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Researchers Uncover Potential Role of Leptin in Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

A new Joslin-led study has shown that leptin, a hormone known mainly for regulating appetite control and energy metabolism, plays a major role in islet cell growth and insulin secretion. This finding opens up new avenues for studying leptin and its role in islet cell biology, which may lead to new treatments for diabetes

Raised Blood Pressure/BMI in Midlife Predicts Heart Failure in Later Life

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Raised blood pressure (BP) and excess body mass index (BMI) in middle age increases the risk of heart failure in later life, a new study suggests.

New Blood Test Predicts Future Chance of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Type 2 diabetes is caused by poor eating habits, hereditary, and lack of exercise. But now, researchers at UCLA say there is another risk factor that doesn't have to do with weight, diet and genes that can help predict who's likely to develop diabetes.

Patients Give Up 10 Quality of Life Years, Rather Then Intensely Manage Their Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 04, 2007

Many patients with diabetes say that the inconvenience and discomfort of constant therapeutic vigilance, particularly multiple daily insulin injections, has as much impact on their quality of life as the burden of intermediate complications.

Brisk Walking Restores Muscle Function in Diabetics

Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

According to a new study in Type 2 diabetes, a moderate-intensity exercise program, such as brisk walking for 30 minutes three-to-five times a week, combined with moderate weight loss is enough to restore mitochondrial content and function to skeletal muscle.

Low-Carb/High-Fat or High-Carb/Low-Fat Diet Improves Weight Loss, Mood

Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

Use of an LCHF or an HCLF calorie-restrictive diet is associated with significant weight loss during 8 weeks, with greater weight loss for the LCHF diet.

Brain Link Seen in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007

Glucose Problems in Certain Brain Cells May Be a Red Flag of Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Treating Gestational Diabetes Reduces Childhood Obesity

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007

Treating gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy may reduce the child's risk of becoming obese, according to the results of a new study.

AACE Publishes New Diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines

Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) announced the release of its medical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus. The Guidelines consider the clinical management of blood glucose, blood pressure, and abnormalities of lipid metabolism, and also address the prevention of diabetes and the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications.

Bariatric Surgery Improves Survival in Obese Patients

Posted: Friday, August 31, 2007

Bariatric surgery in obese patients is linked to a reduction in overall mortality, according to the results of a prospective, controlled cohort study.