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Psoriasis Associated with Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Women

Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a new report in JAMA.

Periodontal Disease Can Lead To Gestational Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

A new study by NYU dental researchers has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don't smoke or drink, a finding that underscores how important it is for all expectant mothers - even those without other risk factors - to maintain good oral health.

Pre-Natal Nutrition Essential to Preventing Future Disease in Offspring

Posted: Monday, April 13, 2009

Women consuming unhealthy diets during pregnancy put their child at risk for numerous future health problems, suggests a recent study. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, and stunted growth, were seen to be the most prevalent complications developed in animal models, where the mother's had poor nutrition.

Power to Prevent: Helping African Americans Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

"Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes" helps African Americans learn how to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes through physical activity and making healthy food choices.

Stress Raises Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women

Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Surge in anxiety-linked hormone worsens blood sugar level, researchers suggest and stress may play a key role in the development of Type 2 diabetes in obese black women, U.S. researchers say.

Obesity and Diabetes Triples Stroke Risk

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The record number of midlife strokes among women in the United States is a reflection of the epidemic of obesity and insulin-resistant diabetes, which also bring an increase in cardiac-disease risk, according to a new study.

Cancer More Deadly For People With Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Cancer, the world's No. 2 killer, is even more lethal for people with diabetes, U.S. researchers said last week. People with diabetes who get cancer are about 40 percent more likely to die in the years following the diagnosis than cancer patients who are not diabetics.

Link Between Insulin and Cancer

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Researchers have found evidence that insulin, taken by millions of diabetics to regulate blood sugar levels could increase the risk for cancer by 46%. Increased levels of insulin has been shown to stimulate the growth of breast cells.

Diabetes Linked to Pregnancy-Related Depression in Low-Income Women

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Among low-income pregnant women, those with diabetes have almost twice the odds of having perinatal depression and are also more likely to have postpartum depression, researchers report.

Depressed Wives at Higher Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2009

Besides being more likely to suffer from depression, women in "strained" marriages are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome as well. This in turn makes these women more at risk for future incidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.