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Type 2 Diabetes Associated with Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk in Men Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010

There is an association between Type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer (CRC) among men, but not women, according to a published study.

Resistance Exercise Lowers Need for Insulin in GDM Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Resistance exercise (RE) may lower the need for insulin in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.

EASD: Type 2 Diabetes Less Prevalent in Women but Just as Deadly Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

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.

Traffic Can Increase Risk for Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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.

Diabetes Does Not Impair Sex Among Older Adults Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Many middle-aged and older adults with diabetes are sexually active according to a study of nearly 2,000 people aged 57 to 85. Almost 70 percent of partnered men with diabetes and 62 percent of partnered women with diabetes engaged in sexual activity two or three times a month, comparable to those without diabetes, the study showed.

Diabetes Is Predicted by Fatty Liver Indices Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010

Two recently published indices of liver fat are predictive of diabetes in both men and women. The association was independent of traditional risk factors for diabetes such as glucose, diabetes in the family, insulin, sedentarity, smoking and alcohol consumption.

Simple Blood Test Predicts Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Among Healthy Women Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010

Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The result of a simple blood test may be the earliest alert to doctors and patients to implement lifestyle changes that may delay or prevent the onset of the disease.

Number of Births Increases Diabetes Risk Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

Number of births increases the risk of developing gestational diabetes in pregnant women with a history of the condition, a new study has revealed.

More Evidence Actos and Avandia Increases Risk of Bone Fracture Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

The popular diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia boost the risk of fracture in older women, according to findings from a new study that echo those of earlier research.

Inhaling Diabetes? Study Suggests Link Between Air Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

Traffic-related air pollution, known to raise the risk for cardiovascular disease, may also increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in women. Low-grade inflammation may contribute to the higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes in women exposed to air pollution.

 

 

 

 

 

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