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Higher Resting Heart Rate Linked to Diabetes and Mortality

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Higher resting heart rate (HR) was associated with diabetes and mortality in older age, according to the results of a new study in Diabetes Care.

Causes of Pregnancy Loss Differ in Women With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Rates of pregnancy loss and neonatal deaths are similar among women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, investigators in New Zealand report, but the causes of pregnancy loss vary between the two groups.

Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring Increases 22% Among Adults with Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Among Adults with Diabetes - United States, 1997 - 2006," found significant increases in daily monitoring of blood glucose levels among adults with diabetes.

Dietary Cod Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Dietary cod protein improved insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant individuals and could help prevent type 2 diabetes by reducing the metabolic complications related to insulin resistance, according to the results of a randomized, controlled trial.

Cardiovascular Disease Decreasing Among Adults with Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Two CDC studies say adults with diabetes report they are doing better at the vital job of monitoring their blood sugar, and fewer say they’ve developed cardiovascular disease.

Rare Diabetes Foot Complication Becoming More Common

Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

As diabetes rates soar, doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say they're noticing more patients developing a rare and dangerous diabetic foot complication. Few patients or their diabetes care providers know of the complication, or its warnings signs.

Less Antibiotic Prescribing for Colds, Sore Throats, and Ear Infections Needed

Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

Because people with diabetes are more susceptible to colds, sore throats and ear infections, they usually get prescribed more antibiotics which, are not justified to reduce the risk of complications. But they do substantially cut the risk of pneumonia after chest infection, particularly in elderly people.

Reducing Glucose Can Extend Life by 25%

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Life can be sweeter if you cut out the sugar, say German researchers.

Vitamin E Can Cut Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Supplements of vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Byetta Associated with Pancreatitis?

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Yet another diabetes drug has come under fire, after it was revealed that Byetta, manufactured and distributed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, could be linked to acute pancreatitis in some patients.