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Dementia Meds Increase Risk for Hyperglycemia in Older Diabetics Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Older diabetics who take antipsychotic medications have an increased risk of ending up in the hospital with elevated blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, researchers say.

Income Level Affects Treatment of Hyperglycemia Posted: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

People with diabetes who live in less affluent neighborhoods are more likely to experience delays in treatment for hyperglycemia, according to a study.

We Are What Our Mothers Ate? Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The mother's health prior to conception is more important then previously thought. Maternal nutrition, protein intake and level of fat in the diet may cause epigenetic changes in the developing fetus that can have long-term health consequences.

Study Finds Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes -- Improved Long-Term Outlook Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Near-normal control of glucose beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis would greatly improve the long-term prognosis of Type 1 diabetes, concludes a study published in the July 27, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which updates information about the clinical course of Type 1 diabetes.

Researchers Implant Pig Cells in Type 1 Diabetics Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A New Zealand biotech company began a trial last week that implanted cells from newborn pigs into eight human volunteers as an experimental treatment for their diabetes and the participants will not use immunosuppressant drugs.

Hypoglycemia Linked with Mortality in Hospitalized Diabetic Patients Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

According to the results of a retrospective cohort study, in diabetic patients hospitalized in the general ward, hypoglycemia is common and is associated with an increased length of stay (LOS) and higher mortality rate.

Depression Doubles Risk for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Major depression doubles the risk of incident diabetic foot ulcers, according to the results of a large, prospective, population-based cohort study.

New Link between Elevated Insulin and Breast Cancer Risk Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Elevated insulin levels in the blood appear to raise the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, according to researchers.

Researchers Find Environmental Causes for Alzheimer's, Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009

A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in our environment and food, with increased deaths from diseases, including Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's.

Lantus Insulin: Link to Cancer Shaky - Update Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2009

There is conflicting data over possible cancer risk from Lantus Insulin, but another alternative exists that can reduce your risk of cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

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