Diabetes

fitness news , Font size Diabetes Body Clock Receptor Linked to Diabetes   - Reported, January 19, 2012   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Your body talks. It tells you when you're hungry and it tells you when you're tired. The body's sleep-wake cycle is controlled by the hormone melatonin. Melatonin regulates the body’s release of insulin, … [Read more...]

Light-ning Fast Diabetes Test Reported December 15, 2011 BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young, old, black and white. Diabetes can hit anyone, at any time. Along with the 26 million people who know they have it, millions remain undiagnosed. Now, there’s a new tool helping identify the disease in record time and changing the way doctors believe it affects the … [Read more...]

Reduction in Diabetes Risk For Latinos Reported December 20, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A culturally sensitive diabetes prevention program reduced pre-diabetes indicators in a Latino population at risk for developing diabetes, according to this three year study. The Lawrence Latino Diabetes Prevention Project brought together an array of community groups in … [Read more...]

Fewer Calories Have Powerful Benefits Reported December 2, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Diabetes and obesity - two words that are used together very frequently. One is a risk factor for the other. Diabetes affects more than 25 million people in the U.S, and obesity affects more than one-third. Fortunately, a new study, presented today at the annual meeting of the … [Read more...]

Low-Calorie Diet May Cure Diabetes Reported December 1, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Lifestyle changes may cure Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes affects 25.8 million people in the U.S., and type 2 is the most common form. A new study, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, found that a low-calorie diet eliminates insulin dependence … [Read more...]

What Causes Kidney Disease in Type I Diabetes Patients Reported November 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Impaired glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the kidney leads to end-stage renal disease and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Patients with Type I diabetes are at an increased for kidney disease, but there are no interventions that have … [Read more...]

Diabetes Quiz: Separating Fact From Fiction Reported November 22, 2011 WASHINGTON D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --There are about 25.8 million children and adults living with diabetes in the U.S. That’s eight percent of the population. The disease causes more deaths a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. But how much do you really know about it? In honor of Diabetes … [Read more...]

Diabetes Susceptibility Gene Found Reported October 11, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are some genes we wish would not fit. Ten years of mouse breeding, screening, and record-keeping have finally paid off for Alan Attie and his lab members. A recent study has pinpointed a gene that gives diabetes susceptibility in obese mice. They also showed that the protein … [Read more...]

Taking on Type 1 Diabetes Reported October 21, 2011 ATLANTA, GA (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Every year, more than 15 thousand adults and 15 thousand children receive a life-changing diagnosis. Type 1 diabetes means careful monitoring of glucose levels, diet, and activities. From pumps to pens, medical research has developed better devices for treatment of type-one … [Read more...]

New Test For Diabetics: Medicine's Big Thing? Reported September 30, 2011 PHOENIX, AZ ( Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 25 million Americans are living with diabetes. Doctors expect that number to triple by 2030. There have been a lot of advances in helping people with diabetes live better, but one thing that's remained a constant are those frequent and often painful … [Read more...]

Cancer and Diabetes: A Shared Biological Basis? Reported October 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What do you know; two culprits turn out to be related! Cancer and diabetes appear to have some biology in common. A pathway that initially drew attention for its role in embryonic stem cells and cancer also influences the odds that mice develop or resist diabetes. … [Read more...]

New Genes Associated With Type 1 Diabetes Reported October 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 1 diabetes affects 200 million people worldwide. Now, researchers have discovered new genes that will help them better understand the origin of this complex disorder. In a study published online today in Public Library of Science Genetics (PLoS Genetics), two doctors … [Read more...]

Research Links Optimal Sleep To Healthier Levels Of Blood Sugar Reported 22 Sep 2011 Obese teenagers who don't get the proper amount of sleep may have disruptions in insulin secretion and blood sugar (glucose) levels, say pediatric researchers. Their study suggests that getting a good night's sleep may stave off the development of type 2 diabetes in these … [Read more...]

Diabetes and Alcohol Related Deaths Reported September 13, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Alcohol has become a concerning cause of death among type 1 diabetes patients since the 1980s, according to this study. The study also shows that, while survival of patients with early onset type 1 diabetes (age 0-14 years) has improved with time, survival of patients with late … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Procedure Curing Diabetes? Reported August 24, 2011 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the greatest threats to world health today is the pandemic of diabetes. The number of cases worldwide is expected to grow to 380 million by 2025. Now, a cure may be closer than ever before. In fact, a type of surgery is sending this disease into remission. He was … [Read more...]

A handful of nuts each day may prevent diabetes and associated complications Reported July 21, 2011 (NaturalNews) Research published in the prestigious journal Diabetes Care (published by the American Diabetes Association) suggests that two ounces of nuts consumed daily when substituted for refined carbohydrate foods can prevent diabetes and the deadly complications … [Read more...]

New Drug May Raise ‘Good’ Cholesterol and Control Diabetes Reported July 19, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A medicine designed to improve levels of "good" cholesterol may also help control blood sugar in people with diabetes who are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to this study. The drug, Torcetrapib is a cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor, … [Read more...]

Strawberries Fight Diabetes Reported July 1, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)—We have all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away but what about a strawberry? A recent study from scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies suggests that consuming strawberries could keep a herd of doctors away including the neurologist, the endocrinologist, and even the … [Read more...]

Treating Depression Helps Diabetes? Reported April 25, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression and diabetes often go hand in hand. Now, researchers say patients with diabetes can improve their health by addressing their depression. Investigators from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System evaluated a one-year program that … [Read more...]

Reverse Kidney Failure: Cut Carbs? Reported April 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics now have a new reason to cut back on sugars and starches. A new study found that a low-carb diet might help reverse kidney damage in people who have type 1 and type 2 diabetes. For the first time, researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that the ketogenic … [Read more...]

New Drug for Kidney Disease in Diabetes Reported April 22, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have recently published some promising results of a clinical study using an experimental anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory drug called pirfenidone to treat patients with diabetic nephropathy. Diabetes has become the most common single cause of end-stage renal disease … [Read more...]

Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Reported March 24, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows measuring levels of small molecules in the blood may be a way to identify people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes up to a decade before symptoms appear. Researchers led by a team from Massachusetts General Hospital discovered that levels of five amino acids could not … [Read more...]