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Diabetes May Have a Benefit? Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Diabetes does not worsen the prognosis of a serious blood infection, in fact, diabetic patients may be at lower risk of dying during the three months following such an episode than their nondiabetic counterparts.

Doctors Get Rated On Their Diabetes Care Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Nearly 500 Kansas City area primary-care doctors soon will find out how conscientious they have been in providing this kind of medical attention to their adult diabetes patients — and in many cases, the news will not be good.Thousands of patients have not been getting all the tests and screenings they need, new data show. This news will come in diabetes care "report cards" that doctors are getting in the mail.

Lifestyle Modification Shown to Be Effective, But Physicians Approach Lacking Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Individuals with impaired glucose tolerance can reduce their chance of developing the disease by 58% through lifestyle modification

Study Finds Way To Burn Fat Without Exercise – The Magic Pill Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Japanese researchers claim to have found a way to get rid of excess fat without exercising, in a breakthrough which could lead to better treatment for obesity and diabetes

Young Girls More Insulin Resistant Than Young Boys Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

At age 5, girls are intrinsically more insulin resistant than boys are.Type 2 diabetes in young populations predominantly affects girls rather than boys, and girls are more insulin resistant than boys during puberty and adolescence According to the results, insulin resistance, based on fasting glucose and insulin concentration, was about 35% greater in the girls than in the boys, even after adjustment for a number of recognized risk factors.

Floss For Your Life Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Got floss? If you don't - or if you rarely use the dental aid between your teeth - you might want to rethink your commitment to oral health. Studies increasingly suggest that gum problems may contribute to heart disease and stroke, exacerbate diabetes and spur preterm labor in pregnant women. Unhealthy gums may also be a sign of broader systemic illnesses, such as diabetes. Scientists suspect they've only just begun to discover what health problems might be linked to gum disease.

Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes: Data From Recent Trials Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Although the study populations differed by race and ethnicity, the mean BMI, and the intensity of the lifestyle intervention provided, all investigators found substantial diabetes risk reduction with modest weight loss and increased physical activity.

When Meds Don't Mix Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Each medication, whether it is a prescription medication, over-the-counter remedy or an herbal supplement, contains powerful ingredients that have the potential to interact with each other. These drugs can also interact with certain foods, with medical conditions such as diabetes, and even with sunlight. Such interactions can cause unexpected and sometimes dangerous side effects. They can also worsen an existing side effect, or make a life-saving drug less effective.

Depression Symptoms Tied To Type 2 Diabetes Risk Posted: Monday, January 12, 2004

Symptoms of depression are associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the results of a large study of female nurses suggest. This finding identifies individuals "who may benefit from increased screening and/or interventional strategies."

Genetic Link Found For Insulin Resistance Posted: Monday, January 12, 2004

Scientists have found a gene that causes insulin resistance in Mexican-Americans, the ethnic group with the highest prevalence of the condition. The findings, reported in the January issue of Diabetes, may let scientists design therapies that target LPL to prevent insulin resistance, a condition that affects one of four adult Americans.

 

 

 

 

 

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