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Insomnia Increases Diabetes Risk for Men Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

Sleep disturbances appear to increase the risk of developing diabetes in men but not in women, according to a Swedish study

Most Patients Treated for High Cholesterol Don't Know Their Goal Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

Sixty-nine percent of U.S. adults who are being treated with cholesterol-lowering statin medications do not know their target cholesterol goal according to the results of a new consumer survey.

Nine Risk Indicators for Periodontal Disease Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

Researchers found that tooth loss due to periodontal disease is associated with the risk indicators of age, male gender, smoking, lack of professional maintenance, inadequate oral hygiene, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and anterior tooth type.

Precursors to Foot Disease in Diabetes Patients Identified Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

Foot ulcerations are one of the most serious complications of diabetes, resulting in more than 80,000 lower-leg amputations each year in the U.S. alone. "Nearly one in 40 diabetes patients will develop foot ulcers every year and more than 15 percent of these individuals will have to undergo amputation."

Restless Legs Syndrome Common in Diabetics Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

Restless legs syndrome can be a major cause of sleep disruption in this population"An association between RLS and peripheral neuropathy was confirmed by logistic regression analysis

Statins of Little Benefit In Those With High HDL Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

According to the study, statin therapy is probably indicated if the HDL level falls below 45 mg/dL or if the ratio between "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and HDL is greater than 3.3.

Weight Loss Surgery Helps Prevent Diabetes Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

The long-lasting weight reduction achieved with laparoscopic gastric banding, a minimally invasive type of weight loss surgery, can help in the prevention and remission of type 2 diabetes and stave off High blood pressure, in obese patients

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Glucose Control Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005

Continuous glucose monitoring may dramatically improve day-to-day management of patients with diabetes. The Guardian RT, the glucose monitoring device tested in the study. The device includes a small sensor that can be self-inserted under the skin, and a discrete monitor that records and displays glucose levels every five minutes

Diabetes Raises Colon Cancer Risk Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005

Diabetics are 1.4 times more likely to have been told they have colon cancer,"

Heart Attack Risk Factors Tied to Kidney Disease Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005

Among people with poor blood sugar control who've not yet developed diabetes, heart attack and stroke risk factors account for much of their increased risk of developing kidney disease

 

 

 

 

 

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