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Eating Low Glycemic Index Foods at Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar throughout the Day

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2012

Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day....

The Challenges for the Self-Management of Diabetes

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2012

People with diabetes invest a lot of time and effort managing their condition including not only monitoring the level of sugar in their blood, organizing their medication and following a restrictive diet, but also social challenges such as negotiating relatives' input and gaining access to doctors when they need to....

Periodontal Treatment Saves 1800 Dollars per Year for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Monday, April 09, 2012

Patients with diabetes who are treated for periodontal disease are less likely to see a physician and less likely to be hospitalized. Furthermore, they cost the healthcare system $1800 less per patient per year....

High-fat Diet Raises Risk for Diabetes Complications

Posted: Sunday, April 08, 2012

High-fat meals increase levels of blood toxins that can cause complications in type 2 diabetes patients....

Blueberries and Apples Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2012

Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes....

Retinopathy Can Signal Impending Cognitive Decline

Posted: Monday, March 26, 2012

In a group of healthy older women, retinopathy was associated with worsening cognitive function over 10 years and with larger ischemic lesion volumes on brain imaging.

Doctors Finally Advising Patients to Exercise

Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012

The number of doctors in the US telling patients to get physically active has increased in the past decade. New research shows that, in 2010 alone, one in three patients who visited a physician or other health professional had been told to start or maintain physical activity or exercise.

Diabetes Patients Risk for Death Greatly Increases with Kidney Damage

Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2012

Control of blood sugar and catching early signs of damage may help prevent advanced kidney disease and death.

Resistance Training Improves Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2012

Besides improving patients' glucose numbers researchers saw improved metabolic features such as reductions in waist circumference.

Setting Goals Improves Dietary Habits of Diabetes Patients

Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012

A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with type 2 diabetes.