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Avoiding Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) In Type 2's

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

A new study at a Midwestern University explains why people with type 2 diabetes and women with gestational diabetes are more likely to develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) than people with type 1 diabetes .
The researchers focused on the effects of insulin on Escherichia coli bacteria, which commonly cause UTIs. They found that concentrations of insulin and glucose similar to levels found in the urine of people with type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes increase the ability of E. coli to adhere in the bladder .

High-fiber Cereal Cuts Excess Insulin Production

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

People in danger of developing type 2 diabetes often have high levels of insulin; because they are "insulin resistant," glucose is not processed properly and the pancreas compensates by producing more insulin.
Dietary fiber can help to prevent hyperinsulinemia -- and ward off diabetes.

First of New Class of Drugs For Diabetes Shown Successful

Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2004

Exenatide, the first of a new class of drugs for type 2 diabetes, was shown to reduce blood glucose (sugar) and body weight, and was associated with improvement in markers of beta cell function.

“Because exenatide has multiple underlying anti-diabetes actions — as well as the ability to promote weight loss, which is often important for people with type 2 diabetes — it holds the potential to be a pivotally important drug in diabetes care,”
and body weight, and was associated with improvement in markers of beta cell function.

First of New Class of Drugs For Diabetes Shown Successful

Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2004

Exenatide, the first of a new class of drugs for type 2 diabetes, was shown to reduce blood glucose (sugar) and body weight, and was associated with improvement in markers of beta cell. “Because exenatide has multiple underlying anti-diabetes actions — as well as the ability to promote weight loss, which is often important for people with type 2 diabetes — it holds the potential to be a pivotally important drug in diabetes care,” function,

ACE Inhibitors Cut Risk Of Death In Half For Those With Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

People with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes could improve their odds of living longer and improve their heart health by taking these drugs, known as ACE inhibitors.

ACE inhibitors -- or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors -- are used to treat high blood pressure. The drugs work by interfering with the formation of a hormone that can narrow blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Some examples of these medications include the drugs such as Accupril, Monopril, Vasotec, and Zestril.

ACE Inhibitors Cut Risk Of Death In Half For Those With Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

People with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes could improve their odds of living longer and improve their heart health by taking ACE inhibitors -- or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors -- are used to treat high blood pressure. The drugs work by interfering with the formation of a hormone that can narrow blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Some examples of these medications include the drugs such as Accupril, Monopril, Vasotec, and Zestril these drugs, known as ACE inhibitors

Obesity/Diabetes Reduces Life Expectancy

Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Twin global epidemics of obesity and diabetes are out of control and could reduce life expectancy in the future, say health experts. As many as 80% of cases of type 2 diabetes are linked with overweight or obesity, particularly abdominal obesity. The

Childhood Obesity A Major Problem And Is Getting Worse

Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

If an answer to this obesity epidemic is not found soon, for the first time this century, the present generation of children will not live as long as their parents "This trend shows us our children are becoming more obese at a younger age and if we don't address this problem, the health consequence for obesity include premature death from heart disease, diabetes, cancer, breathing problems and arthritis

New Anti-Obesity Device On Trial In Italy

Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

Surgeons in Italy have started testing a novel way to combat the growing scourge of obesity -- a device implanted into patients that gives them the sensation of feeling full

Diabetes Will Double By 2030

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

The figures are based on a stable obesity rate, but the rate will go up even higher if, as expected, more and more people become overweight, eat a "Western diet" and stop exercising, the researchers said.
Diabetes In Control.com