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Hypertensives Have a Two-fold Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Incidence of Type 2 diabetes might be associated with preexisting hypertension.

Fifty Percent of African Americans Die from Causes that Can Be Prevented or Treated

Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Two-thirds of the difference between death rates among African Americans and Caucasians are now due to causes that could be prevented or cured, according to a new study.
"People should not be dying prematurely from stroke, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, appendicitis or the flu..."

Antibiotic Use in Childhood Not Linked to Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Contrary to what several other studies have shown, the results of a nationwide study of Danish children suggest that antibiotic use does not affect the development of Type 1 diabetes.

Once a Year Byetta in the Diabetes Pipeline

Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 2009

With Lilly/Amylin's submission of their once a week Byetta, another company, Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., announces completion of enrollment of ITCA 650 phase 1b study for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes with their once a year dosing of Byetta.

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.

Stopping Avandia Increases Blood Sugar Levels

Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Study found diabetics who discontinued use of the drug showed a worsening of control and management of their diabetes.

Transplants Help Type 1 Diabetics Stop Insulin Injections

Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

People with Type 1 diabetes who received stem cell transplants from their own cells were able to go as long as four years without needing insulin treatments, U.S. researchers reported.

Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Impacted by Diabetes Control

Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

"We found that diabetic patients with breast cancer have higher rates of chemotherapy-related toxicities. Clinicians must be aware that diabetic patients are more likely to experience toxicity and should monitor diabetic patients closely."

Metabolic Syndrome Less Common in 100% Juice Drinkers

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2009

100% juice drinkers are thinner and at lower risk for metabolic syndrome, according to recently presented research. The study indicates that drinking 100% juice helps prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Just Slightly Reducing Sugar Intake, Increasing Fiber Consumption Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk for Hispanic Teenagers

Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Individuals who reduced added sugar intake by the equivalent of 1 can of soda per day or increased fiber intake by the equivalent of a cup of beans showed improvements in key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, specifically in insulin secretion and visceral fat.