004 EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- People who live along the U.S.-Mexico border suffer diabetes at a rate somewhat higher than the national averages in either country, according to a study released Wednesday. The study showed 15.7 percent of border residents suffer from Type 2 diabetes compared to a … [Read more...]

Obese Kids at Risk for Heart Disease Reported November 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity in children has been linked to diabetes, low self-esteem and other problems. Now, research is showing that obese kids may have another problem lurking -- heart disease. The neck arteries of obese children look more like those of a 45-year-old, according to new research. “There’s a … [Read more...]

Predicting Type 1 Diabetes Better Reported October 18, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have uncovered a fourth antibody that can better predict who is at risk for type 1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and affects only about 5 percent of the diabetic population in the United States. About 95 percent of people with diabetes have type-2 diabetes, … [Read more...]

Survive Critical Illness with Stable Blood SugarReported May 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Wild fluctuations in blood sugar levels have been found to decrease the chances of survival for critically ill patients. According to researchers in Saudi Arabia, patients with high glycemic variability were 12 percent more likely to die while in the hospital recovering from a … [Read more...]

One out of five diabetic morbidly obese, study Reported November 24, 2009 The study conducted by Loyola University Health System has found that 62.4 per cent of U.S. adults with Type 2 diabetes are obese, while 20.7 per cent are morbidly obese. Among African American adults with Type 2 diabetes, one in three is morbidly obese, the study showed. Dr. Holly Kramer, associate … [Read more...]

Inhaled Insulin Gets Another Thumbs UpReported November 16, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study brings more good news for diabetics looking for insulin injection alternatives. New research shows inhaled insulin is effective and well tolerated in patients with type 1 diabetes. The treatment also provides glycemic control comparable to a conventional … [Read more...]

Asian Exercise for DiabetesReported April 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The ancient Chinese martial art, Tai Chi, involves slow, controlled poses, relaxation and deep breathing. Now, patients with type 2 diabetes may want to try out some Tai Chi moves thanks to results of new studies. Research compiled from two studies in Taiwan shows practicing the martial art … [Read more...]

Study links breast size to Type 2 diabetes Reported January 29, 2008 Young women with large breasts have a significantly higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life than those who are less buxom, a Canadian-led study suggests. Women who wear a D-cup bra at age 20 are almost 60 per cent more likely to develop the ailment than those who wear a smaller A cup at … [Read more...]

Diabetes Research to Benefit From Combo Test Reported October 28, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new method for screening people for type 1 diabetes. They believe this discovery will aid in the search for a vaccine -- or even a cure -- for the disease. The investigators explain doctors first need to identify … [Read more...]

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...]