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The Many Faces of Diabetic Eye Disease Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

“Glaucoma” is the term used to describe a group of eye diseases that share the following characteristics: progressive, structural damage to the optic nerve, often but not always associated with an increase of internal eye pressure, resulting in a progressive and characteristic pattern of visual field (peripheral and then central vision) loss.

Diabetes Cure 'In Sight After Major Breakthrough' Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2003

Injection Leads to Islet Regeneration in Autoimmune Diabetes. A possible cure for insulin-dependent diabetes is in sight following a major medical breakthrough. Scientists in the United States have not only halted the disease in mice mimicking human type 1 diabetes, but reversed it. The MGH scientists injected diabetic mice with the spleen cells. The cells migrated to their pancreases, prompting the damaged organs to regenerate into healthy, insulin-making organs, ending their diabetes.

Ace Inhibitor Helps Diabetics Live Longer After Heart Attack Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Diabetics improve chances of survival after a heart attack if they take a ACE inhibitor. In fact, diabetics seemed to benefit more from these drugs than people without a sugar disorder. Ace inhibitors as captopril, lisinopril, or enalapril are widely prescribed drugs used to lower blood pressure.

Having 1 or More of 4 Risk Factors Increases Risk of Coronary Death 95% Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Two analyses now show that 80%-90% of CHD patients—and 95% of those with fatal CHD events—have at least one of four major risk factors (smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes).

New Drug Mimics HDL “Good Cholestrol to Clear Coronary Arteries In 2 Weeks Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

A synthetic form of "good cholesterol" has been shown to quickly shrink blockages clogging coronary arteries, offering for the first time the possibility of a drug that could actually rapidly reverse heart disease.

New Fasting Glucose Level Means More Prediabetes Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

New guidelines from the American Diabetes Association will place even more people into the “prediabetes” category. At least 20% more which, could mean 30 million people with “prediabetes.”

New Fiber Fat Substitute - No Calorie ”Z-Trim” Available Soon Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

A new no-calorie fat substitute is being tested in several food laboratories, and the product's maker hopes it could eventually be used to slash calories in everything from cookies to burgers. Z-Trim, an insoluble fiber that goes through the body without being digested, was invented by a government scientist. It's intended to replace some of the fat, including unhealthy trans fat, found in processed foods

Resistance Training Improves Glucose Disposal in Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Resistance training added to aerobic training significantly improved glucose disposal in postmenopausal obese type 2 diabetics.The improved insulin sensitivity is related to loss of abdominal subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue and to increased muscle density.

Weight Management a Therapeutic Priority for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Weight management may be the most important therapy for obese individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent American review. Obesity and weight gain are important risk factors for the development of diabetes and can significantly influence the outcome for those already diagnosed with the disease. Obesity is also a known risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), which is responsible for 70% to 80% of deaths in diabetics.

Dairy Products Helps Control Weight in Kids Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003

Study shows diary products for children keep weight down. Only 30 percent of children get the minimum recommended amount of dairy products.

 

 

 

 

 

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