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Diabetes Ups Aspirin Resistance- More May Be Needed

Posted: Thursday, April 05, 2007

Aspirin resistance is more common among diabetics patients than nondiabetics, potentially requiring higher doses then Low-Dose asprin for adequate protection against a heart attack, researchers said.
Resistance to low-dose aspirin recommended for cardioprotection was found among 13% to 37% of patients with diabetes but only 3% to 14% of nondiabetic patients with a history of coronary artery disease.

Diabetes Tied to Parkinson�s by 83%

Posted: Thursday, April 05, 2007

People with type 2 diabetes were 83 percent more likely to get Parkinson's. As people with obesity-linked type 2 diabetes age, their risk of getting Parkinson's disease climbs, a new study warns. In fact, excess weight may explain why diabetics are at increased risk of getting the neurological disorder, a Finnish study suggests.

More Diabetes, More Heart Disease: Study

Posted: Thursday, April 05, 2007

Two-thirds of diabetics will die from heart attack or stroke, researchers warn. Yet, just 30 minutes of physical activity reduced the risk by 58%!

Cocoa Extract 'Targets Big Four'

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

Epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, could target four of the major health problems, it has been claimed. New research argues that the nutrient helps to target the risk of stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes.

Glucose Level Predicts Hospitalization for Congestive Heart Failure

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

In diabetic patients at risk for congestive heart failure (CHF), fasting plasma glucose level is an independent predictor for hospitalization, according to the results of a study.

Kidney Disease Mortality Increased 52%

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

The rate of kidney disease mortality in the United States has increased by 52% in the past 16 years and continues to be higher in blacks than whites, according to a study.

Diabetic Men Have Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

As epidemiologic evidence suggests diabetic men have a slightly lower prostate cancer risk than non-diabetic men.

High Blood Sugar Tied to Increased Cancer Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

Results of a study involving nearly 65,000 people point to an association between cancer and abnormally high blood sugar levels.

Fat in the Belly May Promote Inflammation Leading To Diabetes and Heart Disease, Say Researchers

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

They report that fat cells inside the abdomen secrete molecules that increase inflammation, establishing a potential mechanistic link between abdominal fat and systemic inflammation.

New Test Predicts Diabetic Nephropathy

Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

Urine proteomic profiling can predict the development of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients with normoalbuminuria well before the condition arises, according to a new report.