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Mice Able to Regenerate Insulin Producing Cells

Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2008

Genetically engineered mice have the ability to regenerate insulin producing pancreatic cells after the cells die. The hope is that this finding will translate to humans, resulting in a new treatment for diabetes.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Diabetes

Posted: Friday, May 30, 2008

A diet based heavily on olive oil, fruits, fish, grains, nuts, and vegetables, and low in meat and dairy products, has been shown to be very beneficial in protecting against type 2 diabetes. This is known as a typical "Mediterranean diet."

Intensive Insulin Therapy At Diagnosis 'Slows Diabetes' Into Remisssion

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Giving newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients intensive insulin therapy for a few days or weeks can drive the disease into extended remission and at least partly restore â-cell function, researchers said.

Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

Only half of patients had their therapy changed as needed, study found. Diabetics with high blood pressure have only a 50-50 chance that their doctors will change their medications as needed or offer other treatment, a new study finds.

Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

It makes better control possible, heart experts say. They recommend that more than 100 million Americans should be monitoring their blood pressure at home, according to three major health organizations that are issuing recommendations on what to do and how to do it.

AACE: Red Wine Could Benefit Patients With Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

New research suggests that resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in red wine, has the ability to lower blood-sugar levels, but it might also produce certain unpleasant adverse effects.

Cocoa Might Help Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Type 2 diabetics may benefit from consuming cocao-rich beverages, according to a recent study. Some naturally occuring compounds in cocao, called flavonols, may have increase bloodflow in type 2 diabetics, limiting the risk for cardiovascular disease.

HbA1c Diagnostic Technique Proposed For Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008

A panel of diabetes experts has recently made recommendations for the improved testing and diagnosing of the disease. It's estimated that over six million Americans suffering from diabetes don't know they have it, making the panel's recommendations an important step in better identifying the presence of this under diagnosed condition.

New Ultrasound Technique Better Detects Prostate Cancer

Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008

With the help of a new ultrasound technique, the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies may be greatly reduced, according to Jefferson University Hospital researchers. Lower numbers of men with undetected prostate cancer should occur as well.

New Food Body Clock Found, Might Cure Jet Lag

Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008

Researchers have recently uncovered the existence of a "food-related" body clock. This finding provides a potential explanation for how animals adapt under extreme conditions, and how humans might be able to adjust their schedules when their primary body clock is disrupted, such as with jet lag.