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Early Childhood Vitamin D Consumption Could Prevent Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, March 13, 2008

Five separate studies have uncovered a connection between early childhood Vitamin D consumption and the diminished risk of developing Type 1 diabetes later in life. According to each study, the higher the dose of Vitamin D, the lower the risk of developing the disease.

Frog Skin Provides Hope For A New Diabetes Teatment Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Just as the spit from the Gila Monster has provided a treatment for diabetes, now skin secretions from a South American ""shrinking"" frog could be used to treat type 2 diabetes also.

Constant High Blood Sugar Disables Insulin 'Off' Switch Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Researchers say reversing that pattern offers hope of new diabetes treatments.

Physical Activity Increases Effectiveness of Beta-Cells Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Sedentary older people at risk of developing diabetes showed significant improvement in the function of their insulin-making beta cells after just one week of exercise.

FDA Considers Stricter Rules For Diabetes Drugs Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Draft guidance could make things tough for companies developing new diabetes medicines.

Jelly in the Belly: A Diet Pill That Expands So You Don't Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Italian scientists are testing a new diet pill that turns into a clear, gelatinous blob the size of a tennis ball that may help shrink waistlines by giving dieters a sense of satiety.

Diabetes Prevention, Care, and Education Need To Be Targeted To Men and Women Differently Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Women had higher expectations of the benefits of self-management along with more depressive symptoms.

Aspirin Resistance Attributed to Noncompliance Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Noncompliance is the main cause of aspirin resistance, according to investigators who studied aspirin response in 230 people, most of whom had a history of myocardial infarction.

Prompt Primary Care Reduces Need For Hospitalization Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA, a near complete deficiency in insulin), digestive haemorrhage and chronic bronchitis, are three very common conditions experienced by the elderly community, often requiring hospitalization. A recent study has found that prompt and efficient primary care for these conditions reduces the need for hospitalization by more than 50%, while other conditions are affected significantly, but to a lesser degree.

Insulin Restriction in Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Increase Mortality Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

Insulin restriction in women with type 1 diabetes was associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to the results of a new study.

 

 

 

 

 

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