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Diabetic Laziness Related to Fear of Hypoglycemia

Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Over 60% of type 1 diabetics are considered inactive, and a recent study has concluded that a fear of exercise induced hypoglycemia might be a big reason why. This reasoning is seriously flawed however, as proper exercise is essential to diabetes maintenance.

Rosiglitazone More Dangerous Than Pioglitazone for Elderly Diabetics

Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

Two oral medications for type 2 diabetes, rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, have both been shown to have benefit and potentially high risk. A recent study has concluded that rosigilitazone is significantly more dangerous for older diabetics.

The Banning of Fast Food Ads: Reducing Child Obesity, Stifling Capitalism?

Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

Obesity is an epidemic, and its rapid rise has closely coincided with the growth of the so-called "fast-food culture." It's been hotly debated for many years whether fast food advertisements, which are primarily aimed at children in the United States, are in large part responsible for rising obesity levels. A new study, the most comprehensive of its kind, has concluded that indeed this form of advertising plays an enormous role in obesity numbers, especially in children.

Diabetes Increases Risk of Pelvic Girdle Syndrome

Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008

Pregnant diabetic women might be at increased risk of suffering from pelvic girdle syndrome (PGS), according to a recent Norwegian study. Past research had shown that the hormone relaxin, was related to both PGS and type 1 diabetes, but this is the first study to investigate a potential direct link between PGS and diabetes.

Does Aspirin Prevent Heart Disease in All Diabetics?

Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2008

It's often recommended that diabetics take aspirin as a method for preventing heart disease. Unfortunately, past research supporting this recommendation has been relatively inconclusive, and a recent study suggests that this preventative measure is not as universally effective as generally believed, though perhaps suitable in certain groups.

Low Potassium Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure

Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008

Low potassium levels often translate to high blood pressure, according to recent research. This correlation was found to be most pronounced in African-Americans.

Diabetes Leads to Early Death for Alzheimer's Patients

Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2008

There is significant variance in expected lifespans for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but two fairly clear trends have recently been found. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer's that have either diabetes or high blood pressure live less than half as long as those without, making proper maintenance of these conditions potentially very important for Alzheimer's treatments.

Diabetes Treatments Becoming Costly

Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Over the past decade, not only have the number of type 2 diabetes cases been on the rise, but treating the disease has become more expensive. A recent study has revealed that type 2 diabetes treatments are becoming more complicated and more costly for the average patient.

Green Tea a Type 1 Diabetes Combatant

Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2008

A common antioxidant found in green tea might delay or prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. The finding was an unexpected bi-product of a study focusing on Sjogren's syndrome, a condition associated with mouth and eye dryness due to damaged moisture glands.

Aspirin and Antioxidants Might Not Help Prevent Heart Disease for Diabetics

Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008

The long-established belief that aspirin helps prevent heart attacks, especially in high risk groups like diabetics, has been strongly challenged in a recent study. Aspirin, as well as antioxidant supplements, were found to have no effect on preventing heart attacks in diabetics.