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Glycemic Index Gaining Acceptance as Useful Dietary Tool

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003

The glycemic index or GI - one of the most talked about topics in nutrition today - ranks foods based on the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels over a 2 hour period. Foods with a low GI can result in a modest rise and fall in blood sugar, which helps provide lasting energy. "Growing evidence suggests that moderating the glycemic response of foods may have important health implications. "

Prediabetes Diagnosis Guidelines Changed from 110 to 100mg/dL

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003

A blood glucose reading of 100mg/dL is Prediabetes. The newer threshold or cut-off point for fasting plasma glucose will increase those with Prediabetes to 5 million more with Prediabetes.

Gastric Bypass Urged for Very Obese Diabetics

Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003

Researchers recommend that stomach bypass surgery should become "standard treatment" for morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes, because the majority achieve excellent glucose control following the procedure.

Lessons from a Diabetic Eye Doctor:How to Avoid Blindness and Get Great Eye Care

Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003

When thinking about the eye complications of diabetes, most people, including most health care professionals, think of diabetic retinopathy the process through which the eye’s light sensitive retina is damaged by chronic hyperglycemia. There are seven different “diabetic eye diseases”: diabetic cataract; glaucoma; diabetic keratopathy; diabetic optic neuropathy; diabetic cranial neuropathy; diabetic retinopathy; and retinal vascular occlusion.

Anemia in Diabetics Often Unrecognized, Undetected, and Untreated

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

Although anemia is a key indicator of renal disease, a significant complication caused by diabetes, most diabetics are not tested for anemia and remain unaware of an association between anemia and kidney disease. The authors conclude that raising awareness of anemia among diabetic patients and their physicians is of paramount importance to help improve the quality of life of these patients by providing easy treatment of anemia.

Good Diabetes Control Benefits Last Many Years

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

In diabetics, intensive control of blood sugar levels seems to slow the progression of kidney disease many years after such control has ended, new research shows. The new findings complement those reported in 2000, which showed that intensive therapy also provides a persistent reduction in the risk of diabetic eye disease. In addition to slowing the progression of Kidney disease, intensive theraphy reduced the risk of high blood pressure.

In addition to slowing the progression of kidney disease, intensive therapy reduced the risk of high blood pressure, the authors point out.

Grafts Help Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

Now, new research has shown that grafts derived from a patient's skin cells can help some diabetic ulcers heal faster. Although grafting appears to be more effective for top-of-foot ulcers, the authors note that it may still be of use for bottom-foot ulcers,especially when the optimal pressure-relieving cast cannot br used.

How to Eat More and Still Lose Weight

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

It's the energy density of foods -- not the amount we eat or even the overall fat content -- that most contributes to weight gain. When it comes to dieting, bigger food is better. That may be surprising to dieters who've struggled to cut calories by eating less food.

Implantable Gastric Stimulator Effective Against Morbid Obesity

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

A laparoscopically inserted weight loss device called the implantable gastric stimulator (IGS) caused weight loss in 80% of patients, according to new research. The method may provide an alternative to more invasive surgical procedures for treating morbid obesity, the researchers suggest

Need for Postpartum Screening of Women With Gestational Diabetes by Family Physicians

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

Family physicians frequently fail to adequately screen women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Gestational diabetes occurs in about 5% of pregnancies in the United States and "as many as 69% of women diagnosed with GDM are at risk for recurrence in subsequent pregnancies," he said. Additionally about half of the women diagnosed with GDM will develop type 2 diabetes.