Diabetes News

Love Handles put Squeeze on Lungs Reported March 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There’s yet another reason to eliminate love handles. A new study links abdominal obesity to decreased lung function. Excess weight around the waist is already associated with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other health problems collectively known as “metabolic syndrome.” … [Read more...]

Border diabetes rate higherWednesday, November 17, 2004 DALLAS, Nov 17, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX)--The prevalence of diabetes among adults along the U.S.-Mexico border is higher that previous studies have indicated, a pioneering bi-national study reported Wednesday. The survey found the rate of diabetes was 15.7 … [Read more...]

Putting the Brakes on DiabetesReported August 10, 2009 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As many as 3 million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes. Doctors say having a sibling or parent with the condition ups your risk of developing it by 10-fold, and managing it can mean four or more injections a day or wearing an insulin pump. But what if you could stop … [Read more...]

Treat Gestational Diabetes to Reduce Birth ProblemsReported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes resulted in fewer cesarean sections and other serious birthing problems associated with larger than average babies, according to a study conducted in part at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. "This study is … [Read more...]

Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol Reported June 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research shows that overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced … [Read more...]

Not enough shut-eye may raise diabetes riskReported August 12, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An inadequate amount of nightly sleep on a recurring basis, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, may fuel the development of diabetes, results of a new study hint. "Our findings suggest that combining the unhealthy aspects of the Westernized lifestyle with … [Read more...]

Why Gastric Bypass Helps DiabeticsReported September 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence explains why patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery get their diabetes symptoms under control quickly -- often within days -- while those who have lap-band surgery do not. The key, researchers say, is the change in the position of the intestines. During gastric bypass … [Read more...]

Artificial Pancreas ProjectReported July 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Currently, many diabetic patients use a pump requiring blood sugar testing 10 to 12 times daily and are required to manually set their insulin pump five to six times each day. An artificial pancreas could change the lifestyle for diabetic patients, eliminating this repetitive process from their daily … [Read more...]

Disability tax credit benefits Canadians with diabetesTuesday, 12-Apr-2005 Some Canadians who use insulin to manage their diabetes may be eligible for a federal tax credit worth up to $1,055 when they file their 2005 tax returns next year, the Canadian Diabetes Association announced recently. Since May 2004, Canadians using an insulin pump … [Read more...]

New Findings on Chronic Wounds Reported June 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New scientific findings could help patients get better treatment for wounds. Researchers from New York University School of Medicine have learned more about the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of chronic wounds. This information could help them better predict outcomes and develop … [Read more...]

Cut Caffeine, Control Diabetes Reported January 29, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For many people, life doesn’t exist before their daily dose of caffeine. But, according to a new study, that extra shot of espresso or mid-afternoon soda may undermine treatment efforts for people suffering from type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Duke University Medical School found … [Read more...]

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...]

Youth With Type 2 Diabetes at Risk for Early Death Reported July 26, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals developing type 2 diabetes before age 20 significantly increases the risk of end-stage kidney disease and death between ages 25 and 55. The diagnosis of type 2 … [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...]