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Blood Sugar Control Important in Diabetics on Dialysis Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Good control of blood sugar in diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease who undergo regular hemodialysis is an independent predictor of a better prognosis, a team of Japanese researchers report.

1 In 5 Youth With Diabetes Has Heart Risk Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Overall roughly 20 percent of young people with diabetes (92% in those with type 2 and 14% in those with type 1) experience at least two additional cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a new study.

Usefulness of BMI is Suspect Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Other techniques that measure how the weight is distributed on the body are thought to provide a better way to assess risk.

Obese Girls Risk a Threefold Risk for Early Death as Adults Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Females who are obese during adolescence are much more likely to die before they become elderly than slim counterparts, researchers report.

Study Shows Just How Effective Exercise is as a Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Now, a new systematic review shows that exercise helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels, increases the body's sensitivity to insulin and decreases blood lipids (fats) while also helping to burn body fat.

Chili Attenuates Postprandial Insulin Response Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Animal and some human studies have indicated that the consumption of chili-containing meals increases energy expenditure and fat oxidation, which may help to reduce obesity and related disorders.

Millions of Teens Have Precursor for Diabetes Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

Prevalence of diabetes and impaired fasting glucose levels among US adolescents.

Diabetes Treatment Benefits Dementia Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

Diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions appear to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but drugs that help regulate blood sugar may help patients with dementia as well, researchers report.

Diabetes Increasingly Prevalent in Heart Failure Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing among older persons with heart failure, and diabetes is a significant independent risk factor for death in these patients.

Diabetes Increases Risk of Infection in Renal Transplant Recipients Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

Renal transplant graft recipients with diabetes, whether long-standing or newly diagnosed, are at heightened risk of developing infections requiring hospitalization in the posttransplant period.

 

 

 

 

 

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