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Poor Diabetes Control Causes Mental Decline

Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Elderly women with diabetes are significantly more likely to decline mentally over the years than women without diabetes. Researchers report that poor control of blood sugar levels may be partially to blame

HRT Speeds Progression of Heart Disease in Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2004

Hormone therapy can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Using hormones to ease menopausal symptoms -- such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness -- in women with diabetes or prediabetes should be an individualized decision made in close consultation with a woman's physician, the study authors stressed

More Financial Pain For Firms That Make Needle-Free Injectors

Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2004

"When are we gonna get those cool hypodermics with no needles?"
In fact, the basic technology already existed when "Star Trek" first went on the air in 1966. But it wasn't until the 1990s that researchers refined it enough to be feasible for the mass market. Even today, makers of needle-free injectors (NFIs) are struggling to get a foothold in the U.S.

New Under-Skin Sensor That Monitors Blood Sugar Levels For Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2004

People with diabetes could soon be waving goodbye to the pain and hassle of needles, thanks to a new under-skin sensor that monitors blood sugar levels with a simple wave of the arm. The sensor, which is smaller than a dime and paper thin, is based on the same theory behind plastic security tags used in stores to prevent shoplifting

High Fasting Glucose Levels a Risk Factor for CHF

Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Elevated fasting glucose levels are predictive of incident congestive heart failure (CHF) among older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM).

Women Not Using Heart-Protecting Aspirin As Men Are

Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2004

An aspirin a day may help keep a heart attack away, but many women at risk for heart disease still don't take one, a new study finds. Men, by comparison, are more likely to pop aspirin regularly — but less likely than women to remember or follow advice about diet and exercise habits that can help their hearts

Avoiding Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) In Type 2's

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

A new study at a Midwestern University explains why people with type 2 diabetes and women with gestational diabetes are more likely to develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) than people with type 1 diabetes .
The researchers focused on the effects of insulin on Escherichia coli bacteria, which commonly cause UTIs. They found that concentrations of insulin and glucose similar to levels found in the urine of people with type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes increase the ability of E. coli to adhere in the bladder .

Florida Man Battles Weather On Trek For Diabetes Awareness

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Andy Mandell said he has learned one thing for sure after spending a few months in Montana: The weather simply can't be trusted.
But rain, snow, sleet or hail -- or wind, or lightning -- won't stop Mandell from completing his 10,000-mile walk around the United States to raise awareness of diabetes.

Florida Man Battles Weather On Trek For Diabetes Awareness

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Andy Mandell said he has learned one thing for sure after spending a few months in Montana: The weather simply can't be trusted.

But rain, snow, sleet or hail -- or wind, or lightning -- won't stop Mandell from completing his 10,000-mile walk around the United States to raise awareness of diabetes

High-fiber Cereal Cuts Excess Insulin Production

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

People in danger of developing type 2 diabetes often have high levels of insulin; because they are "insulin resistant," glucose is not processed properly and the pancreas compensates by producing more insulin.
Dietary fiber can help to prevent hyperinsulinemia -- and ward off diabetes.