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High-Heat-Treated Foods Promotes Risk Factors for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases

Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

The modern Western lifestyle is characterized by the consumption of high-heat-treated foods because of their characteristic taste and flavor. However, it has been shown that treating food at high temperatures can generate potentially harmful compounds that promote inflammation and cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes.

Selenium Improves Glucose Regulation in Men

Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

In a French prospective observational study, older men with higher plasma selenium levels at baseline are less likely to have impaired fasting glucose levels or Type 2 diabetes during the subsequent 9 years. However, no such protective effect of higher baseline selenium levels is seen in older women in the study.

April is Defeat Diabetes® Month

Posted: Thursday, April 01, 2010

Defeat Diabetes Foundation Presents 30 Days of Activities to Help Prevent the Disease and its Complications

Health Care Reform Bill Summary: A Look At What's in the Bill

Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010

The bill has passed the House and is ready for President Obama's signature. Here's a brief look at what's in it.

Early Treatment Doubles Chance of Success for People with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Results from the first study that compares failure rates of Metformin in real-world setting are out.

Lunchtime Coffee Break Best for Fighting Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit.

Eye Disease Linked to Weakened Brain Power in People with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in the working-age population, could be associated with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

The White House Blog: Voices of Reform

Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010

There’s no issue that touches people more directly than health care, so there’s good reason for people to want as much reassurance as they can get before the country goes ahead with reform. That’s why those who work in our health care system day in and day out have a unique role in weighing in on the merits of any reform effort.

In an unprecedented show of diverse, even sweeping support, a virtual army of organizations came out in support of the President’s health reform proposal this morning as Congress prepares to make its final decisions.

Unhealthy Foods Become Less Popular with Increasing Costs -- JAMA

Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

Adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a new report.

FDA Reports 17 Food Companies Have Misleading Product Labels

Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

The FDA warned 17 food makers -- including POM and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. The warning letters say the firms face having their products pulled from grocery shelves if they don't make changes.