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Diabetes Gene Raises Odds of Lower Birth Weight Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Pediatric researchers have found that a gene previously shown to be involved in the development of Type 2 diabetes also predisposes children to having a lower birth weight.

Risk Factors that Lead to Poor Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Several risk factors may help identify factors linked to poor outcomes for bariatric surgery, according to the results of a study.

Organic Foods Are No More Nutritional than Conventional Foods Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

When it comes to nutrition, there's no difference whether patients consume organic or conventionally produced foods, researchers say.

Flaxseed Not Flaxseed Oil Can Reduce Blood Lipids Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Whole flaxseed and flaxseed lignans significantly reduce circulating total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, showing their greatest effect in postmenopausal women and individuals with high initial cholesterol concentrations, according to the results of a published study.

Good Glucose Control Important for Joint Replacement Patients Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Diabetic patients with poor control of blood glucose face an increased risk of post-surgical complications and death following total hip or knee arthroplasty, according to a new study.

Medical Spending On Obesity Reaches $147 Billion Annually Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Obesity now accounts for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending.

Study Finds Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Research suggests promising chemopreventive role for metformin by reducing the risk of pancreatic cancer by 62 percent.

Dementia Meds Increase Risk for Hyperglycemia in Older Diabetics Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Older diabetics who take antipsychotic medications have an increased risk of ending up in the hospital with elevated blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, researchers say.

Income Level Affects Treatment of Hyperglycemia Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

People with diabetes who live in less affluent neighborhoods are more likely to experience delays in treatment for hyperglycemia, according to a study.

Protein the "Perfect Storm" for Diabetes and Possible Cure Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Researchers have found that the damaging substance begins showing up well before diabetes begins and rises along with blood sugar as the disease progresses. This may be a new target to provide a possible cure for Type 2 diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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