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Dementia Can Differ in Those with and without Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Vascular disease, which affects blood flow in brain vessels, appears to be a common cause of dementia in some people with diabetes, new study findings suggest.

First-Void Urine Predicts Renal Events

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

A morning urine test is superior to all other tests for detecting declining kidney performance in patients with diabetic kidney disease. "From a clinical point of view, these results are very important, because they imply that collection of first morning voids, which is clearly more convenient than collecting a 24-hour urine, can be used for assessment of proteinuria.

Disrupted Sleep Patterns Adds to Risk of Obesity, Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Disrupted sleep patterns seem to contribute to the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to numerous studies. Scientists have theorized that disrupted circadian rhythms throw off various hormonal processes in the body that contribute to disease.

Diabetes Patients Should Avoid the Heat

Posted: Sunday, July 18, 2010

Hot weather and diabetes can make for a potentially dangerous combination, according to a Mayo Clinic presentation. The ability to sweat in the heat can be impaired in some patients with diabetes. Also, glucose strips and medications can become ineffective.

Pre-existing Conditions Covered by New High-Risk Insurance Pools

Posted: Sunday, July 11, 2010

Beginning July 1, individuals with pre-existing health conditions as diabetes are eligible to enroll in a temporary high-risk insurance pool, courtesy of the health care reform law.

Study Finds Visually Impaired People Get Insulin Pen Dosages Right

Posted: Sunday, July 11, 2010

Study shows visually impaired people can use insulin pens even though the labels on the popular insulin pen used by people with diabetes warn against visually-impaired people using pens to measure out and administer their insulin dosage.

Diabetes Care Management Program Lowers Health Care Costs, Hospitalization Rates

Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Medicare patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease can significantly reduce both the cost of their medical care and rates of hospitalization by participating in a telephone-based diabetes disease management program, a new study finds.

Egg Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Study looks at whether eggs can increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes.

Frequent Doctor Visits Can Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly For Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study.

Milk after Exercise Promotes Weight Loss

Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

A new study suggests that women who want to lose weight should drink fat-free milk and not sugar-based energy drinks.