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AACE: Experimental Diabetes Treatment Shows Promise

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

New research monitoring the effects of islet cell transplantation resulted in near-normal metabolic control and decreased hypoglycemia.

AACE: Red Wine Could Benefit Patients With Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008

New research suggests that resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in red wine, has the ability to lower blood-sugar levels, but it might also produce certain unpleasant adverse effects.

Cocoa Might Help Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Type 2 diabetics may benefit from consuming cocao-rich beverages, according to a recent study. Some naturally occuring compounds in cocao, called flavonols, may have increase bloodflow in type 2 diabetics, limiting the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Simple Blood Test Might Indicate Best Post-Menopausal Treatment

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Past research has revealed that post-menopausal hormone therapy increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, leading many women to shy away from the potentially beneficial treatment. A recent study has revealed though that a basic blood test taken prior to administration of the hormones may determine whether or not an increased risk will be incurred by the individual.

Pine Bark Extract May Boost Diabetics' Heart Health and Improve BG

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Results from a new study suggests that supplements of extracts from French maritime pine bark may reduce blood pressure and the use of blood pressure medication among diabetics.

Drug Spending Increase for Diabetes, Overtakes Cholesterol

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Use of diabetes drugs increased only 2.3% last year, but spending rose 12%. The big driver was the introduction of new, expensive medicines that replace or are added to older, cheaper ones.

Blocked Brain Enzyme Decreases Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

A team at DukeUniversityMedicalCenter was able to tone down appetite and promote weight loss, while improving the body's ability to handle blood sugar levels by blocking a brain enzyme, CaMKK2.

50% of Diabetes Patients Are Less Likely to Exercise Due to Arthritis

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

More than half of adult diabetics in the U.S. also have arthritis, which causes joint pain that may prevent the exercise they need to stay healthy, a study found.

Superior Benefits of Drug Therapy for Diabetic Eye Disease

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

In a new study, it was shown that a drug for the treatment of diabetic eye disease performed better in clinical trials than the current standard treatment using laser surgery.

Removing Receptor Increases Insulin and Decreases Weight Gain

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

The removal of a receptor called ALK7 has the effect of increased insulin release and decreased weight gain, according to two recent complementary Swedish studies. The results could lead to novel ways to treat diabetes and obesity.