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Mice Able to Regenerate Insulin Producing Cells Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2008

Genetically engineered mice have the ability to regenerate insulin producing pancreatic cells after the cells die. The hope is that this finding will translate to humans, resulting in a new treatment for diabetes.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Diabetes Posted: Friday, May 30, 2008

A diet based heavily on olive oil, fruits, fish, grains, nuts, and vegetables, and low in meat and dairy products, has been shown to be very beneficial in protecting against type 2 diabetes. This is known as a typical "Mediterranean diet."

Tiny Particles May Be Key to Future Cancer Treatments Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Magnetic nanoparticles may be a revolutionary new tool for fighting cancer. The nanoparticles, which are between three and several hundred nanometers (10^-9 meters), have the ability to carry cancer-fighting drugs directly into the blood stream. A recent German research group has investigated some specific abilities of these tiny particles.

Intensive Insulin Therapy At Diagnosis 'Slows Diabetes' Into Remisssion Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Giving newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients intensive insulin therapy for a few days or weeks can drive the disease into extended remission and at least partly restore â-cell function, researchers said.

Nighttime Aspirin Can Reduce Daytime Blood Pressure Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Low-dose aspirin can reduce daytime blood pressure if taken at night, and this may delay the progression of prehypertension to true hypertension, investigators report.

Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Only half of patients had their therapy changed as needed, study found. Diabetics with high blood pressure have only a 50-50 chance that their doctors will change their medications as needed or offer other treatment, a new study finds.

Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

It makes better control possible, heart experts say. They recommend that more than 100 million Americans should be monitoring their blood pressure at home, according to three major health organizations that are issuing recommendations on what to do and how to do it.

AACE: Experimental Diabetes Treatment Shows Promise Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

New research monitoring the effects of islet cell transplantation resulted in near-normal metabolic control and decreased hypoglycemia.

Don't Depend on Restaurant 'Diet' Menus Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Independent Testing Showed Far More Calories and Fat Than Advertised in Many Meals

AACE: Red Wine Could Benefit Patients With Diabetes Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

New research suggests that resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in red wine, has the ability to lower blood-sugar levels, but it might also produce certain unpleasant adverse effects.

 

 

 

 

 

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