Oral Glucose Tolerance Test May Predict Risk for Type 2 DiabetesReported July 31, 2008 July 31, 2008 The plasma glucose concentration at 1 hour during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a strong predictor of the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a study reported in the August issue of Diabetes Care. "In longitudinal epidemiological studies, … [Read more...]
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Fitness News : Women Fitness>Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease
Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes could do the trick. In a talk … [Read more...]
Women diabetics lag in aspirin use
Women diabetics lag in aspirin use CHICAGO, Dec 21, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Chicago researchers say women with diabetes are not using aspirin, an effective measure against heart attacks, as much as they should. Researchers at Northwestern University said among diabetic adults without diagnosed cardiovascular disease, 42 percent of … [Read more...]
Ugly Toenails a Warning
Ugly Toenails a Warning Reported February 12, 2007 By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Unsightly toenails may be more than a reason not to wear sandals. Now, doctors say acting quickly to eradicate fungal nail infections may save diabetic patients from … [Read more...]
A New Treatment Now Available for Type 2 Diabetes
A New Treatment Now Available for Type 2 DiabetesReported November 05, 2009 Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- For typical Type 2 Diabetes patients in the United States, there is standard protocol to follow: get a simple blood test, take medication. It's hard to argue that course of treatment when it is so widely used and recommended by doctors everywhere. But what … [Read more...]
Caring & Sharing
Caring & SharingReported September 25, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thanks to advances in the fields of medicine and science, people all over the world are receiving better health care and living longer, healthier lives. Its our mission at Ivanhoe Broadcast News to inform people of the latest breakthroughs and treatments so they may seek better care. … [Read more...]
Deadly Gas Treats Disease
Deadly Gas Treats DiseaseReported June 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Inhaling a dangerous gas could treat a common diabetic condition. Carbon monoxide inhalation can lead to brain damage or death. But in a recent study, researchers report inhaling very low doses of the gas reversed gastroparesis, delayed stomach emptying. The painful condition is a common complication for … [Read more...]
Diabetes Medication: More Harm than Good?
Diabetes Medication: More Harm than Good? Reported December 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A medication for diabetics may do more harm than good. Doctors are concerned rosiglitazone may increase older patients risk of death and heart failure. A black box warning was recently added to two drugs, rosiglitazone and pioglitazone hydrochloride, cautioning patients with heart … [Read more...]
Discovery Could Lead to Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes
Discovery Could Lead to Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes Reported February 24, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new scientific discovery could one day lead to the prevention of type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have … [Read more...]
Diabetes a bigger heart disease risk for women than for men
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...]
Medicine’s Next Big Thing: Body Enhancers
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
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...]
Size Of Fat Cells And Waist Size Predict Type 2 Diabetes In Women
Size Of Fat Cells And Waist Size Predict Type 2 Diabetes In Women Reported September 11, 2009 When it comes to assessing risk for type 2 diabetes, not only do waistlines matter to women, but so does the size of their fat cells. This new discovery by a team of Swedish researchers was just published online in the FASEB … [Read more...]
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Weight Gain During Pregnancy Reported November 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may be harder on your baby than you think. A new report from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research shows those extra pounds can nearly double the risk of having a heavy baby. The study looked at more than 40,000 women who gave birth in … [Read more...]
Diabetes on the Rise
Big News in Diabetes! Reported March 5, 2007 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Nerve damage, kidney failure, vision loss and amputations. These are a few of the many complications people with diabetes face. Kelly Pearce was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 14 years ago. "At the time, I knew absolutely … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Levels Linked to Cancer
Cholesterol Levels Linked to CancerReported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk of cancer in diabetics may be connected to cholesterol levels. Researchers from Hong Kong looked at 6,107 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. They found LDL cholesterol levels below 2.80 mmol/L and at levels of at least 3.90 mmol/L were both associated with a much higher risk of … [Read more...]
Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, TeensReported April 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More women and teens are developing diabetes before they become pregnant. A new study from Kaiser Permanente looked at 175,249 teenagers and adults who gave birth in Southern California between 1999 and 2005. It finds twice as many cases of pre-pregnancy diabetes during the six … [Read more...]
Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases Expected to Soar
Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases Expected to Soar Reported December 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The number of Americans with major eye diseases is expected to drastically increase over the next several decades as more Americans 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...]
Drug-Free Diabetes Help
Drug-Free Diabetes Help Reported December 27, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors and diabetics know -- keeping diabetes under control can be the difference between a good life and one full of complications. "I have had problems with my eyes and I have had problems with retaining fluids and finally I lost my kidney function," says diabetic David Newbauer. … [Read more...]
Gene Links Obesity, Colon Cancer
Gene Links Obesity, Colon CancerReported October 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A startling new genetic finding links obesity and colon cancer. Studies found genetic links to obesity and other genetic influences on colon cancer risk. But in this newest study, researchers have linked the same genetic variation to both obesity and colon cancer, a finding that could lead to … [Read more...]
Immediate Weight Loss Key for Diabetics
Immediate Weight Loss Key for DiabeticsReported August 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Weight loss is important for the millions of Americans who have type 2 diabetes. But a new study finds weight loss right after diagnosis can have lasting effects, even if the person regains the weight later on. More than 20 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and most of them are … [Read more...]
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Contest to raise awareness about diabetes through artReported November 24, 2007 (Dubai Health & News) People whose lives are affected by diabetes are invited to share their experiences through art as part of a global contest to raise awareness about diabetes. 'Inspired by Diabetes', a collaboration between Eli Lilly and the International Diabetes Federation's Unite … [Read more...]
Border diabetes rate higher
Border diabetes rate higherWednesday, November 17, 2004 DALLAS, Nov 17, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX)--The prevalence of diabetes among adults along the U.S.-Mexico border is higher that previous studies have indicated, a pioneering bi-national study reported Wednesday. The survey found the rate of diabetes was 15.7 … [Read more...]
Treat Gestational Diabetes to Reduce Birth Problems
Treat Gestational Diabetes to Reduce Birth ProblemsReported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes resulted in fewer cesarean sections and other serious birthing problems associated with larger than average babies, according to a study conducted in part at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. "This study is … [Read more...]
Not enough shut-eye may raise diabetes risk
Not enough shut-eye may raise diabetes riskReported August 12, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An inadequate amount of nightly sleep on a recurring basis, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, may fuel the development of diabetes, results of a new study hint. "Our findings suggest that combining the unhealthy aspects of the Westernized lifestyle with … [Read more...]
Antioxidants: Bad for Your Health?
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...]
Breakthrough Diabetes Devices
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 Alzheimers be a Form of Diabetes?
Could Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers disease? Recent research has revealed levels of brain insulin are lower in patients with the Alzheimers and of a third form of diabetes may cause the disease, which results in loss of memory and, ultimately, … [Read more...]
Diabetes Vaccine?
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 Diabetics
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...]