This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.

Rewarding for
you and us
Defeat Diabetes Foundation

Defeat Diabetes
Foundation
150 153rd Ave,
Suite 300
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Self-Management

Search our News Articles Archives for diabetes and health news. Search by word or phrase. The latest article will appear first.

Wine May Protect Against Dementia In Women

Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2008

A study out of Sweden reports that women considered to be "consumers" of wine appear to be significantly less likely to suffer from dementia later in life than those that consume other forms of alcohol, or no alcohol at all.

Epidemic Of Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Vaccine Inflammation

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Newly published data by Dr. J. Barthelow Classen in The Open Endocrinology Journal shows a 50% reduction of type 2 diabetes occurred in Japanese children following the discontinuation of a single vaccine to prevent tuberculosis.

Red Wine, Tea, Helps Regulate Blood Sugar in Type 2's

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Food scientists have found that certain antioxidants found in red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes by inhibiting the action of alpha-glucosidase that controls the absorption of glucose from the small intestine, and protect the body from complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Rimonabant Diet Drug Misses Mark in Heart Study

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Sanofi-Aventis SA's weight-loss drug rimonabant failed to slow heart disease by a key measure in obese patients with fat around the middle, and it significantly raised the risk of anxiety and depression.

Tai Chi Improves Markers of Pre-Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

For patients at risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, the Chinese exercises Tai Chi and Qigong may improve clinical parameters associated with the conditions, two small studies suggested.

Not Enough Sleep As A Child Could Lead To Future Problems

Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Children with sleeping problems are more likely to develop psychological problems, such as depression, aggression and anxiety, according to a new study.

Fasting Protects Healthy Cells From Chemo

Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2008

The toxicity of chemotherapy to non-cancer cells greatly limits the potential of the effective cancer-ridding procedure. A new study has found that fasting for two days before chemotherapy ("chemo") treatment has a profound effect on protecting healthy cells from the toxins associated with chemo.

Inactive Children at High Risk For Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2008

Children leading a sedentary life style are much more likely to develop heart problems, a recent study has shown. Researchers investigating early onset metabolic syndrome (MS) in adolescents concluded that inactive kids were more than six times more likely to develop MS by their teenage years than those with active lifestyles.

Nutrient Therapy Lowers Blood Sugar for Those With Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008

In a current study it was found that two nutrients known to participate in the body processes that control blood sugar levels are biotin (one of the B-group vitamins) and chromium (a trace mineral), were able to drop blood sugars and A1c by 1.76 percent.

Parents With High Blood Pressure Pass It On to Their Children

Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008

Individuals who have one or two parents with hypertension appear to have a significantly increased risk of developing elevated blood pressure throughout their adult lives. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, often clusters in families, according to background information in the article. Researchers estimate that between 35 percent and 65 percent of high blood pressure is heritable.