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New Under-Skin Sensor That Monitors Blood Sugar Levels For Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2004

People with diabetes could soon be waving goodbye to the pain and hassle of needles, thanks to a new under-skin sensor that monitors blood sugar levels with a simple wave of the arm. The sensor, which is smaller than a dime and paper thin, is based on the same theory behind plastic security tags used in stores to prevent shoplifting

Diabetes Protects Against Prostate Cancer

Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Findings from a new study provide further evidence that men with diabetes mellitus have a reduced risk of prostate cancer. After controlling for potential confounders, the authors found that diabetes was associated with a 36% reduction in the risk of prostate cancer.

New Way To Test Blood Sugar Levels

Posted: Monday, April 05, 2004

Gerard Cote, associate professor at Texas A&M , is in the process of developing new ways to test blood sugar levels in patients with type two diabetes.

He said he came up with the idea to implant particles underneath the skin that would fluoresce in the presence of glucose and could be monitored with an "external watch-type of device."

New Drug Increases HDL by 91% and Lowers LDL Cholesterol

Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Torcetrapib, a newly developed inhibitor of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), increases HDL cholesterol up to 91% while significantly lowering LDL cholesterol, phase I trial results show.

It’s Not The Caffeine In Coffee

Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

According to a new study, it is not the caffeine that is responsible for the addiction to it’s aromatic drink nor other benefits of coffee, it’s the chlorogenic acids, that produce many of the health benefits.

New Blood Sugar Sensor Improves Diabetes Control

Posted: Monday, March 08, 2004

Blood Glucose monitors strips and finger sticks might all become a thing of the past with an implanted blood glucose monitor that provides a continuous reading.

Unique Plants To Treat Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Clinical trials may be done with three indigenous plants to South Africa which, have been shown to have diabetes-treating properties.

Research has provisionally found the plants - prescribed by traditional healers to their patients - to be effective and non-toxic, If successful, a drug developed from the research would be much cheaper than existing commercial medicine for type 2 diabetes.

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.

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

US Health Quality, Access Show Need for Improvement

Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2004

Only 20.7% of patients said they had received all five major tests in the past 1 or 2 years ((annual retinal eye exam, influenza exam, Hba1c, foot exams, and bi-annual lipid profiles).