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Second Hand Smoke Raises Diabetes Risk

Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006

According to researchers, exposure to second hand smoking (passive smoking) is linked to higher incidences of glucose intolerance, which can lead to diabetes.

Using a Blood Glucose Monitoring Manual to Improve Control

Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006

"Recognizing the link between BG monitoring and improved glycemic control, [we] designed an educational booklet, the Blood Sugar Monitoring Owner's Manual (BGMOM), with the goal of improving the physical and emotional well-being of patients with diabetes by increasing adherence to BG monitoring.

Sleep Patterns Linked to Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2005

Sleeping for less than six hours or for more than nine hours each night is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and impaired blood sugar (glucose) tolerance by 2.5-fold.

Glucose Tolerance Test & B12 Levels Best to Diagnose Sensory Neuropathy

Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

"Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem that often prompts a lengthy and expensive diagnostic evaluation "A rational, evidence-based diagnostic approach to peripheral neuropathy is desirable....
Patients with sensory neuropathy should be evaluated with a glucose tolerance test and vitamin B12 levels.

Increased Risk For Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Metabolic Syndrome For Relatives of Type 2 Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004

A high proportion of first-degree relatives of patients with type 2 diabetes will develop impaired or diabetic glucose tolerance in association with multiple other metabolic syndrome characteristics.

Increased Risk For Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Metabolic Syndrome For Relatives of Type 2 Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004

A high proportion of first-degree relatives of patients with type 2 diabetes will develop impaired or diabetic glucose tolerance in association with multiple other metabolic syndrome characteristics

Lifestyle Modification Shown to Be Effective, But Physicians Approach Lacking

Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Individuals with impaired glucose tolerance can reduce their chance of developing the disease by 58% through lifestyle modification

Resistance Training Improves Glucose Disposal in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Resistance training added to aerobic training significantly improved glucose disposal in postmenopausal obese type 2 diabetics.The improved insulin sensitivity is related to loss of abdominal subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue and to increased muscle density.