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Restless Legs Syndrome Common in Diabetics

Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

Restless legs syndrome can be a major cause of sleep disruption in this population"An association between RLS and peripheral neuropathy was confirmed by logistic regression analysis

Two "Diabetes Genes" Predict the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, November 11, 2005

Scandinavian researchers have confirmed that at least two "diabetes genes" predict the risk of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) when combined with lifestyle factors, in the largest study of its kind to date.

Higher Doses of Acetaminophen and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories, Increases Risk of Hypertension in Women

Posted: Monday, October 31, 2005

Higher Doses of Acetaminophen and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories,Increases Risk of Hypertension in Women. Because acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used, they may contribute to the high prevalence of hypertension in the United States."

Women Who Live Alone Face Higher Diabetes Risk

Posted: Monday, October 31, 2005

researchers found that those who lived alone were roughly three times more likely than women who lived with family to develop type 2 diabetes.
The reasons, the study authors found, seemed largely lifestyle-related.

Erectile Dysfunction First Sign of Coronary Artery Disease

Posted: Friday, October 21, 2005

"We think that erectile dysfunction represents the 'tip of the iceberg' of a systemic vascular disorder; thus potentially preceding severe cardiovascular events and should be part of any cardiovascular risk assessment.”

Exercise Amount More Important than Intensity

Posted: Friday, October 21, 2005

A study, showed that adults who participate in mild exercise, such as walking briskly for 12 miles or exercising for 125 to 200 minutes a week (less then 30 minutes a day) at moderate intensity can significantly improve their aerobic fitness and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.

PDAs On Track to Change Healthcare in Future

Posted: Friday, October 21, 2005

Personal digital assistants (PDAs) could change the way healthcare is delivered in the future by providing doctors with easy access to patient data and the latest information on treatment

Vinegar Significantly Lowers Blood Glucose, Insulin Response, and Increases Satiety

Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2005

Supplementation of a meal based on white wheat bread with vinegar reduced postprandial responses of blood glucose and insulin, and increased the subjective rating of satiety.

L-Carnipure Supplements Helps To Reduce Diabetes During Pregnancy

Posted: Friday, September 09, 2005

Taking supplements of L-Carnipure tartrate during pregnancy can significantly reduce the increased level of plasma free fatty acids that is considered the main cause of insulin resistance in pregnant women. Insulin resistance during pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes, which affects about 5-10 per cent of pregnancies

Preventive Foot Care Socks Reduce In-Shoe Plantar Foot Pressure

Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2005

Altering the kind of socks patients wear is a simple, cost-effective way of protecting at-risk feet in the diabetic population.