Diabetes News

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...]

Tai Chi help diabetics lower glucose levels Reported October 02, 2009 In the University of Florida study of adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, those who participated in a supervised tai chi exercise program two days a week with three days of home practice for six months significantly lowered their fasting blood glucose levels, improved their … [Read more...]

Type 2 diabetes may slow mental processing speedReported November 20, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research shows that among the mental abilities that are affected by type 2 diabetes, the speed at which the brain processes information appears to be the most severely impaired, particularly in patients with undiagnosed disease. Findings from several studies have … [Read more...]

Mid-Life Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer’sReported April 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long-term study from Sweden shows men who develop diabetes in mid-life have a significantly higher chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers tracked men who had abnormal insulin levels at age 50. When they checked them 32 years later, they found the men with a low insulin … [Read more...]

Overweight: The New Healthy? Reported January 15, 2009 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's an ever-growing number -- 66 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, but, finally, there's some good news for those who are carrying around just a few extra pounds. New research shows being moderately overweight may actually be good for you. Tracey … [Read more...]

Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes could do the trick. In a talk … [Read more...]

People with Diabetes Need to Take Care of Teeth NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Dental health is particularly important for people with diabetes, new findings indicate. Among Pima Indians with type 2 diabetes, periodontal disease strongly predicts mortality from heart disease and kidney disease, according to a … [Read more...]

Effects of diet on diabetes risk vary by ethnicity Reported December 31, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diets heavy in meat and fat seem to raise the risk of diabetes, though the effects of this and other diet patterns may vary by ethnicity and sex, a new study finds. The study, reported in the journal Diabetes Care, focused on white Americans, as well … [Read more...]

Antibody Therapy Helps New-Onset Diabetes Patients Reported June 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new type of therapy might help patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when the pancreas fails to make enough insulin. It usually occurs in childhood or adolescence, but it can develop at any age. People with type 1 diabetes … [Read more...]

Type 1 diabetes rate jumps Reported July 02, 2008 NEW cases of type 1 diabetes are increasing at the rate of 3 per cent a year - equivalent to an extra 6000 people affected between 2000 and 2006. A report on the incidence of the disease - also known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes - finds an average of two extra people a day … [Read more...]