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Researchers Identify New Way To Reduce Cholesterol

Posted: Monday, January 17, 2005

Combining plant sterols with exercise have been shown to affect blood cholesterol levels."These findings suggest that combination therapy may improve the cholesterol and lipid levels in previously sedentary adults who have high cholesterol. Furthermore this therapy may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease for these individuals."

The 'Polymeal' Cuts Heart Disease by 76% - Recipe for Life

Posted: Monday, January 17, 2005

A non-pharmaceutical alternative to reducing the risk of heart disease and increases life expectancy. The Polymeal includes wine, fish, dark chocolate, fruits and vegetables, almonds and garlic, eaten on a daily basis (but four times a week for fish). Scientists reviewed the medical literature on how much

Promising New Approach For Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

The dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor LAF237 prevents deterioration of glycemic control in type 2 diabetics treated with metformin.

Brain Enzyme Links Diabetes to Alzheimer's

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

The risk of Alzheimer's disease is increased in people with diabetes, who are "resistant" to the effects of insulin and therefore develop high blood glucose levels.
New research suggests that a decreased level of an enzyme that breaks down insulin -- insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) -- in brain tissue is the missing link between the two disorders

Continuous Insulin Infusion Beneficial in Young Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) effectively optimizes glycemic control in very young patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a report published in the December issue of Pediatrics. This treatment may be superior to multiple daily injections in lowering the risk of severe hypoglycemia

COPD: A Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Differences in the inflammation and cytokine profile between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma might explain why COPD, but not asthma, is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic Adolescents Lack Bone Minerals

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Despite normal growth and maturation, adolescents with type 1 diabetes appear to have reduced bone mass and bone size.

Diabetics With Mental Disorders at Increased Risk for Diabetic Complications

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Diabetics with mental disorders do not have as good blood sugar control as diabetics without mental illness and are more likely to suffer one or more diabetes complication

Eggs Help Lose Weight And Stabilize Glucose Levels

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Leucine, an essential amino acid found eggs, provides a weight loss advantage during dieting by helping to reduce loss of lean tissue, promote loss of body fat, and stabilize blood glucose levels.

Ethnicity Affects Impact of Vitamin D on Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

As serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D increase, the risk of diabetes decreases in non-Hispanic whites and Mexican Americans, but not seen in blacks.