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Endocrinologist Shortage Represents Significant Threat to Public Health

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

A new analysis supports what many in the healthcare field already suspect, that demand for endocrinologists in the United States far exceeds supply, and this shortfall in medical care will only get worse in the coming years.

Consequences of a Burger, Fries, and A Diet Soda

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Middle-age adults who regularly eat a double burger, fries, and a diet soda for lunch or dinner increase their risk of incident metabolic syndrome by 25% compared with those who limit red meat to two servings a week.

FDA Approves New Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Medtronic Inc said U.S. health regulators approved its blood sugar monitoring device, the CGMS iPro Recorder. The U.S. medical device maker said patients wear the device for three days, after which physicians can review the data and use the results to uncover glucose patterns.

Bra Size May Predict Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Later Life

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

A new study suggests that, a woman's bra size at age 20 may predict her risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life, with larger cup size linked to higher rates of diabetes.

Does L-Arginine Supplementation Make A Difference?

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Researchers have found that diabetes creates too much competition for an amino acid called L-arginine that helps blood vessels to relax.

Five Foot Problems Not To Be Neglected

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), foot problems are among the most likely to go untreated for men. In a recent release, ACFAS has issued a warning to men about five foot conditions that should not be left untreated.

Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Environmental Pollution?

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

In a recent study it was demonstrated that there is a very strong relationship between the levels of pesticides (POPs) in blood, particularly organochlorine compounds, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Study Shows That Diabetes Costs USA More Than Wars and Disasters

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

Uncontrolled diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, often leading to kidney failure, blindness and death. A new study shows that the nation's unchecked diabetes epidemic exacts a heavy financial toll as well: $174 billion a year, a 32 percent increase from 2002.

Stem Cells Finally Found in Pancreas

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

An international team of researchers has finally managed to locate stem cells in the pancreas -- in mice, at least, and could pave the way for dramatic new therapies for diabetes, namely the regeneration of beta cells so the body could once again produce its own insulin.

Breakthrough Can Lead to New Treatments for Heart Disease, Diabetes

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

U of A medical researchers have found a way to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol and fatty acids that end up in the blood from food the body metabolizes, a key discovery that could lead to new drugs to treat and reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease related to obesity.