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Diabetic Women at Higher Risk For Hip Fracture Need Prevention Strategy

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Having type 2 diabetes for 12 or more years was associated with a three-times higher risk of hip fracture.

Increased Physical Activity Spurs Prolonged Life by 69%

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Expending energy by walking, climbing stairs, doing household chores, or even washing windows enhances survival in older adults.

Diabetes Has Protective Effect on Bone Density

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with significantly lower bone turnover and higher results on bone ultrasound measurements, even in a largely vitamin-D-deficient, elderly, female nursing home population.

High Postmenopausal Sex Hormones Signal Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006

Postmenopausal women with high levels of estradiol and testosterone are at a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to data on nearly 28,000 women.

Americans Need More Help Managing Diabetes

Posted: Friday, June 09, 2006

U.S. patients and doctors alike show a surprising level of ignorance about diabetes and are not doing nearly enough to manage the condition, diabetes experts said.

Death Risks High in Younger People With Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

People with Type 2 diabetes aged between 35 and 54 are over three times more likely to die than those without the condition. For people aged from 85 to 89, the increased risk of death for those with diabetes is over 50 per cent.

Depression Not Tied to Diabetes Control in Elderly

Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2006

There is no strong relationship between depression in elderly patients with diabetes and the degree to which they control their blood sugar levels, researchers report.

Depression Therapy Beneficial in Elderly Diabetics

Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006

Treating depression in elderly individuals with diabetes is cost-effective, showing a savings of 1100 dollars a patient.

Vibrating Insoles Improve Balance in Patients With Stroke and Neuropathy

Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2006

For the elderly, falling is the leading cause of death due to injury. Now, a biomedical engineer is studying how vibrations can help seniors keep their balance

Statins of Little Benefit In Those With High HDL

Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

According to the study, statin therapy is probably indicated if the HDL level falls below 45 mg/dL or if the ratio between "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and HDL is greater than 3.3.