Diabetes

Kidney Transplant or Not?Reported April 01, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new clinical prediction index has been developed to determine the risk of death in kidney patients considering transplantation. A new study seeks to develop and test a new index that can calculate survival for various options faced by a patient with end-stage kidney disease. It included … [Read more...]

Diabetes: One Treatment Doesn't Fit AllReported April 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with type 2 diabetes generally receive the same treatment, despite the fact that they may have underlying differences that could affect their therapeutic response. Treatment for diabetes is aimed at lowering glycemic levels to as close to the non-diabetic range as is … [Read more...]

The Soda EpidemicReported March 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A soda or sports drink may cool you off or quench your thirst, but as you satisfy your sweet tooth, you may also be causing serious harm to your body. New research shows the increase in consumption of sugar-sweetened sodas, sport drinks and fruit drinks has correlated to an increase in the number of … [Read more...]

Hormone found to be more effective than insulin in controlling blood sugarReported March 02, 2010 At-risk seniors who are going through diabetes testing might be interested in a new study that suggests there may be a more heart-friendly way to control blood sugar. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have found that … [Read more...]

Pre-diabetes awareness not happeningReported March 03, 2010 ATLANTA, March 3 (UPI) -- Most people are not aware if they are pre-diabetic and most who know they are are not doing anything about it, U.S. health officials found. Study leader Linda Geiss of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta said survey data indicates almost 30 percent of U.S. … [Read more...]

Sleep: Too Much or Too Little Adds PoundsReported March 01, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Getting too much or too little sleep could add pounds to your waistline and leave you at risk for heart problems and diabetes. A new study in the journal SLEEP reveals in people younger than 40 years old, too little or too much sleep was associated with significant increases in … [Read more...]

Napping a Sign of Diabetes?Reported February 01, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Frequent napping is associated with an elevated prevalence of type 2 diabetes and impaired fasting glucose in an older Chinese population. A recent study shows that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 36 percent higher in participants who reported napping four to six times a week and 28 … [Read more...]

Diabetes a Worldwide ProblemReported February 26, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Major diabetes complications constitute a huge economic burden to health care systems around the world, adding new evidence in an area that has focused almost exclusively on cost estimates in the developed world. Philip Clarke from the University of Sydney in Australia and colleagues … [Read more...]

New Study Finds Eating Fast Foods Increases Your Risk for DiabetesReported February 24, 2010 (NaturalNews) Researchers are finally confirming what ordinary men have known all along. Eating fast food regularly increases the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. A recent study done by Julie R Palmer and her colleagues found that the consumption of restaurant foods … [Read more...]

Silent Strokes Signal Kidney DiseaseReported January 29, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers in Japan have now connected silent cerebral infarction (SCI) to increased risk of kidney disease in type 2 diabetics. Researchers believe an SCI – also known as a “silent stroke” -- found in the brain could indicate further damage that may be present in the kidneys. … [Read more...]

New Type 2 Diabetes And Obesity Treatment Approved Reported January 10, 2010 GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced that it has received European CE mark approval for the EndoBarrier™, a non-surgical therapy to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. The CE marking (an acronym for the French … [Read more...]

Now cure for diabetes and obesity in 15 minutes!Reported January 26, 2010 The breakthrough treatment, considered a cheap and safe alternative to surgery, involves a device called EndoBarrier — a plastic sleeve that is inserted into the intestine of a patient to prevent food being absorbed into the body.   The device, developed by a United States-based company, is … [Read more...]

Uncovering the Genetic Link to DiabetesReported January 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have discovered 10 new gene variants linked to blood sugar or insulin levels, five of which have been found to increase an individual’s risk for type 2 diabetes. The study involved data from more than 122,000 people of European descent. Most of the variants linked to … [Read more...]

Cord Blood BreakthroughsReported January 22, 2010 DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's already helping cancer patients and those suffering from blood disorders. Now, doctors are using umbilical cord blood to tackle a whole new set of incurable conditions. From brain damage to diabetes, cord blood is giving kids a better life. Ellen snaps a quick picture of a … [Read more...]

Risks and Benefits of Bariatric SurgeryReported January 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A computerized model suggests that most morbidly obese individuals would likely live longer if they had gastric bypass surgery. However, the best decision for individual patients varies based on age, increasing body mass index and the effectiveness of surgery. An estimated 5.1 … [Read more...]

Approved Drug may Slow Type 1 DiabetesReported December 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders may also slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by an … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Decreases Risk of Diabetes Reported November 23, 2005   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects nearly 9 million adult women in the United States. New research, however, may help lower that number. According to a recent study, women who breastfeed longer have a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Alison M. Stuebe, M.D., from Brigham … [Read more...]

Cup of Cocoa Good for Diabetic Health Reported May 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Sipping a hot cut of cocoa might do more than just warm you up if you have diabetes. It could also be helping improve your blood vessel functioning. German researchers have found a key ingredient in cocoa called flavanols makes it easier for the arteries to expand in the face of increased … [Read more...]

Diabetes and Prostate Cancer Reported October 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type II diabetes will not lead to more aggressive prostate cancer, but it could lead to a lower long-term survival rate. New research from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia contradicts previous findings about prostate cancer and diabetes. Previous studies revealed insulin may make … [Read more...]

Diabetes Drug May Transform Cancer TreatmentsReported June 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A popular anti-diabetic drug can improve the immune system and increase the effectiveness of vaccines and cancer treatments. Research at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania found the diabetes treatment metformin, increases the efficiency of the immune system’s T-cells, … [Read more...]

Type 2 Diabetes and Pollution Reported December 1, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People exposed to high levels of certain pollutants may be at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, suggests a small study out of Lund, Sweden. Researchers studied a group of fishermen and their wives. Because the nature of their work, these people were exposed to higher than … [Read more...]

Drink Coffee, Lower Diabetes Risk?Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who drink coffee or tea, whether it is caffeinated or decaf, appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes. "Despite considerable research attention, … [Read more...]

Exercise Right for Diabetes Reported April 18, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 18 million Americans live with diabetes. Insulin or oral medications are needed to control the disease. However, there's something else that's just as important, but only if it's done right. Exercise … [Read more...]

New research shows gender matters when it comes to the risk of dying from diabetes. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did an analysis of three large databases that included 29 years between 1971 and 2000. Results show the death rate of men who have diabetes dropped steeply during that period, but for women, death rates did not decline at … [Read more...]

Carnitine Compound Eases Diabetic Nerve Pain Fri Jan 14 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with diabetes-related nerve damage may find pain is relieved by taking a compound related to the popular supplement L-carnitine -- provided the treatment is started early -- according to a re-analysis of … [Read more...]

Hope for Dialysis Patients Reported July 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many patients awaiting a kidney transplant find themselves on dialysis for years. About one-third of kidney failure patients have high levels of "anti-donor" antibodies – a condition that makes it almost impossible for a patient's body to accept a donor organ. Clinical trials have shown high-dose … [Read more...]

Insulin Therapy Bad Choice for Preemies Reported November 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests using insulin to control the blood sugar of low-birth-weight infants is not worth the risks. Infants born with a very low birth weight often suffer from hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. The problem is associated with illness and death, and recent studies … [Read more...]

Link Between Obesity and Fast Food Reported January 4, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a clear link between fast food consumption and weight gain and insulin resistance, suggesting that fast food increases the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Obesity is becoming increasingly problematic in the United States. By … [Read more...]

Diabetes Battle: More Ophthalmologists Needed Reported March 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Medical experts are banding together to encourage ophthalmologists to join other clinicians in the battle against diabetes. In the last decade alone, the prevalence of diabetes has doubled and the resulting increases in diabetes-related eye disease pose a new challenge to eye … [Read more...]

Pig Cells to Cure Diabetes? Reported September 17, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may soon love pigs for more than bacon. Islet cells from pigs may hold the key to curing diabetes. A recent study revealed the transplantation of insulin-producing islet cells from pigs reversed diabetes in monkeys, giving researchers hope the results will also hold true for … [Read more...]