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Fish Oil Might Help Fight Gum Disease Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Study found eating moderate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids was beneficial for patients with periodontal disease. Patients with diabetes have increased incidence and severity of periodontal disease not accounted for by differences in the subgingival microbial infection. Poor glycemic control has been consistently associated with periodontal disease severity.

Chromium Picolinate Reduces Inflammation in Diabetic Nephropathy Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

Researchers in a new study found that taking chromium picolinate may help lessen inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy.

Garlic Oil Shows Protective Effect against Heart Disease in Diabetes Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Garlic has "significant" potential for preventing cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease that is a leading cause of death in people with diabetes, scientists from the Deptartment of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taiwan, have concluded in a new study. The report also explains why people with diabetes are at high risk for diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Diabetes Risk Falls as Magnesium Intake Increases Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Getting enough magnesium in your diet could help prevent diabetes, a new study suggests. Consuming 200 milligrams of magnesium for every 1,000 calories reduces risk of diabetes by 47%.

Why Fish Oils Can Improve Diabetes Control Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.

Cinnamon Might Help Reduce Risk Factors for Diabetes and Heart Disease Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

A study led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.

Long-Term Metformin Raises Risk for B12 Deficiency Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010

That metformin use is associated with lower blood B12 levels has been observed previously.

Improved Blood Sugar Control Linked to Cashew Seed Extract Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Adding cashew seed extract to one's diet may help lower diabetes risk, according to published findings.

Vitamin E Reduces Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals with Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

The study shows that individuals with both diabetes and the Haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 genotype can benefit from using Vitamin E, increasing life expectancy by 3 years.

Metformin-induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as a Peripheral Neuropathy Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Chronic metformin use results in vitamin B12 deficiency in 30% of patients. Exhaustion of vitamin B12 stores usually occurs after twelve to fifteen years of absolute vitamin B12 deficiency.

 

 

 

 

 

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