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New Diabetes Form Found by Norwegian Researchers Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

In addition to high blood sugar levels, the disease is characterized by a decrease in pancreatic functioning and reduced fat absorption in the intestine.

Vitamin E Helps Combat Heart Attacks for Those with Diabetes Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

A new study has indicated that about 40 per cent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of heart attacks and of dying from heart disease by taking vitamin E supplements.

Walking Program Slows Decline in Peripheral Artery Disease Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

Results of a new study show that just ninety minutes of walking a week, made up of three or more therapeutic walks, may slow the progress of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease.

E-Lerts™ - Winter 2006 Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Our quarterly newsletter for Winter 2006.

Peripheral Arterial Disease Guidelines Push Early Diagnosis Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

In an effort to increase PAD awareness among clinicians and patients, a coalition of medical and surgical vascular specialists, led by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, unveiled a document on PAD from A to Z. The guideline addresses prevention, diagnosis and management of lower extremity PAD, renal arterial disease, mesenteric arterial disease, as well as aneurysm of the abdominal aorta, its branch vessels and the lower extremities

Researchers Show Traditional Chinese Exercises Can Help Combat Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

The team from The University of Queensland found that by performing the Chinese exercises Qigong and Tai Chi, participants significantly improved several indicators of metabolic syndrome including HbA1c, blood pressure, bodyweight and waist circumference

Walnuts Improve Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Walnuts are distinguished from other nuts by virtue of their higher polyunsaturated fat content (and importantly their a-linolenic acid [ALA] content) combined with antioxidants in the form of tocopherol

American Heart Association Announces Updated Emergency Care CPR Guidelines Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

New emergency care guidelines include dramatic changes to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emphasis on chest compressions. Topics include CPR, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and recommendations for advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

Cold Potatoes Have A Lower Glycemic Index Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

Cold storage of potatoes and the addition of vinegar reduced acute glycemia and insulinemia in healthy subjects after a potato meal.

Diabetes Linked to Decreased Mobility Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

Patients with diabetes and lower extremity disease have an increased risk of mobility limitation in adults 40 years of age and older

 

 

 

 

 

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