Diabetes

A new discovery may change the way men and women with diabetes are medically treated in the future. Researchers from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., wanted to know if early changes in the arteries of diabetic animals differ by sex. They tested the theory on male and female rats with induced diabetes. Eight weeks after the study began, researchers measured how … [Read more...]

Good Cholesterol Sometimes Bad Reported December 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re not one of the 17 percent of Americans who have high cholesterol, you may consider yourself healthy overall. New research that shows some good cholesterol can negatively affect your health may change your mind. Conventional wisdom says having high levels of good cholesterol, or HDL, … [Read more...]

Hope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's Reported October 17, 2007 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In patients with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops making insulin, and patients must rely on injecting it to stay alive. Another illness -- ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease -- is even worse. It attacks the body's nerves and muscles, until patients eventually die. But now, there are … [Read more...]

Slow Starch Diet Helps With Weight, DiabetesReported November 27, 2007 SAN ANTONIO -- Sandi Stough used to weigh 280 pounds and had problems managing her type-two diabetes. But Stough claims that after she tried the Slow Starch Diet, she lost 105 pounds and reversed her diabetes. "My blood sugar went so low I had to change my medicine, quick," Stough said in an interview … [Read more...]

Molecular Discovery for Metabolic Disorders Reported July 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Millions of Americans have high blood pressure also develop diabetes and other metabolic complications. New research identifies the underlying molecular mechanism for this chain reaction of diseases. Bioengineering researchers at UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering report on … [Read more...]

Painless Diabetes TestReported May 26, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty million Americans suffer from diabetes, but they often don't know it for years until they get severe complications like blindness or kidney disease. Now, a quick, painless test could get more patients to get tested sooner. Shirley Loo has two siblings with diabetes, so she thinks before … [Read more...]

Preventing Diabetes -- Drugs or Diet? Reported April 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you want to prevent diabetes, is it better to take a diabetes medication or adjust your diet and exercising habits? New research suggests changing diet and exercise may have a greater effect than drugs. People with a … [Read more...]

Diabetes drug side effect reports tripleJuly 13, 2007 In the month after a surprising analysis revealed possible heart risks from the blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia, reports of side effects to federal regulators tripled. The sudden spike is a sign that doctors probably were unaware of the drug's possible role in their patients' heart … [Read more...]

Stem Cells Promising for Diabetes Reported April 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Patients with type 1 diabetes may be able to reverse their disease with stem cell transplantation. More than three years after treatment, the majority of patients who underwent autologous nonmyeloablative hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) became insulin-free, with good glycemic … [Read more...]

Big bottoms can save you from diabetes Reported January 04, 2009 Here’s some good news for women who find it hard to squeeze into their skinny jeans, courtesy their big bottoms: a generously proportioned derriere could be good for health, say scientists.   Accord to research, the fat in buttocks and hips may protect against type 2 diabetes. … [Read more...]

Diabetes, eye disease expected to increase, according to study Reported January 05, 2009 Atlanta—The number of Americans with major eye diseases is expected to increase drastically over the next several decades as more people are diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study. "Vision loss related to eye disease among people with diabetes is an important disability … [Read more...]

Antioxidants: Bad for Your Health?Reported October 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Antioxidants fight off oxidative damage to our body and build up our immune system to keep us healthy, but some researchers say these benefits aren't reason enough to supplement daily. New studies show antioxidants may not be as healthy as we believe. As our bodies create oxygen, reactive … [Read more...]

Inhalers may replace needles in diabetes breakthroughWednesday, March 30, 2005 In the eight decades since Canadian scientists developed a life-saving treatment for diabetes, sufferers have always had to inject insulin to control blood sugar. While monitoring and treatment have improved and needles are smaller, the bothersome injections, … [Read more...]

Breakthrough Diabetes Devices Reported April 14, 2009 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Over the past few decades, technology has been striving to keep up with a growing number of diabetic patients. Some new advances are taking the time and hassle out of managing diabetes. For Kristin Duquaine, managing her type 1 diabetes is full-time job. She wears an insulin pump … [Read more...]

Could Alzheimer’s be a Form of Diabetes? Reported October 01, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could a new form of diabetes be to blame for the memory loss of Alzheimer’s disease? Recent research has revealed levels of brain insulin are lower in patients with the Alzheimer’s and of a third form of diabetes may cause the disease, which results in loss of memory and, ultimately, … [Read more...]

Diabetes Pharmacy Reported March 21, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Experts say more than 18 million Americans have diabetes. Taking the right medications and keeping blood sugar under control are vital. Doctors have traditionally helped these patients keep track, but another source may be just as valuable. … [Read more...]

A new vaccine holds promise in preventing type 1 diabetes -- a disease that strikes 35,000 people each year in the United States. UCLA Immunologist, Daniel Kaufman, Ph.D., is testing the vaccine -- called Diamyd --out in mice and is finding if given early enough, it prevents the animals from developing type 1 diabetes. Human trials have shown it can help preserve … [Read more...]

Exercise for DiabeticsReported September 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moderate exercise combined with some weightlifting may reduce fat levels in the livers of people with type 2 diabetes by up to 40 percent, according to a new Johns Hopkins University study. High liver fat levels, a common occurrence in type 2 diabetics, contribute to heart disease risk. Most of the … [Read more...]

Gender Makes a Difference in Insulin Resistance Reported October 11, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents have a new reason to foster healthy lifestyle habits in their daughters. British researchers who tested blood samples taken from umbilical cords found girls are born with a greater tendency for insulin resistance than boys. Insulin resistance is a key factor leading to … [Read more...]

Good Heart News for Diabetics Reported November 25, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--A new study shows there has been a 50-percent decline in cardiovascular disease events among diabetics in recent decades.Past research shows that over the past 50 years, cardiovascular disease events including heart attacks, coronary heart disease death, and stroke have decreased. … [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...]

Preventing Type I Diabetes Reported September 5, 2007 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 1 million Americans wait and hope for a cure for type 1 diabetes, but could there be a way to prevent it? The Gould's are a family of 10! "It's really fun!" says mother Ellen Gould. But it can also be hard work, especially because three of the kids have type 1 … [Read more...]

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes Linked to Cancer Risk Tuesday, January 11, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diabetes, or even high blood sugar levels that can lead to diabetes, appear to raise the risk of several major cancers, according to a large Korean study. In previous studies, diabetes has been consistently linked to cancers of … [Read more...]

One in 10 now being treated for diabetes, new data reveals   Reported October 06, 2009 Fresh figures have revealed that the number of people suffering from diabetes in the UK is snowballing with almost 150,000 new cases in the last 12 months alone, Diabetes UK has warned. The data, taken from GP practices, shows that more than 2.6 million people across … [Read more...]

New tools for Hispanic diabetics Reported January 13, 2009 ATLANTA, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health aim to help U.S. Hispanic diabetics enjoy traditional food, officials say. A guide, Mas que comida, es vida -- "It's more than food, it's life" -- provides new tools to Hispanics to prepare traditional … [Read more...]

Red Grape Compound Showing Promise Against DiabetesReported November 02, 2009 Heart specialists may advise you to drink a glass or two of red wine to keep your heart healthy but emerging research may be shedding a new light on the same theory involving diabetes health. Next time you are planning a road trip, ski trip, or just a quiet dinner at home, you may want to reach … [Read more...]