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Protein New Target for Obesity, Diabetes Therapies
Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010
Molecule regulates flip of a metabolic switch. A little bit of stress might be just what the doctor ordered to combat obesity and diabetes.

Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Poor Control
Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010
The association between a higher level of hypoglycemic-related fear and parental emotional distress and poorer glycemic control in the child emphasizes the need for programs to support and guide parents.

Depression Increases Mortality for Diabetes Patients
Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009
Patients with diabetes and coexisting depression face substantially elevated mortality risks beyond cardiovascular deaths.

African Americans' Diabetes Prevalence Linked to Living Conditions
Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The higher incidence of diabetes among African Americans when compared to whites may have more to do with living conditions than genetics, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.

New Recommendations for Intake of Sugars by AHA
Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009
New recommendations for maximum dietary intake of "added sugars," released by the American Heart Association, are probably far more healthful than the much-higher current average intake in the U.S.. But without educating the patient, it will have little or no effect.

A Good Dentist Sees More than Teeth
Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Troubled teeth and gums aren't always just a dental problem. Sometimes they indicate deeper issues, and dentists are increasingly picking up the clues.

The Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Incidence of Diabetes Later in Life
Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
If only patients knew, just how important lifestyle factors are! With that said, one could easily argue that the laboratory measures are actually proxies for lifestyle factors. Ninety percent of new diabetes cases may be due to lifestyle factors. Just maybe we should spend more effort educating patients on lifestyle change than adding new drugs.

High Blood Pressure In African-Americans Worsens Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009
Nearly 26 million Americans suffer from kidney disease, many being minorities and elderly people, and those with high blood pressure or diabetes. A recent study on individuals with kidney disease has found that African-American men and women are the most likely to have high blood pressure associated with their disease, which can lead to further complications.

Benefit of Exercise on Diabetes Risk Undone by Vitamin Supplements
Posted: Wednesday, June 03, 2009
A team of scientists from Germany and the US found that vitamin C and E supplements may undo the benefits of exercise on diabetes risk and glucose metabolism. It would seem that exercise-induced oxidative stress helps the body defend itself against stress and metabolize carbodydrates more effectively, said the researchers.

Diabetes Affects Women's Sex Life
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
According to a new study, over one-third of women with Type 1 diabetes have some form of sexual difficulty and depression is one of the key factors.

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