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Two Studies Show That One in Five Diabetes Patients Skip Medications To Save Money

Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2004

Nearly one in five older adults with diabetes in the survey reported cutting back on prescription medication in the prior year because of costs, and 15 percent used less of their medication at least once per month because of the cost.

By not taking their medications as prescribed, patients had poorer diabetes control, more symptoms and worse physical and mental functioning, researchers found.

Hypoglycemia -- What Every Person on Insulin Should Know

Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004

All people with diabetes, regardless of type or their method of treatment, suffer from high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) when left untreated. The treatment of diabetes, whether pills or insulin, can lead to hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is the term used to describe a low blood glucose level (BG). This would be a blood glucose level of less than 65 mg/dl.

Live Longer If You Eat These 14 Foods?

Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004

They're ordinary items that are probably in your refrigerator or kitchen pantry right now: beans, blueberries, broccoli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, soy, spinach, green or black tea, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts, wild salmon, and yogurt. But these may not be ordinary foods at all. They may be so special, they've earned the title "superfoods."

DASH Diet Improves Insulin Sensitivity as Well as Hypertension

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

Including the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) dietary pattern as a basic part of a hypocaloric dietary plan can lead to significant improvements of up to 50% in insulin sensitivity.

Familial History of Diabetes, Hypertension Are Potential Predictors of Gestational Diabetes

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

Pregnant women with a first-degree family history of type 2 diabetes have a 2 to 8-fold greater risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) than do women without such a family history, especially those who have at least one sibling with diabetes, according to an American case-control study. Furthermore, women who have a sibling with chronic hypertension also have a 2 to 3-fold increased risk of GDM.

High Blood Sugars and Insulin Levels, Increase Risk For Colon Cancer

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

"The growing recognition that colorectal cancer may be promoted by hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance suggests that a diet inducing high blood glucose levels and an elevated insulin response may contribute to a metabolic environment conducive to tumor growth," write Susan Higginbotham and colleagues from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Moderate-Fat Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet at Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

A moderate-fat diet is better than a low-fat diet at improving cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the results of a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
"We support the recommendation of a weight-loss diet that has a moderate total fat content and conforms with current guidelines for saturated fat, to achieve the most desirable [cardiovascular disease] risk profile."

Pedometers: Number of Studies Show They Can Make A Difference

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

The advantage of a pedometer is that it can catch small increases in activity, like walking up stairs instead of taking elevators. Many people who increase activity while wearing pedometers seem to do so through these small bits of walking that would probably escape anyone’s attention. But a pedometer records them.

Pharmacists: The Missing Link In Diabetes Management?

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

As of June, 43 states grant pharmacists some degree of prescribing authority in programs that focus on managing chronic disease such as diabetes, asthma, arthritis, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Each state is different, but laws generally limit the authority to specific drugs or to drugs for the specific condition in which the pharmacist has specialized knowledge.

Simple Test Points to Diabetics' Heart Risks

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

A "cold pressor" test, which involves immersing hands in ice water for 2 minutes, can tell doctors if a person with type 2 diabetes is likely to experience heart problems, even when there are no other risk factors presents.