Diabetes

Pear cactus makes Mexican meals good for diabetics May 28, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating nopales along with a traditional Mexican breakfast can help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, a new study shows. Nopales are prickly pear cactus pads, and are common fare among people living in southern and central Mexico, available at … [Read more...]

Obesity to Blame for Childhood DiabetesReported February 2, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As children's waistlines grow, so does their risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor report obese children are more than twice as likely to be diabetic than children of normal weight. … [Read more...]

Red Wine Ingredient Fights Diabetes Reported October 05, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low doses of a chemical found in the skins of red grapes and in red wine can improve insulin sensitivity of mice, according to new research. Study authors also report an increased level of an enzyme called SIRT1 also improves insulin sensitivity in mice. These findings could help in the … [Read more...]

Skip the Elevator and Take the Stairs!Reported March 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may want to think twice before taking the elevator. New evidence shows reduced daily physical activity is a direct cause of many risk factors for chronic illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and the University … [Read more...]

ADA   October 24, 2007 Swedish researchers have detected a protein that appears to be involved with increasing the risk of obese individuals for developing type 2 diabetes. The liver and muscle fat deposits of obese people interfere with the release of insulin for processing increased blood sugar levels, consequently … [Read more...]

Treating gestational diabetes during pregnancy may be one way to lower an unborn baby's risk of becoming later in life. A new study reveals untreated gestational diabetes nearly doubles a child's risk of becoming obese by ages five to seven. When a pregnant mother develops gestational diabetes, her blood sugar levels are directly affecting the baby. "These children have been … [Read more...]

Psoriasis linked to diabetes, hypertension: study Reported April 20, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Women with psoriasis run a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, perhaps because of the underlying inflammation that causes the skin condition, researchers said on Monday. Psoriasis should be considered "a systemic disorder, rather than simply a skin disease," Dr. Abrar … [Read more...]

Western Diet Raises Diabetes Risk for WomenReported November 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --New research shows the Western diet, higher in processed meats than others, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.In a 14-year study, nearly 70,000 women were followed. Researchers compared women who ate a “prudent” diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, … [Read more...]

Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk Reported November 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin has been recommended as a primary prevention strategy for patients with an increased cardiovascular risk, but new research shows it may not significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan … [Read more...]

Diabetes Drug Controls Blood Sugar Reported July 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research from Spain confirms the drug metformin should be included in the first line of defense against type 2 diabetes. A review of 29 studies found metformin alone can improve the control of blood glucose, as well as reduce risk factors for heart disease like excess body weight, … [Read more...]

Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic CancerReported August 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking the most commonly-prescribed anti-diabetic drug, metformin, reduces the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62 percent, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. "This is the first epidemiological study of metformin in … [Read more...]

Dangers in Your Backyard: A New Cause of Diabetes Reported July 02, 2008 ANNISTON, Ala. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 20 million Americans have diabetes and 54 million people are considered pre-diabetic and at high risk of developing it. Although genes play a role, risk factors include age, obesity, physical inactivity and race. Now, researchers believe they have found … [Read more...]

Diabetes Linked to Sleep Apnea Reported June 06, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Scientists need to spend more time studying the possible connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) released a statement warning recent research demonstrates type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea are related and cannot be ignored by … [Read more...]

Diabetics Warned About Taking St. John's Wort Reported March 8, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetics who are taking rosiglitazone (Avandia), which is one of a new generation of treatments for type 2 diabetes, should not also take St. John's wort, reveals a new study presented at the annual meeting of the … [Read more...]

Drugs Linked to Diabetes Risk in Schizophrenics Reported January 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Schizophrenics treated with clozapine and olanzapine may be at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Patients taking these antipsychotic agents resisted insulin and had impairment of glucose … [Read more...]

Genes and Diabetes Increase Heart Problems Reported December 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases a person’s risk of having a major cardiac event in their lifetime by two to four times compared to people without diabetes. Now researchers believe patients with type 2 diabetes along with a genetic … [Read more...]

Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies Reported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – One step to a healthier newborn might be a new toothbrush and some better dental hygiene. The reason: gum disease is linked to a higher risk for gestational diabetes. Dental researchers from New York worked with colleagues in Sri Lanka to arrive at those conclusions in a study involving 190 … [Read more...]

Medicines to check the onset of diabetes December 28, 2007 New Delhi, December 28: Unable to squeeze in enough physical activity in their everyday life due to erratic work schedules, the young in India are increasingly turning to preventive medicines to check the onset of diabetes. Hours spent in office leave no time for physical movement. This … [Read more...]

Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes?Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance. Numerous studies have shown the dangerous cycle of obesity leading to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes. Now, … [Read more...]

Diabetes events stress the positive Reported July 16, 2008 LOS ANGELES—There is no holiday from diabetes, as the more than 20 million Americans living with the metabolic disorder will tell you. But a massive spa and education day targeting women at risk of and living with the disease? Definitely doable, and quite necessary, say the people who run a giant nationwide … [Read more...]

Marker for Heart Failure Reported November 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new biomarker may help identify people at greatest risk for heart failure. According to researchers who discovered the marker known as resisten, the risk of developing heart failure rose 38 percent for every 10 nanograms per milliliter increase in blood levels. The investigators aren’t really sure … [Read more...]

Type 2 diabetes increasing throughout U.S.-Mexico border area November 04, 2007 Diabetes has become the leading cause of death in Mexico and the third-leading cause of death among those living along the U.S. side of the border, health officials from the United States and Mexico said in presenting the results of a new study coordinated by the … [Read more...]

Extreme Obesity Linked to Greater Health Risks Reported July 05, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are extremely obese may have greater health risks than previously thought. A new study reveals more of them have high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol than women who … [Read more...]

Preeclampsia May Lead to Future Health Issues Reported February 2, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that's linked to life-threatening cardiovascular disease. New research shows the effects of preeclampsia may not end even after the baby is delivered. Researchers at Yale School or Medicine, working in collaboration with researchers at … [Read more...]

Retraining Organs to Stop DiabetesReported December 16, 2009 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic pancreatitis -- or inflammation of the pancreas -- is a painful condition. Removing the organ is sometimes the only option, but without the pancreas, the body can't produce insulin and patients develop diabetes. Doctors have found a way to use another organ to save … [Read more...]

Sleep Apnea and Diabetes Reported February 19, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. About 23 million have diabetes. There's no cure for either, and doctors believe having one could affect your chances of having the other. A comfy bed, a fluffy pillow and ... a CPAP? Tom Tontana slips on his CPAP machine every night … [Read more...]

Blood sugar 'boosts cancer risk' July 20, 2007 Diabetes causes high blood sugar, as does eating too much sugary food. The Swedish research, which looked at 64,500 people, linked raised blood sugar with pancreas, skin, womb, and urinary tract cancers in women. Diabetes experts said more evidence was needed to confirm the link. The … [Read more...]

Treating Obesity as an Addiction?Reported August 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential treatment for people struggling with drug addiction, may also cause rapid weight loss in people suffering from obesity. In a current study, rats that were genetically … [Read more...]

Study: Diabetes cases to double, costs to tripleReported November 28, 2009 COLUMBUS (WKOW) -- A day after Americans gorged themselves on turkey and mashed potatoes, a telling prediction on the future of diabetes. University of Chicago researchers say, by the year 2034, nearly twice as many Americans will have the disease, about 44 million people. The study attributes the … [Read more...]

A Clearer Look at DiabetesReported July 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) –- A new research method to study what is going on inside the pancreas of diabetic patients may be just what scientists need to discover a promising treatment. Within the pancreas lie islets, or clusters of cells that produce insulin for the body. Diabetes attacks the insulin producing cells, and … [Read more...]