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Diabetes Linked to Excessive Loss of Skeletal Muscle and Trunk Fat Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009

In a new study of the impact of Type 2 diabetes on body composition, older adults with diabetes -- especially women -- were at increased risk for excessive loss of skeletal muscle and trunk fat mass.

Men Twice as Likely Not to Know They Have Diabetes Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

New research suggests men over 50 are nearly twice as likely to have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes than their female counterparts.

Growth Hormone in Elderly: Bad Insulin Effects, Good Lipid Effects Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009

Growth hormone increases insulin resistance and modestly improves lipid profiles in healthy older men and women, according to a new report.

Updated 2009 Diabetes Prevalence and Diagnosis in US by States Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The numbers are in and it looks like we have not improved and it will get worse.

Antioxidants Can Raise Diabetes Risk Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Instead of protecting against diabetes, antioxidants -- compounds in foods and supplements that prevent cell damage -- may actually increase the chances of getting diabetes, at least in the early stages, researchers reported.

WHR Is a Better Predictor of All-Cause Mortality in Older Adults than BMI Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR) may be a better predictor of all-cause mortality in older adults versus body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a study.

Physical Activity Helps the Very Old Decrease Mortality Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

No matter how old you are, increased physical activity is associated with decreased mortality and improved function, a longitudinal Israeli study found.

Type 2 Diabetes Has a Key Role in Rising Alzheimer’s Cases Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Over the next 40 years there could be a flood of dementia associated with Type 2 diabetes.

The Most Effective Therapy for Diabetes Induced Alzheimer's Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

"Exercise is the most potent insulin-sensitizing agent we have," said Dr. Suzanne Craft, a geriatrician and Alzheimer’s researcher at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington.

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Smoking Can Lead to Dementia Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Middle-aged people who smoke or have high blood pressure or diabetes are more likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study shows.

 

 

 

 

 

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