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Diabetes on the Rise in the U.S.

Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in the U.S., with the disease afflicting 11.3% of American adults as of the third quarter of 2009, according to a new Gallup survey. That's an increase from 10.4% measured in the first quarter of last year.

Newer, More Effective Laser Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

A sub-threshold micropulse diode laser (MPDL) is as effective as a conventional green laser (CGL) for the photocoagulation of diabetes-related macular edema, according to the results of a controlled trial.

Cancer Risk Increased in Diabetes Patients with Low LDL Cholesterol and Albuminuria

Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

Patients with Type 2 diabetes who have low LDL cholesterol and albuminuria face an increased risk of developing cancer, say researchers. The good news is that statin use in such patients may eliminate the elevated risk.

Healthy Lifestyle Works for Those with Diabetes

Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Research presented at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal provides further evidence that healthy behaviors reduce mortality in people with and without diabetes.

Study Finds How Substance in Grapes Can Improve Glucose Control

Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A naturally produced molecule called resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, has been shown to lower insulin levels in mice when injected directly into the brain, even when the animals ate a high-fat diet.

Chinese Herbs Have Promise for Diabetes Prevention

Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.

"Good" Fats Trim Body Fat in Diabetic Women

Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The results of a new study shows that eating certain kinds of fats may actually help obese women with diabetes trim some body fat.

Obese Diabetics Who Fail Oral Therapy Can Benefit from Gastric Electrical Stimulation

Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Gastric electrical stimulation is a reasonable alternative to insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents in obese Type 2 diabetics who are poorly controlled by oral agents and who are not candidates for gastric bypass surgery.

Targeting the Brain with Resveratrol to Treat Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally. Until now, however, little has been known about how these beneficial changes are mediated in the body.

Body's Circadian Rhythm Tightly Entwined with Blood Sugar Control

Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Scientists have long struggled to understand the body's biological clock. Its tick-tock wakes us up, reminds us to eat and tells us when to go to bed. But what sets that circadian rhythm?