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Inhaled Steroids Linked to Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The use of inhaled corticosteroids, whether for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increases the likelihood of diabetes onset and diabetes progression. Current use of inhaled corticosteroids was associated with a significant 34% increase in the rate of diabetes.

Hypoglycemia a Marker of Poor Diabetes Outcomes

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

vere hypoglycemia in Type 2 diabetes appears to be associated with an increased risk of vascular complications three times the risk of death, researchers have found.

Recommended Lifestyle Changes Should Include Enough Sleep, Say Researchers

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

Lack of sleep appears to compromise the efficacy of dieting to lose weight, according to new research. Middle-age, overweight patients who slept 8.5 hours burned more fat than those who slept just 5.5 hours. The important message for your patients trying to lose weight should now be, Nutrition-Physical Activity-Plus 8 Hours of Sleep.

New Way to Explain the Leading Cause of Kidney Failure

Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

New reported evidence offers a completely new explanation for why people with diabetes account for more than half of all patients requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Strong Link Discovered between Air Pollution and Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

A national epidemiologic study finds a strong, consistent correlation between adult diabetes and particulate air pollution that persists after adjustment for other risk factors like obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was seen even at exposure levels below the current EPA safety limit.

Diabetes Risk Falls as Magnesium Intake Increases

Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Getting enough magnesium in your diet could help prevent diabetes, a new study suggests. Consuming 200 milligrams of magnesium for every 1,000 calories reduces risk of diabetes by 47%.

Common Cold Virus Linked to Childhood Obesity in New Study

Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Scientists are continuing to find connections between viruses and more serious diseases: a recent study suggests a link between childhood obesity and a virus that causes the common cold.

Blood Test Anticipates Diabetes 10 Years in Advance

Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A blood test that could predict those at risk of getting diabetes 10 years earlier than current diagnosis has been developed by scientists.

Light and Moderate Physical Activity Reduce the Risk of Early Death by 19%

Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A new study by researchers has found that even light or moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can substantially reduce the risk of early death.

Traffic Can Increase Risk for Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Urban air pollution -- especially the particles and gases spewed by heavy traffic -- can increase a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes according to a new German study. People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable.