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Microscopic Sensor Monitors Glucose Levels

Posted: Sunday, November 07, 2004

Scientists at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have developed a fully functional, minimally invasive microscopic sensor that can be placed just under the skin and be seen with the naked eye for accurate, continuous examination of glucose and other body-fluid levels with the help of simple color changes

Abnormal Fasting Plasma Glucose Linked With Ischemic Stroke

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Ischemic stroke risk increases by 2.82 times when the fasting blood glucose is greater than 140 mg/dL

Blood Glucose Spikes Impair Mental Function

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Among patients with type 2 diabetes, cognitive function is impaired and mood state deteriorates during acute hyperglycemia.

COPD A Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

"Inflammation plays a key role in COPD and asthma."

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not asthma, may be a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Leads to Disability in Old Age

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

In analyses controlling for age, gender, and education, diabetes was associated with worsening manual dexterity and lower limb function,"
The risk of incident disability was 47% greater in diabetics than in nondiabetics

Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels In the Development of Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Inflammation, as reflected by elevated CRP levels, can help predict development of islet autoimmunity or type 1 diabetes.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Elevate Testosterone Levels

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Treatment with sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis) results in increased levels of testosterone in men with erectile dysfunction (ED). However, increases are more marked with tadalafil.

FDA Approves Chip Implant That Can Prevent Treatment Errors

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

A computer chip that is implanted under the skin won U.S. approval for use in helping doctors quickly access a patient's medical history.

For Optimal Health, Cut Even More Body Fat

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Men with BMIs between 22.0 and 24.4 were significantly more likely to develop at least one of the weight-related illnesses than their leaner peers with BMIs between 18.5 and 21.9. Although BMIs below 25 are healthy, BMIs below 22 are healthier

Glycemic Control in US Adult Type 2 Diabetics Is Getting Worse?

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Current data is showing that there is a 20% decrease of patients in good glycemic control