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Computers Effectively Detect Diabetes-Related Eye Problems

Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010

People with diabetes have an increased risk of blindness, yet nearly half of the approximately 23 million Americans with diabetes do not get an annual eye exam to detect possible problems. New methods can now help in screening for retinopathy.

Treating Gum Disease Lowers Blood Sugars

Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010

The researchers said their findings highlighted the need for dentists to be part of the diabetes medical team along with doctors, dietitians, nurses and pharmacists working together in the treatment of people with diabetes. Infections increase blood sugars, periodontal disease is an infection, therefore we can assume that treating periodontal disease can improve diabetes control.

One Sleepless Night Can Result in Insulin Resistance

Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Researchers found that healthy people who had just one night of short sleep can show signs of insulin resistance, a condition that often precedes Type 2 diabetes.

Women with Asian and Hispanic Partners Have Increased Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Researchers found that, among nearly 140,000 women, Asian women had the highest rate of gestational diabetes, at nearly 7 percent. They were followed by Native American women, at 5.6 percent, and Latina women, at 5 percent.

Death from Diabetes will Change from 5th Leading Cause of Death to __?

Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

More than 70,000 Americans a year die from complications of diabetes, making it the country's fifth-largest medical killer. While that sounds dire, Novo Nordisk says the real picture is much worse.

A1c Below Diabetes Levels Predicts CVD

Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

Researchers found that HbA1c values significantly predicted CVD or death, whereas FPG levels were not significant after adjustment for other risk factors. The additional usefulness of HbA1c may therefore justify the marginally higher cost of the test relative to the inexpensive FPG.

Millions in United States Have Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease

Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

As many as 13 million Americans may have undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes and undetected chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new study...

April is Defeat Diabetes® Month

Posted: Thursday, April 01, 2010

Defeat Diabetes Foundation Presents 30 Days of Activities to Help Prevent the Disease and its Complications

Helping Patients Track their "Kidney Number" Could Save Lives

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

It's a silent epidemic that affects millions of Americans. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a life-threatening illness that can often be treated successfully if found early, and can be detected at an early stage using simple, inexpensive blood and urine tests. According to DNA physicians, tracking your "kidney number" is just as important as controlling cholesterol.

Early Treatment Doubles Chance of Success for People with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Results from the first study that compares failure rates of Metformin in real-world setting are out.