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	Waist circumference predicts diabetes risk Date: 2010-07-15 18:39:32 Individuals with wider waist circumferences may want to consider seeking a diabetes test, as a new study has found that the measurement may be a good predictor of the metabolic syndrome. ... Full Story
	Coffee tied to reduced risk for diabetes Date: 2010-06-10 18:43:40 Diabetics may be able to improve their insulin testing results by adding an extra cup of coffee to their daily diets, as a new study printed in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that the caffeine in the drink may help to control blood-sugar levels. ... Full Story
	Report: Individualized treatments needed for diabetes patients Date: 2010-04-05 20:19:36 According to a recent report to be published in the April 2010 issue of the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, patients suffering from type 2 diabetes are often treated similarly even though there are significant differences in the specifics of their condition. ... Full Story
	Report: Diabetes screening should begin at age 30 Date: 2010-03-30 19:03:09 Results of a recently released study suggest that it is cost-effective to screen every patient for diabetes beginning at age 30, instead of at age 45 for high-risk patients, which is currently the norm. ... Full Story
	Diabetes may increase risk of death following cancer surgery Date: 2010-03-30 00:17:07 Diabetes patients who undergo cancer surgery may be at a greater risk of death following the procedure than those not afflicted with the condition, a new study has found. ... Full Story
	Introverted, self-reliant personality may shorten life-expectancy for diabetes patients Date: 2010-03-18 18:05:51 Patients undergoing diabetes testing who have a lower propensity to trust and seek out others may be at a greater risk of death than those with a more interactive lifestyle, new research has found. ... Full Story
	Generic arthritis drug may help control diabetes symptoms Date: 2010-03-16 17:38:45 According to a new study conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center researchers, the generic drug known as salsalate, which is commonly prescribed for arthritis, has shown promising results as a possible treatment option for type 2 diabetes.... Full Story
	Starting drug therapy immediately after diagnosis dramatically increases su Date: 2010-03-09 18:58:06 People who test positive for diabetes should begin treatment immediately, a new study has found. Researchers from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research discovered that the sooner than diabetics start taking metformin, an inexpensive, generic drug that helps patients prevent dangerously high blood sugar levels, the longer the drug remains effective.... Full Story
	Hormone found to be more effective than insulin in controlling blood sugar Date: 2010-03-02 18:24:08 At-risk seniors who are going through diabetes testing might be interested in a new study that suggests there may be a more heart-friendly way to control blood sugar. ... Full Story
	Childhood obesity risk higher in minorities Date: 2010-03-01 19:05:05 A new study has found that obesity is more prevalent in black and Hispanic children and that several risk factors actually begin before birth. ... Full Story
	Fatigue in dialysis patients linked to increased risk of cardiovascular eve Date: 2010-02-26 00:24:04 According to a recent study, high test scores on a new fatigue rating scale may predict an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in dialysis patients. ... Full Story
	Excessive weight gain in pregnant women linked to increased risk of gestati Date: 2010-02-23 18:36:58 According to a recent study, women who gain excessive weight during the early stages of pregnancy may be at an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes. ... Full Story
	Diabetes medications may lead to increased risk of bone fracture in women Date: 2010-02-15 18:23:26 Women with type 2 diabetes who take certain medications to treat insulin resistance may be at an increased risk of developing bone fractures, a new study has found. ... Full Story
	Maternal obesity linked to inflammation disorders in offspring Date: 2010-02-15 18:19:12 A new study has found that obesity in mothers can cause cellular programming capable of predisposing offspring to inflammation-related disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. The findings were consistent regardless of whether or not the children in the study were obese themselves. ... Full Story
	Study: More than half of diabetes patients skip insulin injections Date: 2010-01-26 23:27:23 U.S. researchers have found that more than half of the people who are prescribed insulin to help control diabetes skip an injection from time to time, and one in five do so on a regular basis. ... Full Story
	New lab testing identifies gene mutations linked to diabetes Date: 2010-01-18 19:33:35 At-risk patients undergoing diabetes testing may be interested in a new study that has identified 10 gene mutations associated with blood sugar and insulin levels, two keys factors related to type 2 diabetes. ... Full Story
	Sleep apnea linked to type 2 diabetes Date: 2010-01-16 00:07:52 According to a recent study, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, may adversely affect glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes. ... Full Story
	The obesity test: Two out of every three Americans are overweight Date: 2010-01-15 15:32:51 Two recent studies have shown that U.S. obesity rates remain extremely high, but have stopped increasing and are beginning to stabilize. ... Full Story
	Study: Consuming coffee and tea can lessen diabetes risk Date: 2010-01-04 23:42:55 According to new clinical diabetes testing, drinking coffee and tea can help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and may lead to less diabetes testing for overweight or at-risk patients. ... Full Story
	Older patients undergoing diabetes testing should increase activity, new st Date: 2010-01-04 23:36:57 At-risk seniors who are going through diabetes testing might be interested in new research that shows how older adults can considerably improve their heart health with a moderate increase in physical activity. ... Full Story
	ADA Guidelines promote new diabetes test Date: 2009-12-29 22:33:56 The most recent set of clinical guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) encourages the use of the hemoglobin A1C blood test for the diagnosis of type-2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.... Full Story
	Promise of new diabetes treatment could encourage testing Date: 2009-12-22 22:15:53 The recent identification of a protein associated with the development of type 2 diabetes may lead to new drugs used to combat the condition, scientists say.... Full Story
	Steroids may help diabetics overcome eye disease, clinical testing reveals Date: 2009-12-17 22:35:53 The progression of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease related to the onset of diabetes, may be slowed by injecting steroids directly into the retina, according to new research.... Full Story
	Researchers: Other medical problems may influence diabetics' blood sugar ta Date: 2009-12-15 22:24:58 People who suffer from type-2 diabetes and frequently experience other medical problems may need to consider more factors besides strict blood sugar control when treating their condition, researchers say.... Full Story
	Drug may improve insulin production in diabetes patients Date: 2009-12-07 22:23:19 Rituximab, a drug used to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, may be help patients diagnosed with type-1 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research.... Full Story
	Study: Diabetes cases, costs on the rise Date: 2009-11-30 21:55:09 With more than 23 million Americans already diagnosed with diabetes, the number of individuals affected by the condition in the U.S. is expected to double over the next 25 years, according to new research.... Full Story
	Clinical testing uncovers molecule linked to type-2 diabetes Date: 2009-11-24 22:59:35 The longstanding link between obesity and type-2 diabetes has been examined by a European research team that claims to have discovered the molecule responsible for promoting insulin resistance in fatty tissue.... Full Story
	FDA: Diabetes drug may cause unexpected side effects Date: 2009-11-13 22:07:12 After receiving numerous reports of kidney problems in patients taking a diabetes medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding the drug's prescription information.... Full Story
	Health campaign promotes diabetes awareness, testing Date: 2009-11-03 09:00:00 While diabetes accounts for more deaths in the U.S. than breast cancer and AIDS combined, few Americans know of the prevalence and risks associated with the disease, according to new research.... Full Story
	Diabetes tests reveal prenatal vegetable diet may be preventative Date: 2009-11-02 21:00:12 Eating vegetables during pregnancy may reduce the risk of having children with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.... Full Story
	Experts: Testing helps curb diabetes 'epidemic' Date: 2009-10-20 22:02:01 A report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has revealed that individuals worldwide are developing diabetes at a faster rate than experts initially thought.... Full Story
	Researchers: Pistachios can deter obesity, diabetes Date: 2009-10-13 22:14:10 Following a recommendation that Americans limit their sugar intake by the American Heart Association (AHA), some researchers are parading pistachios as a way to moderate sugar consumption.... Full Story
	Study: Anti-oxidants may foster onset of diabetes Date: 2009-10-08 22:02:54 Though anti-oxidants are most commonly referred to as allies in health, new research suggests that they could play a key role in the early onset of type-2 diabetes.... Full Story
	Scientists study grapes, get closer to new diabetes treatment Date: 2009-10-07 22:28:36 A molecule found in red grapes may be a key element in attempts to curb the symptoms of type-2 diabetes, new research suggests.... Full Story
	Study may encourage diabetes testing in pregnant women Date: 2009-10-01 22:24:25 A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health found that treating even mild forms of gestational diabetes in pregnant women can reduce the occurrence of birth complications among infants and blood pressure disorders in mothers.... Full Story
	Research: Type-2 diabetes linked with heart disorder, stroke Date: 2009-09-29 20:19:33 Women with type-2 diabetes have are at a greater risk of developing a potentially fatal irregular heartbeat, according to new research.... Full Story
	Researchers link diabetes with circadian rhythm Date: 2009-09-18 22:40:40 The genes in humans that regulate the body's so-called internal clock also function to regulate the amount of insulin in the body, according to new research.... Full Story
	Research Grant May Encourage Diabetes Testing Date: 2009-09-08 22:22:15 A summer research grant has allowed students to take a more active role in diabetes and kidney research.... Full Story
	FDA: Stolen insulin creates public health risk Date: 2009-09-03 20:45:12 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a statement reminding the public that corrupted and potentially dangerous samples of insulin may be for sale.... Full Story
	New hormone target for blood sugar control may help diabetics Date: 2009-08-12 12:02:00 Diabetes costs the U.S. more than $174 billion a year in reduced productivity and expenses according to recent studies.... Full Story
	New Surgeon General focused on preventive medicine Date: 2009-07-15 21:43:56 Dr Regina Benjamin, nominated earlier this week by President Obama to be the next Surgeon General of the U.S., has said she plans to be a voice for change in the healthcare system, inspired by the loss of her family to preventable diseases.... Full Story
	Breast cancer risk may be linked to metabolic syndrome factors Date: 2009-07-01 20:43:07 Elements of the metabolic syndrome may affect the risk of breast cancer after menopause, according to new results published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.... Full Story
	Diabetes costs the U.S. billions a year Date: 2009-06-30 17:45:27 The reduced productivity and expenses associated with diabetes costs the U.S. economy more than $174 billion a year, according to a series of articles in the recent issue of Population Health Management.... Full Story
	Advances made in ongoing struggle with diabetes Date: 2009-06-10 18:04:16 The revelation that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor has type 1 diabetes provoked much reaction, with some wondering whether or not the disease should disqualify her.... Full Story
	Sleep patterns may be linked to increased risk of diabetes Date: 2009-06-09 15:06:14 Sleep may well be the most underrated healthy lifestyle choice. Researchers specializing in sleep have found that sleeping for too long or too short may be linked to an increased risk of diabetes.... Full Story
	International expert committee recommends new diagnostic diabetes test Date: 2009-06-08 19:33:16 The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) have all joined together to recommend switching to the hemoglobin A1C assay for the diagnosis of diabetes.... Full Story
	Study: Triglycerides better predictor of diabetic nerve loss than blood sug Date: 2009-05-27 19:56:46 Patients with diabetes need to monitor their blood fat levels as well as their blood sugar levels, because they are at risk of nerve damage or even loss, according to a study appearing in the research journal Diabetes.... Full Story
	Diabetes still poses serious circulatory risks Date: 2009-05-21 21:35:17 The risk of major amputation or even death from circulatory problems in the lower limbs for people with diabetes is still fairly high, according to Italian researchers.... Full Story
	Even small improvements in glucose pay off for diabetics Date: 2009-05-20 22:23:57 The long-term risk of complications from diabetes can be mitigated by even small improvements in glucose control, according to a study presented at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reports HealthDay.... Full Story
	Controlling diabetes difficult for many Americans Date: 2009-05-18 20:47:54 Almost half of the 18 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes were unable to get their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol under optimal control in 2006, according to the latest numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.... Full Story
	New evidence of how high blood sugar raises blood pressure could help treat Date: 2009-05-13 20:18:25 High blood sugar in patients with diabetes causes damage to blood vessels, and new research may reveal how - a glucose-derived molecule modifies proteins that affect the blood vessels.... Full Story
	Researchers explore links between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease Date: 2009-05-11 19:12:00 In a special issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, researchers explore the possible ways in which Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes may be linked.... Full Story
	Heart disease risk higher for 'pre-diabetics' Date: 2009-04-23 21:19:06 Impaired glucose tolerance, even when not classified as diabetes, can increase the risk of heart disease for older adults, according to a new study.... Full Story
	Sudden drops in blood sugar increase dementia risk, researchers find Date: 2009-04-15 20:33:05 Just a single serious episode of hypoglycemia may be enough to place a diabetic patient at increased risk of developing dementia, says a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.... Full Story

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