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Dementia Can Differ in Those with and without Diabetes Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Vascular disease, which affects blood flow in brain vessels, appears to be a common cause of dementia in some people with diabetes, new study findings suggest.

Disrupted Sleep Patterns Adds to Risk of Obesity, Diabetes Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Disrupted sleep patterns seem to contribute to the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to numerous studies. Scientists have theorized that disrupted circadian rhythms throw off various hormonal processes in the body that contribute to disease.

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Increase Diabetes Risk by 50% Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

The risk of getting diabetes is about 50% in patients with autoimmune forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, and psoriatic arthritis, according to a new study.

Insulin Peptide Points to a Solution for Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Researchers at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified the precise protein fragment, or peptide, that can trigger diabetes in mice. The finding, supports an emerging theory about the origins of autoimmunity, and may lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in humans.

HbA1c Variation by Race Weakens Its Exclusive Diabetes Diagnostic Power Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

African Americans have higher levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) than whites given the same blood glucose concentrations, and the difference is greater as glucose levels go up. Findings could affect the way physicians use hemoglobin A1c to test for diabetes in blacks.

Simple Blood Test May Predict Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

World-Wide Standards for Glucose Test Coming Soon Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Global standardization is in the works for hemoglobin A1c measurement, according to a consensus statement by the major diabetes associations.

Egg Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Study looks at whether eggs can increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes.

Earlier Screening for Diabetes Worthwhile Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

It's currently recommended that people be screened for Type 2 diabetes starting at age 45, particularly if they are overweight. But a new study suggests that it would be worthwhile to start Type 2 diabetes screening earlier -- between the ages of 30 and 45.

Using A1c to Define the Metabolic Syndrome Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

Using A1c instead of FPG to define MetS is feasible. It also identifies individuals with increased cardiovascular risk.

 

 

 

 

 

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