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Brisk Walking 30 Minutes a Day Reduces Mortality Risk in Hypertensive Patients with Diabetes by 62% Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010

In patients with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, relatively modest improvements in fitness status significantly reduce mortality risk, according to a study.

Diabetes Doubles Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Women Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Older women who have diabetes face another potential health challenge: colorectal cancer. Researchers from Mayo Clinic report that having diabetes more than doubles the risk of developing certain types of colorectal cancer among women older than 55.

Pig Pancreas Works for Type 1's Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Early trial finds technique is safe, improves blood sugar control.

Death from Diabetes will Change from 5th Leading Cause of Death to __? Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

More than 70,000 Americans a year die from complications of diabetes, making it the country's fifth-largest medical killer. While that sounds dire, Novo Nordisk says the real picture is much worse.

Half of US Adults Have Diabetes, Hypertension, or Hypercholesterolemia Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

Nearly half of all adults in the US have one chronic condition associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Metformin-induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as a Peripheral Neuropathy Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Chronic metformin use results in vitamin B12 deficiency in 30% of patients. Exhaustion of vitamin B12 stores usually occurs after twelve to fifteen years of absolute vitamin B12 deficiency.

Millions in United States Have Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

As many as 13 million Americans may have undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes and undetected chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new study...

High-Heat-Treated Foods Promotes Risk Factors for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

The modern Western lifestyle is characterized by the consumption of high-heat-treated foods because of their characteristic taste and flavor. However, it has been shown that treating food at high temperatures can generate potentially harmful compounds that promote inflammation and cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes.

Health Care Reform Bill Summary: A Look At What's in the Bill Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010

The bill has passed the House and is ready for President Obama's signature. Here's a brief look at what's in it.

Helping Patients Track their "Kidney Number" Could Save Lives Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

It's a silent epidemic that affects millions of Americans. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a life-threatening illness that can often be treated successfully if found early, and can be detected at an early stage using simple, inexpensive blood and urine tests. According to DNA physicians, tracking your "kidney number" is just as important as controlling cholesterol.

 

 

 

 

 

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