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Diabetes Risk Falls as Magnesium Intake Increases
Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010
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Getting enough magnesium in your diet could help prevent diabetes, a new study suggests. Consuming 200 milligrams of magnesium for every 1,000 calories reduces risk of diabetes by 47%.
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EASD: Type 2 Diabetes Less Prevalent in Women but Just as Deadly
Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010
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Men are up to two and a half times more likely to have newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes than women, but once a woman is diagnosed, the disease is just as deadly for them as for men.
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EASD: Moderate Wine Drinking Lowers Fasting Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes
Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010
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A glass of merlot or perhaps sauvignon blanc with dinner may offer modest benefits for patients with Type 2 diabetes, said researchers.
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EASD: Frequent Hypoglycemia Key in Cardiac Risk
Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010
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Patients with Type 1 diabetes who have repeated episodes of hypoglycemia appear to be at risk for early signs of atherosclerosis, researchers said.
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Blood Test Anticipates Diabetes 10 Years in Advance
Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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A blood test that could predict those at risk of getting diabetes 10 years earlier than current diagnosis has been developed by scientists.
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Traffic Can Increase Risk for Diabetes
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Urban air pollution -- especially the particles and gases spewed by heavy traffic -- can increase a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes according to a new German study. People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable.
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AADE Stresses the Treatment of Obesity as a Means of Preventing Diabetes
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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The American Association of Diabetes Educators has issued a formal position statement and set of recommendations urging diabetes educators to proactively address obesity as a means of preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes, managing complications for those who already have the disease, and creating a savings for the overall health care system.
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Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers.
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Reducing the Risk of CVD in Patients with Periodontitis
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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More evidence for dentists being part of the diabetes team: cardiologists and other physicians who manage patients with CVD should collaborate with dentists to moderate cardiovascular risk in patients who also suffer from periodontitis.
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FDA & CDC WARNING: Limit Fingerstick Devices to Just One Patient
Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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Fingerstick devices along with insulin pens should never be used with more than one person.
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