Diabetes News

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...]