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Possible New Treatment for Prediabetic Patients

Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011

A natural product called DLPC (dilauroyl phosphatidylcholine) increases sensitivity to insulin and reduces fatty liver.

HbA1C Test Poorly Predictive in Dialysis Patients

Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Conventional glucose control monitoring methods may not be as meaningful in diabetes patients with end-stage renal disease, researchers found. Patients on dialysis will normally show a lower A1c than they actually have, giving patients and physicians a false sense of security.

Combining Paxil and Pravachol Can Raise Blood Sugar

Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

Combining two drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and lower cholesterol can raise blood sugar to potentially harmful levels, according to a study released this week that was based partly on a search of computerized patient records at Boston-area hospitals.

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary Launch MyPlate Icon as a New Reminder to Help Consumers to Make Healthier Food Choices

Posted: Thursday, June 02, 2011

First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices.

Onions, Green Tea and Olive Leaf Helps Tackle Obesity

Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011

A biomedical professor has found that onions, green tea and olive leaf extract can fight obesity and its related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and fatty liver, even when a high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet is indulged in.

Structured Exercise Controls Blood Sugar

Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Structured exercise programs comprising aerobics, resistance training or both helps people with Type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels, and although physical exercise advice by itself does not appear to make any difference, when combined with dietary advice it does.

Diabetic? Eat Almonds

Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle disease.

Treating Diabetes Can Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other vascular risk factors may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people who already show signs of declining thinking skills or memory problems.

Ginseng Does Not Improve Blood Sugars

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Swallowing ginseng root extract has no effect on blood sugar regulation among people with diabetes or prediabetic symptoms, a new study concludes.

Caffeine and Carbs Don't Mix

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

Caffeine may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, U.S. researchers say, citing a study that challenges previous research that caffeine helps prevent diabetes.