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Waist Circumference, Not BMI, Explains Obesity-Related Health Risk

Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

When WC and BMI were used as continuous variables in the same regression model, WC alone was a significant predictor of comorbidity.

Women With Type 2 Diabetes Have Increased Risks Of Poor Cognitive Function & Substantial Cognitive Decline

Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

"Women with type 2 diabetes had increased odds of poor cognitive function and substantial cognitive decline. Use of oral hypoglycemic therapy, however, may ameliorate risk. Women with diabetes were at 25-35% increased odds of poor cognitive function.

New Blood Sugar Sensor Improves Diabetes Control

Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004

Blood Glucose monitors strips and finger sticks might all become a thing of the past with an implanted blood glucose monitor that provides a continuous reading.

Whole Grains Good for the Diabetic Heart

Posted: Saturday, March 06, 2004

Women with type 2 diabetes who incorporate more whole grains, bran, and cereal fiber into their diets may reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

What's more, low-glycemic index foods, that is, readily digested carbohydrates that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, may also help to curb early signs of heart trouble

Blood Glucose Testing Guidelines

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

The American Academy of Family Physicians has just issued a new physician guide for blood glucose testing.Testing times are based on the kind of medicine you take and on how well your blood glucose levels are controlled

ECG Signs Identify Diabetics with High Death Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Diabetes increases the odds of developing heart disease, and more and more people are becoming diabetic. In light of this, researchers looked at signs on the ECG that are associated with mortality risk in the general population to see if they would be of use in diabetics.

Fruit, Cereal Fiber May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Fiber from fruits and cereal, but not from vegetables, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD. "Dietary fiber may reduce the risk of CHD through a variety of mechanisms, such as improving blood lipid profiles, lowering blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity and fibrinolytic activity," write Mark A. Pereira, PhD.

Mortality in Critically Ill Patients Reduced 29% With Target Glucose of <140 mg/dL

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Controlling glucose to a goal of 110 mg/dL or less reduced in-hospital mortality by 34%, reduced blood stream infections by 46%, cut dialysis days by 41%, cut the red-cell transfusion rate in half, and reduced the time on mechanical ventilation

Unique Plants To Treat Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Clinical trials may be done with three indigenous plants to South Africa which, have been shown to have diabetes-treating properties.

Research has provisionally found the plants - prescribed by traditional healers to their patients - to be effective and non-toxic, If successful, a drug developed from the research would be much cheaper than existing commercial medicine for type 2 diabetes.

Unique Plants To Treat Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Clinical trials may be done with three indigenous plants to South Africa which, have been shown to have diabetes-treating properties. Research has provisionally found the plants - prescribed by traditional healers to their patients - to be effective and non-toxic, If successful, a drug developed from the research would be much cheaper than existing commercial medicine for type 2 diabetes.