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Diabetes In Elderly Ups Mortality Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Diabetes substantially increases premature deaths among the elderly. The main implication of our findings is that diabetes-related mortality may be expected to increase in relative importance compared to other causes of death in the elderly, given recent trends of increasing diabetes prevalence,

Diabetes In Elderly Ups Mortality Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Diabetes substantially increases premature deaths among the elderly. The main implication of our findings is that diabetes-related mortality may be expected to increase in relative importance compared to other causes of death in the elderly, given recent trends of increasing diabetes prevalence

Diabetes Protects Against Prostate Cancer Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Findings from a new study provide further evidence that men with diabetes mellitus have a reduced risk of prostate cancer. After controlling for potential confounders, the authors found that diabetes was associated with a 36% reduction in the risk of prostate cancer.

High Rates of Diabetes in Asian Children Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

"Type 2 diabetes is 13.5 times more common in South Asian children than in white children." Children from ethnic minorities are at significantly higher risk,"

Obesity/Diabetes Reduces Life Expectancy Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Twin global epidemics of obesity and diabetes are out of control and could reduce life expectancy in the future, say health experts. As many as 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes are linked with overweight or obesity, particularly abdominal obesity. The

Childhood Obesity A Major Problem And Is Getting Worse Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

If an answer to this obesity epidemic is not found soon, for the first time this century, the present generation of children will not live as long as their parents "This trend shows us our children are becoming more obese at a younger age and if we don't address this problem, the health consequence for obesity include premature death from heart disease, diabetes, cancer, breathing problems and arthritis

Half of Edmonton Protocol Patients Insulin-Free Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

Half of the 36 patients with type 1 diabetes who have received islet cell transplants under the Edmonton Protocol are insulin free.For those still taking insulin, there has been a decrease from 36 units at baseline to an average 21 units per day now, he said. For patients who are insulin-free, glucose control has been excellent, with fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels within the normal range,insulin-free

Low Testosterone Levels in Men Predicts Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

Middle-age men with low levels of testosterone or sex hormone-binding globulin, or both, are at risk for the development of the metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Advocates Fear Obesity Strategy Blockage Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

Anti-obesity advocates said Tuesday they fear that a bloc of developing countries, led by Brazil, could derail the adoption this week of a global strategy to fight obesity and other diet- or exercise-related diseases worldwide. Health ministers are scheduled to vote later this week on the adoption of the strategy, which sets out a range of global policy options for addressing obesity and its related diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer

Glucose Tolerance Test & B12 Levels Best to Diagnose Sensory Neuropathy Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

"Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem that often prompts a lengthy and expensive diagnostic evaluation "A rational, evidence-based diagnostic approach to peripheral neuropathy is desirable.... Patients with sensory neuropathy should be evaluated with a glucose tolerance test and vitamin B12 levels.

 

 

 

 

 

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