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Stress Affects Brain Function in Older People with Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, UK, stress increases the risk of memory loss and cognitive decline in older people with Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes and the Risk of Dementia Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia and the risk is stronger when diabetes occurs at mid-life than in late life according to university researchers in Sweden.

Different Oral Antidiabetics Associated with Different Adverse Outcomes? Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among patients with Type 2 diabetes prescribed oral antidiabetes drugs: retrospective cohort study using UK general practice research database.

Use of Metformin in Type 1's Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Metformin reduces insulin-dose requirement in Type 1 diabetes. As adding metformin to insulin therapy has been advocated in Type 1 diabetes, researchers at the Universities of Dundee and Aberdeen, U.K., conducted a systematic review of published clinical trials and clinical trial databases to assess the effects on HbA1c, weight, insulin-dose requirement and adverse effects.

A Few Extra Pounds Can Benefit Older People Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

A little excess weight after age 70 could do the body some good, according to results of a study involving 9,000 older patients.

Medical Professionals Failing to Tell Patients They Are Not Fit to Drive Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Many healthcare professionals are failing to advise people with medical conditions that could affect their ability to drive whether they should get behind the wheel, according to new research.

Physical Activity Associated with Healthier Aging Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Studies in Archives of Internal Medicine detail associations between exercise and cognitive function, bone density and overall health.

Diabetes Triples Risk of Dementia in Older People Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

A new study claims that some older people with mild memory-loss are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

Mild Cognitive Impairment with Diabetes Increases Risk of Progression to Dementia Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Researchers found that older people with memory loss are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

High Testosterone in Women Linked with Insulin Resistance and CVD Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

In postmenopausal women, high testosterone levels increase the risk for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and coronary heart disease, a new study shows.

 

 

 

 

 

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