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Herb for Diabetes

Posted: Monday, February 14, 2005

Researchers have found an herb used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs.

Better Diabetes Management When Moms Collaborate, Rather Than Control

Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Maternal uninvolvement was associated with poorer adherence and quality of life.

Periodontal Disease Predicts Mortality in Diabetics

Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005

Those with severe periodontal disease had a 28.4 % death rate and those with no or little periodontal disease had a 3.7% death rate

Diabetics Have a High Prevalence of Chronic Pain

Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005

Patients with comorbid (existing simultaneously with and usually independently of another medical condition) chronic pain and greater pain severity have poorer overall diabetes self-management and more difficulty with self-care activities.

Weight Loss Surgery Staves Off Prediabetes

Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005

Normal insulin sensitivity is restored more rapidly and is not dependent on the amount of weight loss.

Diabetes: A Link Between Oral And Overall Health?

Posted: Monday, January 17, 2005

"Oral health symptoms of diabetics include dry mouth, periodontal (gum) disease, oral infections, cavities and delayed wound healing,"

Family Bonds Tied to Diabetes Control

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

The results of a study show that families play an important role in how well African-Americans with diabetes manage their disease.

400 IU/Daily of Vitamin E May Increase Risk of Dying

Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004

People taking vitamin E supplements of 400 IU or more per day had an increased risk of death. Because most of the patients in all of the trials were over 60, and a majority had pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, the study’s application to younger, healthy adults may be limited, the Hopkins researchers point out.

Daily Placebo Works Better Than Taking An Active Drug Irregularly

Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Patients who took their pills every day halved their risk of dying by the end of the study, compared with those who skipped pills, Granger's team found, regardless of whether they took the drug or a placebo. Those who stuck to their pills were also less likely to spend time in hospital.

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Associated With Improved Glucose Control

Posted: Monday, November 08, 2004

In the 8 studies, SMBG was most effective when done 8 times a week. Interestingly, the increased benefit associated with SMBG was much less when monitoring was conducted 6 days a week.