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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

Dick Clark's Diabetes Disclosure Leads To Becoming Spokesman for AADE, American Association of Diabetes Educators Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

A secret that Dick Clark has kept for a decade has been revealed--he has type 2 diabetes. The seemingly ageless former American Bandstand host was diagnosed with diabetes in 1994, but told no one, save close family and friends.

ERI Patents Treatments For Insulin Resistance In Diabetes Accompanying Obesity Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

Type II diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin, preventing it from storing glucose. Because melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) causes the pancreas to secrete glucagon, MSH must be present for type II diabetes to develop. The new process,is for treatment of diabetes by administering an antagonist of MSH. Previous treatments for type II diabetes have focused on altering the amount of glucose in the bloodstream Brennan and Hochgeschwender instead focused on regulating insulin resistance in genetically engineered mice by manipulating the amount of MSH in the bloodstream.

Long-Term Diabetes Control Pays Off for the Heart Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

A mean HbA1c of 8.4% or greater predicted cardiac autonomic dysfunction. They have found that good long-term glucose control by type 1 diabetic patients preserves the automatic responses of the heart to varying situations, while a lack of adequate glycemic control leads to poor so-called cardiac autonomic function

New Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

The implications of this new information is far reaching for millions, particularly women since, according to the study, young women (under age 45) with type 1 diabetes are highly susceptible to fatal heart disease, despite this focus group’s normal ability to fend off cardiovascular problems. Furthermore, in the study’s 20-39 age group, the risk of cardiovascular death for type 1 diabetics was proved to be more than seven times higher for women and five times higher for men.

Type 2 Diabetes and Children The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Fats Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

The Good: Macadamia nut oil: Olive Oil; Flaxseed oil; Evening primrose oil; and Borage oil. The Bad: Peanut oil; Safflower oil; Corn oil; Soybean oil; and Cottonseed oil. The Ugly: Canola oil; Margarine; and Palm and cocnut oils.

What To Expect From an Eye Examination – Part I Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

All eye examinations should start with a detailed ‘case history. Diabetics, in particular, should be asked about how long they have had diabetes, the specific medications they are using for diabetes treatment, the previous diagnosis of any diabetes complications (eye, kidney, nerve or vascular), the frequency and range of home blood glucose readings, the most recent home reading, and the results of their last glycosylated hemoglobin test.

Diet Prevents Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Finland looked at the health records and diets of more than 4,000 men and women aged 40 to 69 showed that eating foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and wheat germ, could help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Longer Breastfeeding Can Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Early weaning diet, early introduction of breast milk substitution and cow's milk have been shown to increase the risk of type 1 diabetes later in life. Longer exclusive and total breastfeeding appears as an independent protective factor against type 1 diabetes.

Poor A1c Tests Related to Low Health Literacy in America Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

As many as 90 million American adults lack the reading and math skills needed to understand basic health information and navigate the U.S. healthcare system, according to a report issued Thursday by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

 

 

 

 

 

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