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Obesity in Middle Age Raises Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2006

Obesity in middle age - even without established cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels - greatly increases risk of hospitalization for and death from heart disease and diabetes in older age

Amylin Designing Trial of Sustained Release Byetta Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

After seeing positive results for the once-a-week Byetta and buying a new plant to produce it, Amylin is in talks with regulators preparing to launch a long-term trial

Aspirin Shows Promise Against Diabetic Retinopathy Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

One more reason why patients with diabetes should be taking aspirin

Brain Plays Major Role in Insulin's Ability to Lower Blood Sugar Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

"Our findings suggest that, in individuals with diabetes, the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar involves the brain. This effect is not trivial; the brain makes a substantial contribution to insulin response."

Diabetics With No Coronary Risk Factors Need A Stress Test Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Contrary to current guidelines, "aggressive" efforts to detect coronary artery disease (CAD) are worthwhile in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes and one or no cardiovascular risk factors, based on results of a study.

Discovery Of Glucagon Secretion Mechanism Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

A University of Toronto research team has discovered a mechanism for secretion of the hormone glucagon, which could facilitate the development of new drug therapies for diabetic hyperglycemia

Drinking Small Amounts of Alcohol Regularly Reduces Risk of Obesity Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Results from a new study shows that consuming no more than a drink or two a few times a week reduces the risk of being obese.

Exercise Smart for Protection During Cold, Flu Season Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Exercise during the cold and flu season can strengthen the immune system, provided you don't overdo it, says a Purdue University professor who studies exercise and the immune system.

Ohio Legislature Fails to Act on Diabetes Health Care Bill Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

There are only 4 states left that do not require state-regulated health plans to provide comprehensive diabetes health coverage, they are OHIO, ALABAMA, IDAHO AND NORTH DAKOTA

Researchers Discover Link between Hyperglycemia and Retinopathy Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

They identify a molecular link connecting high blood sugar inside cells to the initiation of diabetic retinopathy.

 

 

 

 

 

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