Diabetes

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...]

Tea can treat diabetes!April 19, 2005 A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton suggests that tea might prevent diabetes and its ensuing complications, including cataracts. Researchers led by Joe Vinson fed green and black tea to diabetic rats for three months and then monitored the … [Read more...]

Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Lead to Thinner KidsReported August 28, 2007 TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- When women develop diabetes during pregnancy and don't get treatment, their kids face an increased risk of childhood obesity, but new research suggests that treatment can essentially eliminate that risk. It's "remarkable" that the doubling of the … [Read more...]

A controversial new diabetes drug has led some physicians to question the way new drugs are approved in the United States. Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a glycemic control drug that was approved by the FDA after six months of clinical trials in 1999. Produced by GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia is the top-selling diabetes drug in the United States and generates around $3 billion worth … [Read more...]

Vision screening for diabetics goes high tech Reported October 22, 2008 Screenings for diabetes-related eye disease available with help of new technology in Las Cruces One of the most serious concerns to people living with diabetes is the threat of blindness. Starting in November, the New Mexico Department of Health and the University of New … [Read more...]

Obesity Is Not Always the EnemyReported August 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many believe obesity, diabetes and heart disease are close relatives. However, two new studies indicate weight alone does not always determine one’s risk for cardiovascular and metabolic problems. One study at the University of Tübingen in Germany showed obese participants who were still insulin … [Read more...]

Preferred Drug for Gestational DiabetesReported May 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) is a commonly prescribed drug to help control the blood sugar of women with gestational diabetes mellitus, but randomized trials to evaluate its safety and effectiveness have been lacking, experts say; however, a new study reveals metformin may be a better … [Read more...]

Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Diabetics Reported March 2, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with type 2 diabetes who also suffer from sleep apnea can lower glucose levels by receiving the most common sleep apnea treatment. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a person's breathing stops or becomes irregular … [Read more...]

New Study Suggests Physical Activity May Reduce Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Feb. 5, 2004 SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2004 - Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates 4 percent to 7 percent of all pregnancies in the United States and poses a risk to both infant and mother. … [Read more...]

Trip to the Gym a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Reported January 24, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows in as little as two days of physical inactivity, the body's efficient use of insulin may decrease, which can potentially lead to diabetes and other related diseases. Researchers from the … [Read more...]

Walnuts Help Type 2 Diabetes December 7, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows a whole foods diet including walnuts can lower low-density lipoprotein, also known as LDL or "bad" cholesterol, by 10 percent and improve the relative amounts of “good" cholesterol. Australian researchers say a diet that includes between eight and 10 walnuts a … [Read more...]

Alter Lifestyle or Risk High Rate of Diabetes, Say ExpertsReported November 08, 2009 DUBAI - The UAE will remain among the top 10 countries with high rates of diabetes for another decade if unhealthy lifestyle habits are not changed, experts discussed at an international congress on Saturday. Unhealthy habits contributed by abundance of wealth and access to easier options … [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...]

Blood Sugar Test May Also Aid Diabetes Detection Reported August 07, 2008 THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A widely used test to monitor blood sugar levels in people with diabetes could help identify millions of people with undetected diabetes, according to a consensus statement released by a team of experts. The hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) shows how much glucose red … [Read more...]

Diabetes Medication = Broken Bones?Reported May 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients taking a commonly prescribed class of diabetes medications may be at risk for bone fractures. Thiazolidinediones are a relatively new and effective class of drugs designed to treat insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes patients. Twenty-one percent of oral medications prescribed in the … [Read more...]

 Patients who have had a heart attack have a new concern to worry about. New research reveals patients who have had a heart attack are 4.5-times more likely to develop diabetes compared to the general population. Heart attack patients are also 15-times more likely to develop a pre-diabetes condition known as impaired fasting glucose (IFG), according to the research. The … [Read more...]

Diet and Diabetes Reported August 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat could determine whether or not you develop type 2 diabetes. Three new studies looked specifically at fruit juices, fruits and vegetables and the amount of fat in a person’s diet. In the first study, researchers from Boston University assessed the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and … [Read more...]

Drugs Provide Same Benefit as Angioplasty for Diabetics, at Lower CostReported November 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say medications provide the same amount of protection as angioplasty in treating type-2 diabetics, and new insight shows the choice could be a significant money saver. In an NIH trial, more than 2,000 patient with type-2 diabetes took … [Read more...]

Filtering Out Bad Cholesterol Reported March 30, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High cholesterol -- that’s a number of 240 or higher -- over 34 million American adults have it. For some, diet and exercise can bring it down, but for others, even medication won’t help. Now, patients have another option that filters out bad cholesterol. Ted Harrison says the more he … [Read more...]

Diabetes a bigger heart disease risk for women than for menJuly 12, 2007 Women with diabetes have a significantly greater risk of dying from coronary heart disease (CHD) than men with diabetes, researchers reported today at the Second International Conference on Women, Heart Disease and Stroke. Diabetes is a well-established … [Read more...]

Diagnosed Pre-Diabetes Could Slow Disease DownReported August 30, 2007 Before being diagnosed with diabetes, many patients have unknowingly passed through a stage known as pre-diabetes -- which may have provided a window of opportunity to stop or at least slow the disease. In this week's Dealing with Diabetes report, Eye on Health takes a look at why that opportunity is so … [Read more...]

Medicine's Next Big Thing: Body Enhancers Reported February 7, 2007 Medicine's Next Big Thing: Body EnhancersPITTSBURGH (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 21 million Americans are living with diabetes, and nearly 5 million Americans have a failing heart. Soon, two scientific breakthroughs could change … [Read more...]

Obesity Rates Based on Ethnicity Reported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests American Indian and Native Alaskan children are twice as likely to be obese than children who are white or Asian. The study also shows whites and Asians have a lower risk of … [Read more...]