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Unfit at 20, Diabetes at 40

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Twenty-somethings who aren't physically fit may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes in middle age, researchers said.

Lasting Benefit Seen for Lifestyle Changes, Metformin in Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

For people at risk for Type 2 diabetes, a combination of diet, exercise and, to a lesser extent, treatment with metformin can help keep the disease at bay for 10 years, researchers said.

LifeScan Recalls Specific Lots of Consumer and Professional OneTouch® SureStep® Test Strips Due To Inaccurate Readings at High Levels

Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

LifeScan, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall in the United States of eight lots of OneTouch® SureStep® Test Strips, used by people with diabetes to measure their blood glucose levels at home. The test strips are being recalled because they may provide falsely low glucose results when the glucose level is higher than 400 mg/dL.

Diabetes Tied to Poor Impulse Control

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Patients with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes were significantly more likely to show poor impulse control in psychological testing than healthy people, researchers said. The findings could help explain why diabetic patients find it difficult to make the recommended lifestyle adjustments such as avoiding high-fat foods and maintaining daily exercise.

Effect of Periodontal Treatment on Glycemic Control of Diabetic Patients

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

There is growing evidence that periodontitis may affect general health. This study by university researchers from the Netherlands was assigned to explore the robustness of observations that periodontal therapy leads to the improvement of glycemic control in diabetic patients.

LoveFest is Happening at Whiskey Tango!

Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2010

LoveFest 2010 is Sunday, FEBRUARY 28th from 2pm to 10pm at Whiskey Tango and is one AMAZING celebration that you do NOT want to miss! LoveFest is the first benefit of its kind. It’s a totally 100% charitable,”nobody-makes-a-dime-but-the-charities” benefit. Everyone will be working that day for free- Bands, bartenders, staff, EVERYONE, and all money (tips included) will be donated. Each band will be playing for a charity of their choice and will be given an equal percentage of money to donate to their cause. Here is a listing of the bands playing and their chosen charities: ...Modern Bliss – Defeat Diabetes

Normal Glucose Greater than 85mg/dL in Kids Predicts Diabetes Later

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Increases in fasting plasma glucose during childhood -- even though levels remain in the normal range 85-100mg/dL.) -- can predict adult prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes later in life, a retrospective cohort study showed.

Preventing Diabetes for Ten Years Plus

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Ten-year follow-up of diabetes incidence and weight loss in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.

Artificial Pancreas Improves Glucose Control

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems can improve overnight blood sugar control and reduce hypoglycemia risk in young patients with Type 1 diabetes, researchers have found.

US Health-Risk Surveillance Results

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Results from January 2007 to December 2007 from the Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS), an ongoing telephone survey of US adults on health-risk behaviors and the use of preventative healthcare services related to the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, were reported last week.