Diabetes

Heart Screenings for Diabetics Reported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research shows screening diabetic patients for coronary arterial disease (CAD) does not reduce the rate of coronary events. Nearly 200 million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes, putting them at increased risk for CAD, which can lead to a heart attack or sudden cardiac death. CAD often shows … [Read more...]

Inflammatory Factor Plays Key Role in Diabetes Reported February 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The loss of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas is known to lead to diabetes. In people with the type 1 form of the condition, these cells are killed by high concentrations of inflammatory signals, but scientists have been at a loss to explain how they are eliminated … [Read more...]

About 40 percent of adults ages 40 to 74 - or 41 million people - have pre-diabetes, a condition that raises a person’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Studies show that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are overweight are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, and some groups, including Native Hawaiians, Filipinos, and Japanese … [Read more...]

Brain trouble tied to diabetes duration, severityReported August 11, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Developing diabetes before age 65 and greater severity of diabetes may be important in the development of mild cognitive impairment among individuals in their 70s and 80s, researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, report. The term "mild cognitive … [Read more...]

About 20 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. Up to 10 percent of these cases are type 1, where the pancreas stops making insulin, and patients must rely on injecting it to stay alive. Now, there are two new breakthroughs: one that could prevent people from getting the disease in the first place, and another that could help diabetes patients make insulin on their … [Read more...]

Hormone Offsets Harmful Effects of AgingReported November 10, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may be able to offset the increase in abdominal fat and accompanying increased risk for diabetes that often occur with advancing age. The study … [Read more...]

One Step Closer to Diabetes Cure?Reported July 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists identified a master regulator gene for embryonic development of the pancreas, putting researchers closer to a possible cure for type1 diabetes. The disease occurs when the immune system attacks insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas, usually destroying them beyond repair before … [Read more...]

Dangers of Being Pregnant and ObeseReported February 6, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight is associated with a higher risk for pregnancy complications, according to a new paper published this week. According to the Public Affairs Committee of the Teratology Society, obese women face an increased risk of infertility, … [Read more...]

Risk Factors for Diabetic Neuropathy Reported January 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Controlling blood sugar may not be the only thing diabetics need to do to avoid the painful condition known as diabetic neuropathy. Researchers from the United Kingdom found the condition can be exacerbated by high triglyceride … [Read more...]

Snoring During Pregnancy Could Mean Gestational Diabetes Reported June 12, 2009 (Newswire) -- For pregnant women, snoring may mean more than just sleepless nights for their husbands. New research from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine suggests pregnant women who snore at least 3 nights per week are more likely to develop gestational diabetes. This … [Read more...]

Stress at work can give women diabetes: Swedish study 14 Feb 2005 STOCKHOLM, Feb 14 (AFP) - Women who experience stress and a lack of control over their situation at work risk developing diabetes, a Swedish researcher conducting a study on the issue said on … [Read more...]

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention with Lifestyle Changes Reported October 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research has shown lifestyle changes are effective at reducing type 2 diabetes risk. But many of the studies on lifestyle changes may not be realistic because of the large number of counseling sessions and the long time periods. Now, a new study reveals a more “real world” … [Read more...]

Weight Gain Predicts Blood PressureReported September 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Growing like a weed may put babies at risk for high blood pressure in adulthood. Weight gain between birth and five months and then again between the ages of about two and five years makes the most difference in predicting blood pressure as kids enter adulthood. That’s according to … [Read more...]

Diabetes Risk Falls as Adiponectin Levels RiseReported July 07, 2009 HOUSTON, July 7 -- Higher levels of the fat-derived hormone adiponectin may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, data from a meta-analysis suggest. Every 1-log µg/mL increase in adiponectin was associated with almost a 30% reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes. The association remained consistent … [Read more...]

Botox for Foot Wounds (Ivanhoe First) Reported March 25, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 18 million people in America live with diabetes. Experts say about 60 percent of them will eventually develop neuropathy -- nerve damage -- that could result in a limb amputation. Now, researchers from … [Read more...]

Conditions Shorten Lives in Alzheimer’s Patients Reported November 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show the average lifespan of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is between three and nine years, but new research shows having diabetes or high blood pressure may subtract years from that time frame. Study results show after they were diagnosed with … [Read more...]

Debate Continues Over Type 2 Diabetes Meds Reported September 12, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration warnings on the labels of Avandia (rosiglitazone), a glycemic control drug prescribed to type two diabetics, are not strong enough, according to some researchers. After reviewing research this summer, an FDA panel voted to keep Avandia … [Read more...]

Diabetes Community Prevention Programs Recommended Reported March 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A large trial has indicated positive lifestyle changes lower the risk of developing diabetes among nonsmokers. A large, 22 clinical center trial called the Mutliple Risk Factor Intervention Trial was conducted to examine the … [Read more...]

Diabetes on the Rise Reported March 2, 2007 By Rebekah Addy, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 180 million adults and children have diabetes worldwide. New research reveals that number will likely more than double by … [Read more...]

Diabetes Slows Alzheimer's Memory Loss?Reported November 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While research shows diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, having both conditions might actually slow the memory loss process. In a study that followed over 600 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease for four years, researchers found patients without diabetes … [Read more...]

Could a simple bowl and plate help diabetics lose enough weight to battle back obesity-related problems and reduce their dependence on medications? Canadian researchers who studied special dishes marked to reflect portion sizes believe the answer is yes. They tested the dishes -- plates divided into sections for carbohydrates, proteins, cheese and sauce, and vegetables; and … [Read more...]

Effects of Glucose Control Last YearsReported October 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diabetes patients treated with drugs may be less at risk for some major complications of their disease even after therapy is discontinued, new research shows. Researchers followed up on the large-scale United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) by selecting patients and following … [Read more...]

For Diabetics, Low-Carb Diet may be Best Reported December 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows eating a diet lower in carbohydrates may help those with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar more than eating a high-fiber diet. In a recent study at the University of Toronto, patients with type 2 diabetes who were put on a diet emphasizing low-glycemic foods … [Read more...]

Getting off Dialysis for Good!Reported February 29, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Right now, 70,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant. A third of them are on dialysis, not eligible for a transplant because their antibodies are too high, making the risk of rejection almost unavoidable. Now, a new medical breakthrough may get them off dialysis … [Read more...]

Heavier Through the Generations Reported July 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There may be a reason Americans keep getting heavier from generation to generation. A new study from Baylor College of Medicine shows when overweight female mice give birth, their offspring is even more overweight – a change that may be linked to genetics. “One hypothesis is that maternal obesity … [Read more...]

Korean Study Suggests Diabetes-Cancer Link January 12, 2005 A study of more than 1 million South Koreans suggests diabetes can raise the risk of developing and dying from several types of cancer, including digestive-tract tumors.This is not the first study to suggest such a link, but it sheds more light on exactly how diabetes might … [Read more...]

Diabetes Doesn't Have To Mean Fat KidsReported August 28, 2007 NEW YORK -- A large new study suggests that treating women who develop diabetes during pregnancy greatly reduces the chances that their baby will become obese during childhood. The research found that the higher the mother's blood sugar levels, the greater the child's risk of being obese by age 5 to 7, even if … [Read more...]

Medicine's Next Big Thing: Lettuce for Diabetes Reported August 04, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's likely in your fridge and now, scientists are studying it to help patients with type one diabetes. Lettuce could soon help the millions of people in the United States diagnosed with this chronic disease. Mike Beckman has been living with type 1 diabetes for 34 … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women and Clinical TrialsReported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For years, being pregnant meant you probably would not be enrolled in a clinical trial. Now, bioethicists at Duke University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, say it’s time to change that because pregnant women are being excluded not just from the risks of … [Read more...]

Soda Doesn't "Pop" for Health Reported March 12, 2007 By Rebekah Addy, Ivanhoe Health CorrespondentORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Soft drinks strike again! Now, a new research review links them to increased body weight. Researchers from Yale University in New Haven, Conn., reviewed 88 studies and … [Read more...]