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New Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

The implications of this new information is far reaching for millions, particularly women since, according to the study, young women (under age 45) with type 1 diabetes are highly susceptible to fatal heart disease, despite this focus group’s normal ability to fend off cardiovascular problems. Furthermore, in the study’s 20-39 age group, the risk of cardiovascular death for type 1 diabetics was proved to be more than seven times higher for women and five times higher for men.

Researchers One Step Closer To Creating Oral Insulin

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

University of Toronto researchers have shown that "designer molecules" can interact with the body's insulin receptor, a step toward the development of an oral medication for diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes and Children The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Fats

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

The Good:
Macadamia nut oil: Olive Oil; Flaxseed oil; Evening primrose oil; and Borage oil.
The Bad: Peanut oil; Safflower oil; Corn oil; Soybean oil; and Cottonseed oil.
The Ugly: Canola oil; Margarine; and Palm and cocnut oils.

What To Expect From an Eye Examination – Part I

Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

All eye examinations should start with a detailed ‘case history. Diabetics, in particular, should be asked about how long they have had diabetes, the specific medications they are using for diabetes treatment, the previous diagnosis of any diabetes complications (eye, kidney, nerve or vascular), the frequency and range of home blood glucose readings, the most recent home reading, and the results of their last glycosylated hemoglobin test.

Child Obesity Mainly Caused By Lack Of Exercise

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Lack of physical activity found to be the most significant factor in contributing to childhood obesity, that from researchers who assessed the exercise and eating habits of nearly 900 children.

Diet and Exercise Helps Reverse Vascular Dysfunction in Obese Children

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Obesity in children is associated with vascular dysfunction and wall thickening, early events in atherogenesis, but these harmful effects can be partially reversed with diet and exercise

Diet Prevents Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Finland looked at the health records and diets of more than 4,000 men and women aged 40 to 69 showed that eating foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and wheat germ, could help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Limited Joint Mobility May Play a Role in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

In diabetic patients with neuropathy, limited joint mobility may contribute to the development of foot ulcers, according to a report in the April issue of Diabetes Care.

Longer Breastfeeding Can Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Early weaning diet, early introduction of breast milk substitution and cow's milk have been shown to increase the risk of type 1 diabetes later in life. Longer exclusive and total breastfeeding appears as an independent protective factor against type 1 diabetes.

Pain-Free Insulin Patch For Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Starbridge Systems of Swansea, the company behind a "diabetes patch" which will allow insulin-dependent patients to take the hormone painlessly hopes that within five years the patch - which looks like a cross between a credit card and a first-aid plaster - will be helping thousands.