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Soy Protein Beneficial In Type 2's

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

A new report in Diabetes Care shows that a diet rich in soy protein appears to have a lasting beneficial effect on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.

Low Glycemic Index Diet Yields Improvements in Diabetic Youth

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

In children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, consumption of a low glycemic index diet may reduce glucose excursions and improve overall glycemic control, according to results of a National Institutes of Health-sponsored study.

Aspirin Increases Production of Insulin?

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Obesity is strongly connected to insulin resistance and the eventual development of type 2 diabetes, but taking aspirin might help limit this progression. A new study has found that for "healthy" obese people, "aspirin-like compounds" can increase the production of insulin, reducing the risk of developing insulin resistance.

Diabetic Child Dies While Parents Pray

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Madeleine Neumann, an 11 year old type 1 diabetic, died March 23rd due to lack of treatment for her condition. Her parents, Dale and Leilani Neumann, viewed their daughters worsening condition as "a test of faith," and instead of getting her medical help, let her die while they prayed. The parents have been charged with second-degree reckless homicide and face up to 25 years in prison.

Vitamin D An Effective Analgesic for Type 2's With Neuropathic Pain

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Vitamin D insufficiency is under recognized and may be a significant contributor to neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetes. Vitamin D supplementation may be an effective "analgesic" in relieving neuropathic pain.

Saliva Can Help Diagnose Heart Attack

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, according to a new study.

Bitter Melon Has Potent Anti-diabetes Effects

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Substances isolated from bitter melon, a plant eaten and used medicinally in much of Asia, could provide the basis of new drugs for treating diabetes and obesity, an international team of researchers reports.

Bariatric Surgery May Eliminate Need for Medication in Nonobese Type 2 Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

A new type of bariatric surgery may eliminate the need for medication in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study reported here at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 2008 Annual Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course.

Benefit of Antioxidants Questioned

Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008

Past research done on animal test subjects has suggested that taking antioxidant supplements may prolong life. According to a recent review, in which 67 human antioxidant studies were accounted for, the numbers in human beings do not appear to support this conclusion.

Vitamin D Levels Again Linked to Breast Cancer

Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008

The most comprehensive vitamin D - breast cancer correlation study to date has confirmed the suspected result that women with low blood levels of vitamin D are at a much higher risk for developing breast cancer.