Thursday, July 24, 2008

diabetes

Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity

7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight more >>

'Standard' Glucose Test May Be Wrong One for Obese Children

Fasting blood glucose test less reliable than glucose stress test in detecting prediabetes more >>

Health Tip: Understanding Hypoglycemia

It's low blood sugar, a frequent complication of diabetes more >>

Health Buzz: Tomatoes, Diabetes, and Other Health News

Memory loss and sleep disorders, and products with BPA more >>

No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts

Study found doctors with patients of both races still showed disparities in outcomes more >>

Weekly Drug Helps Type 2 Diabetics

Longer-lasting exenatide maintained glucose levels, helped patients lose weight, study reports more >>

A New Approach to Managing Diabetes

For some people, it may be better to bring down blood pressure and cholesterol than blood glucose. more >>

Diabetes Drug May Slow Eye Disease

Use of rosiglitazone showed 59.5% reduced risk of retina damage. more >>

Older Diabetics' Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought

Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening more >>

Doctors Urged to Look for Link Between Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea

Group pushes new clinical practices to have patients presenting with one checked for other more >>

Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page

Math converts two systems into better measurement, study says more >>

Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications

Periodontal disease associated with higher levels of insulin resistance, studies say more >>

Studies Differ on Benefits of Aggressive Blood Sugar Control

But experts say controlling glucose levels is key for most diabetics more >>

Genetically Engineered Mice Regenerate Beta Cells

Finding may prove a major advance in type 1 diabetes research, study says more >>

Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases

Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds more >>

Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids' Diabetes Risk

Type 1 disease less prevalent in populations living nearer equator, study finds more >>

Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage

Almost 25 percent of participants saw urine protein levels lowered significantly more >>

Japan Cracks Down on Waistlines

A rise in diabetes and other ailments is blamed on a growing appetite for sweets. more >>

Health Tip: Keep a Meal Schedule

Diabetics must stay on track more >>

Panel Calls for Better Diabetes Screening

New testing methods would offer help to millions of diabetics who are missed more >>

Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes

The eating plan is rich in fruits and vegetables and low in animal products more >>

Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients

Those treated with sirolimus faced up to 66% increased risk of disease after operation more >>

Enriched Cocoa Improves Blood Flow in Diabetics

Natural compounds called flavanols may be responsible for the benefit, study says more >>

Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth

Healthier options for your cravings more >>

Genetic Variation May Explain Preferences for Sugar

Finding could help research into soaring obesity, diabetes rates, study says more >>

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