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New Estimate of More Than Three Million Diabetes-Related Deaths Every Year Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

3.2 million deaths can be attributed to diabetes each year according to a new publication released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to mark the launch of their joint programme "Diabetes Action Now". Updated estimates suggest that six deaths can be attributed to diabetes or related conditions somewhere in the world every minute, a figure three times higher than previous calculations.1

What To Expect From an Eye Examination – Part II Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

All patients, diabetics included, should have their visual field checked by professional examination regularly, as visual field loss can be very subtle until severe damage has occurred (as in glaucoma).At some point, the patient will be “refracted,” the process through which a new eyeglass prescription is determined (‘tell me which lens choice is better, choice #1 or choice #2’). All patients should have their eyes examined by a ‘slit lamp,’ a specialized microscope that gives the examiner a highly magnified view of the eyes.

Pre-diabetes Is Far More Common In America Than Previously Believed Posted: Friday, April 30, 2004

About 40 percent of U.S. adults ages 40 to 74 -- or 41 million people -- currently have the condition, which is marked by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet diabetic. Many people with pre-diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Every 25 seconds, someone in America is diagnosed with diabetes," HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson said.

Analysis: More Diabetes Awareness Needed Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

Over 10,000 dollars is spent on every person with diabetes annually.The healthcare industry still must educate people more about risk factors for the disease and the importance of testing

Clot-busters Don't Work Well for Diabetics Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

Heart attacks are routinely treated with clot-buster drugs to open up blocked coronary arteries, but Greek researchers report that this approach is not very effective for people with type 2 diabetes. Better option to treat with balloon angioplasty and/or a stent to open coronary arteries.

Fat Cell Hormone Increases Metabolism And Causes Weight Loss Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

Adiponectin rapidly decreases blood glucose and lipids, while burning fat, beneficial in the treatment of diabetes and heart disease associated with obesity. In contrast to leptin, a related hormone, adiponectin can cause weight loss by raising metabolic rate while not affecting appetite. This finding may have future implications in understanding and treating obesity and metabolic disorders like diabetes,

Many Patients With Diabetes Skip Their Medicine Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

A sizable share of diabetics who have health insurance used no medicine at all to control their condition, leading to higher costs and more frequent hospitalizations, according to new research paid for by the pharmaceutical industry. One conclusion of the study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: Prescription drugs should be used more often to treat diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

New Treatment Guidelines For Statins and Diabetes Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

The American College of Physicians has announced new treatment guidelines that recommend that those over 55 with type 2 diabetes should be on a statin and the same advice goes for younger patients with type 2 and at least one risk factor for heart disease (e.g., hypertension, smoking).

Helpful Hints For Your Hospital Stay Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004

Having surgery can be a traumatic experience for anyone. For a diabetic, the consequences can be more serious. If you take certain steps ahead of time and know what to expect during and after surgery you will be better prepared to handle your situation.

A1c Screenings Uncover 25% of People With Hidden Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

Blood tests done in churches, community centers, shelters and busy street corners of the Bronx reveal that nearly a quarter of those tested had previously undiagnosed diabetes or were at high risk for developing the disease, according to a new report. Hemoglobin A1c tests are a good way to uncover disease risk in a community-based study because unlike other common diabetes tests, hemoglobin levels do not depend on how recently a person ate

 

 

 

 

 

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