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Impact of “Diabetes” Label

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

A diabetes diagnosis, as opposed to an impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) diagnosis, has been shown to have a profound psychological effect on how the patient deals with the disease.

"FATNESS VERSUS FITNESS" -- The Final Word

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Study Finds Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity for Older Adults. Death rates for those with higher fitness were less than half of rates for those who were unfit.

Depression Treatment Reduces Mortality by Half in Older Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Older depressed patients with diabetes who receive additional intervention for their depression are half as likely to die within 5 years as similar patients who not provided this intervention.

Increased Serious Heart Failure Incidence With Pioglitazone

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

According to a new report in Diabetes Care, pioglitazone use is associated with an increased incidence of serious heart failure, but still provides clinical benefits, with no evidence that it increases subsequent mortality and morbidity

Intensive Diabetes Treatment Reduces Mortality

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

One more reason to have normal blood sugars, you live longer and will improve your quality of life.

Diabetes Self-Management Course Improves Health

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Researchers found that when adults with type 2 diabetes followed an individually tailored self-management program, they were better able to reduce both their weight and blood pressure, and maintain these benefits over time.

Insulin and Not Metformin is Linked to Higher Rate of Fractures

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Insulin-sensitizing treatment with metformin is not associated with a higher incidence of bone fractures, but current treatment with insulin increases the risk for fractures, according to the results of a nested case-control study.

Low "Good" Cholesterol and Diabetes Shown to Slow Stroke Recovery

Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007

Stroke victims with diabetes and low HDL have new obstacles to overcome in their attempt to regain full cognitive function and dexterity.

Mismatch Treatments for Prostate Cancer Often Avoidable

Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007

Preexisting sexual, urinary and bowel dysfunction can potentially hinder the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment, and can often exacerbate these problems.

Vitamin E May Prevent 40% of Heart Attacks in Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Vitamin E supplements can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene, according to researchers in Israel.