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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.

High Fructose Diet Associated With Obesity

Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008

Leptin resistance, a condition closely associated with obesity, can be caused by consuming too much fructose. Fructose is one of the most common sugars found in food.

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.

Calorie Overload Sends The Brain Haywire: Study

Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Overeating makes the brain go haywire, prompting a cascade of damage that may cause diabetes, heart disease and other ills, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Alcohol Intake Inversely Linked With Risk for Type 2

Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008

In a study sample of women, alcohol consumption was inversely associated with risk for type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a nested case-control study from the Nurses' Health Study.

Depression in Elderly Diabetics Increases Death Risk

Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2008

The combination of diabetes and depression in elderly individuals increases the likelihood of death, according to a recent study. This increased mortality rate might be due to depression causing poor lifestyle choices and lack of motivation for treating diabetes.

Cleanliness Linked to Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Cleanliness is next to Godliness but being too clean could raise your risk of getting diabetes, a new study has suggested. Researchers have carried out the study and found that a lack of exposure to bacteria and viruses during childhood may lead to an increased chance of high blood sugar and related diseases.

Continuous Glucose Control Improves Pregnancy Outcomes in Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008

For diabetic women, continuous glucose monitoring during pregnancy may not only improve glycemic control but also diminish the risk of complications, researchers found.

Exercise Reduces Fat In Livers of Diabetics: Study

Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Regular moderate exercise helps people with diabetes to reduce fat in their livers, in turn potentially preventing liver failure and heart disease, said U.S. researchers.