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Exercise Needed to Maintain Weight Loss in Overweight Women

Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

In addition to limiting energy intake, overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes a day, 5 days per week, to sustain a weight loss of 10% during 2 years, according to the results of a study.

Women With Diabetes Prior to Pregnancy Linked With Birth Defects

Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

Women diagnosed with diabetes before their pregnancy have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with a birth defect or multiple defects than a woman who does not have diabetes before giving birth, according to a new study. "For single [birth] defects, the risk is three to four times greater, and about eightfold for multiple defects," says Adolfo Correa, MD, MPH, PhD, the study's lead author and an epidemiologist at the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.

Artificial Pancreas Getting Close

Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

Researchers working on an artificial pancreas believe they are just a few years away from a nearly carefree way for people with diabetes to monitor blood and inject insulin as needed. We have the technology now, we just need to link them together and make them safe. They believe they can link two current technologies -- continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps -- into a seamless package.

Traditional Laser Treatment More Effective than New Drug Therapy for Preserving Eyesight in Diabetic Patients

Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

Five years ago, ophthalmologists started using steroid injections as a new way of treating diabetics with swelling in their eyes. Now, research shows that the traditional treatment for this disorder is still more effective, according to results from a new study.

Diabetes Increases Risk for Pneumonia-Related Hospitalization

Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are linked with an increased risk for pneumonia-related hospitalization, and poor glycemic control increases this risk, according to the results of a population-based, case-control study.

Doctors Urged to Address Diabetes Sleep Apnea Connection

Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008

Sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are strongly connected. Even though most doctors are aware of this connection, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has concluded that a deficient number of doctors utilize this knowledge.

Chili Peppers Help Keep the Body Warm

Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2008

Chemicals found in chili peppers convert energy into heat within ones body, concludes a recent study. This heat is in addition to the general sensation of spiciness induced by chili's, leading to flushing and sweating.

Herbs and Spices Help Prevent Diabetes Damage

Posted: Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Herbs and spices might have the benefit of decreasing tissue damage caused by diabetes. The result is connected to the anti-inflammatory abilities of herbs and spices high in antioxidants.

Inflammation CVD Connection Uncovered

Posted: Sunday, August 03, 2008

Inflammation is known to be a major contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD), but there has been minimal understanding as to the fine details of this connection. A recent study has discovered that the protein plasminogen is responsible, which could lead to the development of treatments to target the protein and help prevent inflammation caused CVD.

Protein In Liver Might Link Obesity to Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008

Substances known as endocannabinoids have been shown to trigger a specific protein that has been linked to various prediabetic conditions. The specific part of the body where this protein, known as CB1, is activated, has been unknown until now.