Diabetes

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b32cc8/blood_glucose_mete) has announced the addition of the "Blood Glucose Meters & Strips - A Global Update of Market Trends & Opportunities" report to their offering. Blood glucose levels or blood sugar levels represent the measurement, which indicates whether or not a person is suffering from diabetes. Blood glucose monitoring can be performed at home...  

Are concerns about weight gain, hypoglycemia, and decreased quality of life justified in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and who are starting insulin therapy? Diabetes Care  

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus has been increasing in recent decades. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately 20.8 million people with diabetes in America, which is about 7% of the population. ...  

Frequent self-monitoring among those diabetics provides little practical benefit, and drugs plans could save hundreds of millions of dollars by reducing coverage, two new studies suggest  

Wolfram syndrome is the constellation of juvenile onset diabetes mellitus and optic atrophy, known as DIDMOAD (Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Optic Atrophy, and Deafness).Patients demonstrate diabetes mellitus followed by optic atrophy in the first decade, diabetes insipidus and sensorineural deafness in the second decade, dilated renal outflow tracts early in the third decade, and multiple neurological abnormalities early in the...  

HDL cholesterol from individuals with diabetes has impaired endothelial protective functions compared with the HDL from healthy subjects, research shows. Treatment with extended-release niacin can improve these endothelial protective effects, however. Heartwire  

Routine self-monitoring of blood glucose levels by people with type 2 diabetes who are not taking insulin is an ineffective use of health resources as the modest benefits are outweighed by the significant cost of test strips, suggest 2 studies http://www.cmaj.ca/embargo/cmaj091017.pdf and Link:  http://www.cma.ca/cmaj  

Background— The economic outcomes of clinical management strategies are important in assessing their value to patients. Methods and Results— Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes (BARI 2D) randomized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and angiographically documented, stable coronary disease to strategies of (1) prompt revascularization versus medical therapy with delayed revascularization as needed to relieve...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes had fewer severe hypoglycemic episodes when they started a preprandial insulin analog regimen before conception rather than afterward.  

Long-term research is lacking - potential harm remains unclear - valid studies are urgently needed for growing and developing children and adolescents Due to a lack of suitable studies, it remains unclear whether children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes benefit more or less from long-term treatment with rapid-acting insulin analogues than with short-acting human insulin. Certainly, there is no proof of additional benefit from the...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In type 2 diabetes, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) loses its endothelial-protective properties -- but niacin may be able to restore the lost vasoprotective effects, researchers have discovered.  

Something like insulin for people with Type 1 Diabetes costs around $115 per vial (for Novolog or Lantus insulin). That same vial gets discounted to $30 per vial if bought in quantities of 10 through Canadian pharmacy websites.Through most American insurance companies, the co-pay is still 50%, or $56 per vial. What are American insurance companies doing with the extra $26?  

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - While the overall death rate from diabetes has declined in Canada, those with lower incomes continue to have a higher mortality rate related to the disease than their wealthier counterparts, an Ontario study suggests.  

Diabetic nephropathy is damage to the kidneys caused by complications of diabetes. In cases of diabetic neuropathy, the kidneys don't function properly, and may even stop working completely, the American Academy of Family...  

Pancreas is responsible for producing insulin which regulates the sugar level in the body. All those who know what diabetes is would know the importance of insulin in body (and hence the importance of pancreas). Pancreas also produces pancreatic juice ...  

Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE Amex: CXM) reported on recent clinical findings published in the December issue of Diabetes Care showing an increase in mortality in diabetic patients with a history of foot ulcer (HFU) compared with diabetic patients without HFU and with non-diabetic patients. The study titled, "A history of foot ulcer increases mortality among persons with diabetes. 10-year follow-up of the Nord-Trondelag Health Study, Norway...  

Elevated serum glucose from diabetes mellitus (DM) or impaired fasting glucose shares many mechanisms with aging that decrease aortic distensibility (AD), such as glycation of the extracellular matrix. However, few data compare the simultaneous effects of elevated serum glucose and aging on AD. To study this, we examined the relationship among fasting glucose status, age, and AD in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis: a multiethnic...  

Keeping tabs on carbohydrates can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. But they should also be careful about putting too much emphasis on carb counting alone, researchers say. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Children's Health, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetic Diet  

New findings by UT Southwestern researchers suggest that a drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders might also help slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients recently diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, cells in the pancreas called beta cells, which produce insulin, are destroyed by an autoimmune process...  

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. Recently published studies suggested that insulin glargine (a synthetic insulin preparation marketed under the trade name Lantus), may be associated with a higher risk of certain cancers than other insulins or oral glucose lowering medications. However, these studies were unable to control for important factors such as obesity that may have driven the association...  

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance and have been prescribed 2500 mg metformin daily. Many ppl with PCOS, metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance lose weight bc their insulin isnt working properly without the aid of metformin or the like. I have been on it for over a week and have not lost any weight. [...]  

We assessed adverse metabolic effects of atenolol and hydrochlorothiazide among hypertensive patients with and without abdominal obesity using data from a randomized, open-label study of hypertensive patients without evidence of cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus. Intervention included randomization to 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide or 100 mg of atenolol monotherapy followed by their combination. Fasting glucose, insulin, triglycerides...  

Anyone who is living with diabetes whether it is type 1 or type 2, must keep track of their blood glucose levels on a daily basis. The OneTouch UltraSmart meter is an excellent meter and will help you keep abreast of your blood glucose trends.Contributor: Jennifer KirkmanPublished: Dec 13, 2009  

According to the National Institute of Health, 40 percent to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, damage to the retina caused by leaky blood vessels, is a major cause of blindness in people with diabetes and is one of the most feared diabetic complications. In fact, up to 80 percent of all patients who've had diabetes for 10 years or more will experience some...  

Bulgaria's Health Ministry announced Thursday they will be looking for solutions in the issue of the insulin price hike for diabetic patients. The Health Ministry stated they will submit next week a proposal to the Council of Ministers for changes in the way medication prices are established. Beginning December 1, Bulgarian diabetic patients, using the Novo Nordisk medication, have to pay BGN 5 for it, despite the fact that the National...  

Today 50 percent of our pets are overweight or obese, which certainly can predispose them to developing diabetes. Both dogs and cats develop the same two types of diabetes seen in humans. The greater majority of dogs develop Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus where the body simply does not produce any insulin.  

Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Researchers in this study sought to evaluate the relationship between gestational glucose intolerance and postpartum risk of...  

There are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes and gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. Recent small studies have suggested an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer only in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). A research article published on November 14, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team, lead by Dr.  

Insulin resistance has profound consequences for affected horses, yet there are currently no licensed treatment options. Management of the condition is primarily aimed at modifying the affected horse's diet, maintaining a healthy body condition score, and instituting a regular exercise program.  

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It is also the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. today. What is diabetic retinopathy? The retina is full of tiny little blood vessels. Retinopathy is the damage to the blood vessels of the retina, caused by prolonged high blood glucose levels. The blood vessels can become enlarged or clogged when blood sugar is high. They can also become weak and rupture. The retina can even become...  

Bulgarians suffering from diabetes are planning to organize protests if the cost of insulin produced by Novo Nordisk is increased. The claim has been made by Adrian Stoev, deputy chairman of the Bulgarian Association for Diabetes, in a radio appearance on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Dr....  

Epidemiological studies are difficult to do well, pharmacoepidemiological studies are particularly complicated and studies of insulin and cancer risk are even more difficult to do well. "Well" in the sense that any association found can be interpreted in an unambiguous manner. According to a report published in ecancermedicalscience, the biggest hazard in pharmacoepidemiology is that with no randomised allocation possible, the probability of...  

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population. Type 1 diabetes often begins in childhood. Patients with type 2 diabetes have their insulin resistance...  

Diabetes Research Centre, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) and Medical Council of India were organized a Multinational Study Group Meeting on 'Diabetic Foot and Wound Healing' at CLRI, Chennai from 12th to 13th December, 2009.  

Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine recently met a representative of Integrity Applications, an Ashkelon, Israel firm that has developed the GlucoTrack non-invasive blood glucose monitor. The device, which we profiled about four years ago when it was still in prototype stage, uses ultrasound, conductivity and heat capacity in an ear clip sensor to take glucose readings in a matter of seconds. Integrity recently received European approval for the...  

A political news conference Tuesday morning where the Manitoba Conservatives started to roll out their 2011 election platform with a promise to fund the cost of insulin pumps to diabetic children was cut short when one of the participants collapsed.  

A UC-Irvine study shows that strict control of blood-glucose levels in type-2 diabetes patients with severe co-existing problems doesn't prevent heart attacks and strokes. Meantime, an Australian study indicates that some ingredient in coffee, decaf...  

Diabetic foot ulcers are the primary cause of hospital admissions for diabetics. Foot ulcers that heal improperly are at risk for infection, which can lead to amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four patients with diabetic foot ulcers will eventually require lower-limb amputation.  

Background— In patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), hyperglycemia predicts death, but the prognostic significance of hypoglycemia is controversial. Methods and Results— We evaluated the prognostic significance of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in 30 536 AMI patients in a post hoc analysis of 2 large trials of glucose-insulin-potassium therapy in AMI. Glucose levels on admission and at 6 and 24 hours after admission, as well as 30...  

In diabetes patients, high blood glucose levels can end up killing certain cells in the eyes and kidneys, which is why diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness and of kidney failure. Years ago, scientists identified one main route for this destruction-high glucose produces oxidative stress through the NF-kB molecular pathway-but success has been elusive for drugs targeting that pathway.  

Diabetes care specialist Arkray recently announced that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Glucocard Vital blood glucose monitoring system. The tester, which consists of a meter and test strip, is very accurate, requires a tiny drop of blood, takes as little as seven seconds and has a unique glucose oxydase (GO) strip chemistry that is reportedly not affected by interferences that cause testing...  

How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Japanese and American universities. Their work opens the way for a new understanding of possible paths to battle diabetes and diabetes-related health problems, which are on the rise all over the world.  

In acknowledgement of this year's World Diabetes Day, which calls on all those responsible for diabetes care to understand diabetes and take control, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) highlights the growing body of clinical evidence for Personal Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in improving glucose control for diabetes patients.  

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardium Therapeutics today reported on recent clinical findings published in the December issue of Diabetes Care showing an increase in mortality in diabetic patients with a history of foot ulcer (HFU) compared with diabetic patients without HFU and with non-diabetic patients.The study titled, "A history of foot ulcer increases mortality among...  

Toronto, Dec 18 (IANS) There is great news for diabetics. A revolutionary technology is on its way to help them measure blood sugar levels without drawing blood daily. The diabetes patients may soon be able to wear contact lenses that will continuously alert them to changes in their blood sugar level by changing their colours. Developed by [...]  

Cardium Therapeutics today reported on recent clinical findings published in the December issue of Diabetes Care showing an increase in mortality in diabetic patients with a history of foot ulcer (HFU) compared with diabetic patients without HFU and with non-diabetic patients.  

Background: Body mass index (BMI) is often used as an objective surrogate estimate of body fat. Increased BMI is directly associated with an increase in metabolic disease, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS) is a subjective measure of body fat, and self-perceptions of body image conceivably impact the development and treatment of T2DM. This study examined the self-perception of body image to...  

Nearly 21 million Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes, and every year 800,000 more are diagnosed. Considering the growing numbers, scientists are trying to fit together the disease’s disparate puzzle pieces. People who acquire it are typically obese, suffer from chronic inflammation and are resistant to insulin, the hormone that removes sugar from the blood and stores it as energy. For years no one has known exactly how the three...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Keeping tabs on carbohydrates can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. But they should also be careful about putting too much emphasis on carb counting alone, researchers say.  

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE Amex: CXM) today reported on recent clinical findings published in the December issue of Diabetes Care showing an increase in mortality in diabetic patients with a history of foot ulcer (HFU) compared with diabetic patients without HFU and with non-diabetic patients.  

Recent studies such as the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial and the Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease (ADVANCE) trial have reached conflicting conclusions about whether intensive blood glucose control is effective in reducing cardiovascular risk in people with Type 2 diabetes...  

Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD.  

Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby. The National Diabetes Clearinghouse offers suggestions about possible treatments for gestational diabetes.  

Due to a lack of suitable studies, it remains unclear whether children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes benefit more or less from long-term treatment with rapid-acting insulin analogues than with short-acting human insulin. Certainly, there is no proof of additional benefit from the available results from clinical trials of maximum one year duration. Link:  http...  

In patients with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes starting insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) via a subcutaneous sensor can provide better results than self-monitoring, according to French researchers. Reuters Health Information  

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 17 -- Treatment for Diabetic Patients a Major New Objective Key points: *Single injection of proprietary adult stem cells resulted in increased blood insulin levels and sustained reduction in blood glucos...  

Due to a lack of suitable studies, it remains unclear whether children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes benefit more or less from long-term treatment with rapid-acting insulin analogues than with short-acting human insulin.  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes starting insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) via a subcutaneous sensor can provide better results than self-monitoring, according to French researchers.  

Treatment of depression in low-income minorities with poorly controlled diabetes improves HbA1c and systolic blood pressure, investigators report in the December issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information  

Glen Ellyn teen suffers from Type 1 diabetes Five minutes before Glenbard West High School's production of "Kiss Me Kate" was about to begin last month, the star of the show, Madeline Raube, discovered that her insulin pump was missing.  

Testing your blood glucose frequently when you have type 1 or 2 diabetes is an extremely important part of your care plan. Glucose testing helps you to know where you stand and also helps in avoiding complications since you and your doctor can make adjustments to your care plan by your results.Contributor: Jennifer KirkmanPublished: Dec 13, 2009  

Exposure to acrylamide -- present in industrial by-products, cigarette smoke, and a variety of fried or baked foods - can reduce serum levels of insulin, Taiwanese researchers report in the December issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information  

Attention: Assignment Editor, Health/Medical Editor, Media Editor, News Editor, Transportation Editor TORONTO, ONTARIO, MEDIA ADVISORY--(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2009) - A new study in PLoS Medicine led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre researcher, Dr. Donald Redelmeier, suggests an adverse association between tighter glycemic control and higher risk of a motor vehicle crash for adult drivers who have diabetes mellitus. Using a population...  

India is the Diabetic capital of the world, home to 40.9 million diabetics (as of 2007); According to reliable estimates nearly 10% of diabetics have Insulin dependent or type I Diabetes. Moreover, 7% of type II Diabetics may eventually require Insulin. This means that as many as 7 million people in India require Insulin to manage their Diabetes.  

Background: This study analyzed the likelihood of less-urgent emergency department (ED) visits among type 2 diabetic patients receiving care under a diabetes disease management (DM) program offered by the Louisiana State University Health Care Services Division (LSU HCSD). Methods: All ED and outpatient clinic visits made by 6,412 type 2 diabetic patients from 1999 to 2006 were extracted from the LSU HCSD Disease Management (DM) Evaluation...  

DALLAS -- Dec. 4, 2009 -- New findings by UT Southwestern researchers suggest that a drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders might also help slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients recently diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes.  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to acrylamide -- present in industrial by-products, cigarette smoke, and a variety of fried or baked foods - can reduce serum levels of insulin, Taiwanese researchers report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.  

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - DALLAS - New findings by UT Southwestern researchers suggest that a drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders might also help slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients recently diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes.  

A 1200 calorie diabetic diet is recommended for those individuals who are not only suffering from diabetes but are at the same time over weight too. These two conditions together are not at all healthy. A 1200 calorie diabetic diet is supposed to helpful here. In this particular diet substitutions and variety are the key [...]  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment of depression in low-income minorities with poorly controlled diabetes improves HbA1c and systolic blood pressure, investigators report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.  

NEW YORK, Dec . 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Insulin Pumps (External) - A World Market Review http://www.reportlinker.com/p0164247/Insulin-Pumps-External---A-World-Market-Review.html Insulin pumps, also called Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII), provide better control over diabetes, when compared to other forms of treatment. Insulin pump isread more  

The study is designed to determine if diabetic patients exposed to insulin glargine have a higher incidence of cancer than diabetic patients exposed to other insulins or to other glucose-lowering medications.  

Background: Approximately 50% of patients with stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease are 25-hydroxyvitamin D insufficient, and this prevalence increases with falling glomerular filtration rate. Vitamin D is now recognised as having pleiotropic roles beyond bone and mineral homeostasis, with the vitamin D receptor and metabolising machinery identified in multiple tissues. Worryingly, recent observational data has highlighted an association between...  

Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Researchers in this study sought to evaluate the relationship between gestational glucose intolerance and postpartum risk of...  

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5645d8/patient_monitoring) has announced the addition of the "Patient Monitoring: Continuous Glucose Monitors" report to their offering. The convergence of small-scale electronics and sophisticated biocompatible product designs is giving hope for a better future to millions of diabetes patients worldwide. Continuous glucose monitors that are designed to...  

According to the National Institute of Health, 40 percent to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, damage to the retina caused by leaky blood vessels, is a major cause of blindness in people with diabetes and is one of the most feared diabetic complications. In  

With another person in the U.S. being diagnosed with diabetes nearly every 20 seconds, the area American Diabetes Association manager said they knew they needed to meet their fundraising goals this year.  

(Dec. 2, 2009) -- HOBOKEN, NJ -- According to the National Institute of Health, 40 percent to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, damage to the retina caused by leaky blood vessels, is a major cause of blindness in people with diabetes and is one of the most feared diabetic complications.  

HOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Institute of Health, 40 percent to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, damage to the retina caused by leaky blood vessels, is a major c...  

Having diabetes doesn't mean having to eat a spartan diet of bland, tasteless foods. But it does mean you have to pay close attention to portion control. Learn why some of the common myths about diabetic diets are not exactly true and what steps you can take to control diabetes.  

Sydney, Dec 2 (IANS) Women from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with insulin resistance showed marked improvement after taking vitamin D supplements, says a study. Von Hurst, nutrition lecturer at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health at Albany, conducted the study for her doctoral thesis. Insulin resistance is largely symptom-free and sufferers are unaware [...]  

Background: Patients with obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are generally physically inactive, have a high mortality rate, and may benefit from an exercise program. Methods: We performed a 24-week randomized controlled feasibility study comparing aerobic exercise plus optimal medical management to medical management alone in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), and stage 2-4 CKD (eGFR 15-90 mL/min/1.73m2...  

SAN DIEGO & INDIANAPOLIS & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLN), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Alkermes, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced positive results from a head-to-head study comparing exenatide once weekly, an investigational diabetes therapy, to BYETTA® (exenatide) injection taken twice daily, in patients with type 2 diabetes. After 24 weeks of treatment, patients taking exenatide...  

SAN DIEGO, INDIANAPOLIS, and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLN), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Alkermes, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced positive results from a head-to-head study comparing exenatide once weekly, an investigational diabetes therapy, to BYETTA® (exenatide) injection taken twice daily, in patients with type 2 diabetes. After 24 weeks of treatment, patients...  

New findings by UT Southwestern researchers suggest that a drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders might also help slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients recently diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes.  

Insulin signaling pathways were investigated in a 33 year-old woman with immunologic insulin resistance. Her past medical history was remarkable for intermittent use of insulin and allergic reactions to several drugs and determination of plasmatic anti-insulin antibodies corroborated the clinical suspicion of immune mediated insulin resistance (8074 nU/ml - RIA - Ref value: <60). Treatment with several immunossupressive regimens was tried but...  

IntroductionIntensive insulin treatment of critically ill patients was seen as a promising method of treatment, though recent studies showed that reducing the blood glucose level below 6 mmol/l had a detrimental outcome. The mechanisms of the effects of insulin in the critically ill are not completely understood. The purpose of the study was to test the hypothesis that intensive insulin treatment may influence forearm blood flow independently...  

Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).  

Mobile phone technology offers parents of children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes the ability to transmit blood sugar levels to a doctor. The good news for those offering the technology is that a recent study has shown that over two-thirds of parents responded “very positively” to a using mobile phone glucometer. The bad [...]  

Preparing a healthy meal loaded with fresh vegetables seems like an easy thing to do. But for some people living with diabetes, accessing nutritious food can be difficult --- and may have a detrimental effect on their health and well-being, according to a new Canadian study led by Ryerson University.  

Presently, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with cardiovascular complications, and also with several cancers. A research group from USA has investigated the association of gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer in hospitalized American veterans with and without type 2 DM. Among patients with type 2 DM, the risk of pancreatic cancer was threefold higher and that for gallbladder and extrahepatic biliary cancer was twofold higher...  

Background: Neuropathy is one of the complications caused by diabetes mellitus (DM) which is directly related to the gastrointestinal manifestations of the disease. Antioxidant substances such as vitamin E may have an important role in the reduction of the neurological damages caused by DM. The aim of this study was to evaluate if vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in different concentrations perform any effects over the morphology of the intestinal...  

Type 1A diabetes(T1AD) is a progressive autoimmune disease mediated by T cells with destruction of beta cells. Up to now, we do not have precise methods to assess the beta cell mass, "in vivo" or "ex-vivo". The studies about its genetic susceptibility show strong association with class II antigens of the HLA system (particularlly DQ). Other associations are weaker and depend on the studied population. A combination of precipitating events may...  

Let’s review a few things you should know about diabetes. Definitions: 1.    Type I diabetes is typically diagnosed in children or young adults, which is why it was formerly known as juvenile onset diabetes.  With Type 1, the body does not produce insulin.  Insulin is the hormone needed to breakdown the carbohydrates you eat into glucose.  Glucose [...]  

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with an increased risk of type II diabetes mellitus. The results of previous research about the association of the VNTR polymorphism in 5-prime flanking region of the insulin (INS) gene with PCOS have been inconsistent. The present study was to investigate the association of the INS-VNTR polymorphism with PCOS in a Han Chinese population. Methods: The -23...  

Background: The homeodomain containing transcription factor Nkx2.2 is essential for the differentiation of pancreatic endocrine cells. Deletion of Nkx2.2 in mice leads to misspecification of islet cell types; insulin-expressing beta cells and glucagon-expressing alpha cells are replaced by ghrelin-expressing cells. Additional studies have suggested that Nkx2.2 functions both as a transcriptional repressor and activator to regulate islet cell...  

Objective  To investigate the role of hemoglobin (HGB) level in predicting proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Methods  We assessed 426 individuals without PDR at baseline (213 men; 213 women) from the Pittsburgh Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications Study, an 18-year prospective cohort study of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes. Presence of PDR was determined by stereo fundus photography. Cox proportional hazards modeling with stepwise...  

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- The American Diabetes Association says anyone who is diabetic can benefit from blood glucose checks, especially if the person: Takes insulin or medication to manage diabetes. Is pregnant. Has difficulty keeping blood glucose stable and under control. Has dangerously low blood glucose, or develops ketones from high levels of blood glucose. Develops low blood glucose without the typical warning signs.  

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population.  

Berlin - In order to reduce the risk of road accidents, car drivers who suffer from diabetes are advised by experts to check their blood sugar level before setting off. People with diabetes should take regular rest breaks during long journeys and kee...  

Background: The physiological fact that a stable level of brain glucose is more important than that of blood glucose suggests that the ultimate goal of the glucose-insulin-glucagon (GIG) regulatory system may be homeostasis of glucose concentration in the brain rather than in the circulation. Methods: In order to demonstrate the relationship between brain glucose homeostasis and blood hyperglycemia in diabetes, a brain-oriented mathematical...  

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects 60 to 70 percent of diabetics. Diabetic neuropathy is caused by prolonged elevated blood sugar. There are several different types of neuropathy that require pain management.Contributor: Wendy AdamsPublished: Nov 11, 2009  

My name is Tamara Barnes and I am a juvenile diabetic. I was diagnosed with Type I (juvenile) diabetes at the age of five and immediately began insulin injections. This was the most terrifying experience in my life and I’m sure this is true for many insulin-dependent diabetics. One memory I will always have is the memory of my parents chasing me through the house to give my first insulin shot. I saw my mother break down and cry for the very...  

Elevated 1-h plasma glucose in patients without overt diabetes mellitus has been linked to subclinical inflammation, high lipid ratios, and insulin resistance. Medscape Medical News  

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population.  

Over time, patients with type 2 diabetes lose insulin-producing cells, a difficulty that aggravates their disease. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center now have identified a mechanism that triggers the problem, giving a chance to find targets for drugs to protect these crucial cells.  

Researchers recently offered the sharpest-yet picture of how core biochemical pathways in skeletal muscle cells and fat cells are altered in people who suffer from insulin resistance -- a primary defect in type 2 diabetes and obesity. Taking a systems biology approach, the bioengineers and medical researchers also determined how a common class of drugs for treating insulin resistance -- TZDs -- alter these same core pathways.  

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego recently offered the sharpest-yet picture of how core biochemical pathways in skeletal muscle cells and fat cells are altered in people who suffer from insulin resistance—a primary defect in type 2 diabetes and obesity. More  

WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generex Biotechnology Corporation (Nasdaq:GNBT) (www.generex.com), the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, today announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (www.sanofi-aventis.com) for the manufacture and supply of recombinant human insulin crystals for commercial and clinical trial use in Generex's...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Deficits in cell-mediated immunity to varicella-zoster virus may account for the increased risk of herpes zoster in patients with diabetes mellitus, Japanese researchers report in the November 15th issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases.  

How does the developing pancreas in an embryo 'know' which cells are to produce insulin and which cells are to have other assignments? Researchers need to understand this if they want to be able to treat type-1 diabetes with stem cells developed into insulin-producing beta cells.  

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - SAN FRANCISCO – The incidence of diabetes continues to increase, particularly among adolescents and young adults. The CDC projects the number of diabetic retinopathy cases will double by 2050. On World Diabetes Day, November 14, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) through its EyeSmart™ campaign, is reminding the public that an annual dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss in people with diabetes.  

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the availability of a smaller insulin vial, the first in the United States containing 3 mL (300 units) of insulin, for people with diabetes being treated in a hospital.  

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/12/09 -- The incidence of diabetes continues to increase, particularly among adolescents and young adults. The CDC projects the number of diabetic retinopathy cases will double by 2050. On World Diabetes Day, November 14, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), through its EyeSmart(TM) campaign, is reminding theread more  

Larry Ishler is an electrical engineer living in Erie, PA, whose son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in college about ten years ago. A few years later, the father had an idea for a non-invasive glucose monitor that would take readings through the skin on your ear (similar to the GlucoTrack from Integrity Applications [...]  

According to the National Institute of Health, 40 percent to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy -- damage to the retina caused by leaky blood vessels.  Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of blindness in people with diabetes and is one of the most feared diabetic complications. A recent study reveals that an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree...  

*Alternatives to insulin for diabetics?* (http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R=T=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ktva.com%2Fci_13985096=AFQjCNF_TBng-ccacDtFa8c6E41VdpeJFA) *KTVA CBS 11 News Alaska* The other thing that's kind of non-pharmacologic is bariatric...  

Novo Nordisk recently announced that it has initiated its first phase 1 clinical trial with an oral insulin analogue (NN1952). This milestone releases a USD 2 million payment to Merrion Pharmaceuticals plc, whose GIPET technology is used in the formulation of NN1952.  

Background— MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are small conserved RNA molecules of 22 nucleotides that negatively modulate gene expression primarily through base paring to the 3' untranslated region of target messenger RNAs. The muscle-specific miR-1 has been implicated in cardiac hypertrophy, heart development, cardiac stem cell differentiation, and arrhythmias through targeting of regulatory proteins. In this study, we investigated the molecular...  

There are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes with gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. Recent small studies have suggested an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer only in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).  

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions, this condition may result in multiple and chronic invalidating long term complications. Among these, the diabetic foot, is determined by the simultaneous presence of both peripheral neuropathy and vasculopathy that alter the biomechanics of the foot with the formation of callosity and ulcerations. To diagnose and treat the diabetic foot is crucial to understand...  

The practice of yoga is a technique for bringing tranquility to body and mind. For a diabetic, maintaining a stable glucose level is key to staying healthy. Through the relaxation exercises of yoga, diabetic patients can find stability.Contributor: Patricia NewmanPublished: Nov 30, 2009  

Tom Brobson has seen the promised land. In his case, it is a life free of blood glucose meters, lancets to prick his fingertips regularly, counting carbohydrates before eating anything and the regular setting and resetting of the insulin pump strapped to his side.  

Background: Recent studies have revealed the associations between insulin resistance (IR) and geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairment. However, little is known about the relation of IR to physical impairment and limitation in the aging process, eg. slow gait speed and poor muscle strength. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of IR in performance-based physical function, specifically gait speed and leg...  

STANFORD, Calif. - Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD. Previous resear  

In medical news which won't be surprising to anyone, Ethnic Variation in Fat and Lean Body Mass and the Association with Insulin Resistance: Objective: Our objective was to compare total body fat to lean mass ratio (F:LM) in Aboriginal, Chinese, European, and South Asian individuals with differences in insulin resistance. ... Results: After adjustment for confounders and at a given body fat, South Asian men had less lean mass than Aboriginal...  

During late part of pregnancy certain women develop gestational diabetes. But gestational diabetes does not remain after the childbirth, but complicates the pregnancy and the health of new born baby.Contributor: jayanti ramanPublished: Nov 24, 2009  

How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered. The work opens the way for a new understanding of possible paths to battle diabetes and diabetes-related health problems, which are on the rise all over the world.  

Health NewstrackGestational diabetes or glucose intolerance can cause heart disease in new momsExaminer.comGlucose intolerance is a mild form of pre-diabetes in which pregnant women have slightly higher blood sugar levels than normal on the Oral Glucose Tolerance ...Gestational glucose intolerance predicted likelihood of postpartum metabolic ...Endocrine TodayGestational Glucose Intolerance Linked to Metabolic SyndromeMedPage TodayGlucose...  

How a specific gene within the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Japanese and American universities. Their work opens the way for a new understanding of possible paths to battle diabetes and diabetes-related health problems, which are on the rise all over the world.  

Rationale: Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular dysfunction, yet the underlying factors driving this impaired function remain poorly understood. Insulin resistance is a common pathology in obese patients and has been shown to impair vascular function. Whether insulin resistance or obesity, itself, is causal remains unclear. Objective: The present study tested the hypothesis that insulin resistance is the underlying mediator for impaired...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In type 1 diabetics, high hemoglobin levels may be associated with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), according to findings from the Pittsburgh Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications study.  

In acknowledgement of this year’s World Diabetes Day, which calls on all those responsible for diabetes care to understand diabetes and take control, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) highlights the growing body of clinical evidence for Personal Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in improving glucose control for diabetes patients.  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For obese individuals, exercise-induced weight loss is better than calorie restriction for reducing insulin resistance, according to a report in the November issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.  

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Conservatives started to roll out their 2011 election platform this morning with a promise to fund the cost of insulin pumps to diabetic children -- but their press conference was cut short when one of the participants collapsed. The teenager -- who uses an insulin pump --...  

London, Nov 2 (ANI): Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have found a new, independent pathway that can offer targets for preventing and treating diabetic eye disease. In diabetes patients, high blood glucose levels can end up killing certain cells in the eyes and kidneys, which is why diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness [...]  

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Results from a new study showed patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who also had coronary artery disease (CAD) and received a 60 mg loading dose and 10 mg maintenance dose of Effient® (prasugrel) achieved significantly greater platelet inhibition compared with a 600 mg loading dose and 150 mg maintenance dose of Plavix® (clopidogrel). These data were presented today at the American Heart...  

Young adults with persistent childhood-onset growth hormone (GH) deficiency can be identified by a peak GH response of less than 6 mcg/L to an insulin tolerance test (ITT), according to Italian investigators. Reuters Health Information  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults with persistent childhood-onset growth hormone (GH) deficiency can be identified by a peak GH response of less than 6 mcg/L to an insulin tolerance test (ITT), according to Italian investigators.  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In type 1 diabetics, high hemoglobin levels may be associated with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), according to findings from the Pittsburgh Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications study.  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one third of young adult men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels, research shows. The potential implications for men, in terms of their sexual and reproductive function during prime reproductive years ...  

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entra Health Systems, an international applied healthcare technology company today announced the official launch of the Telstra Diabetes Management Online Service in Australia, an integration of the ...  

The first New Zealand patient implanted with pig cells in the latest round of xenotransplant clinical trials has been able to reduce his daily insulin dose.The 48-year-old type-1 diabetes patient had insulin-producing cells from...  

In a study, elevated 1-hour plasma glucose level in subjects without overt diabetes mellitus was linked to subclinical inflammation, high lipid ratios, and insulin resistance. Medscape Medical News  

Ivabradine, a selective pacemaker current inhibitor, safely prevents angina in patients with diabetes mellitus, according to an advance online report in the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with type 1 diabetes and a history of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) have significantly worse memory for item-context associations than diabetic children who have never had DKA, a new study shows.  

Dr Mike Edmonds, a diabetes consultant at King's College Hospital in London, believes that more than half of diabetic amputations could be avoided if all a patient's diabetic complications were treated, rather than just their feet.  

Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD.  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ivabradine, a selective pacemaker current inhibitor, safely prevents angina in patients with diabetes mellitus, according to an advance online report in the American Journal of Cardiology.  

Researchers are using the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model system to unravel what genes and gene pathways are involved in the metabolic changes that lead to insulin resistance and full-blown diabetes in humans.  

EDINA, Minn., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ARKRAY, Inc., the world's 5th largest manufacturer of diabetes self-monitoring systems, today announced the launch of a new and improved Assure Pro Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strip.  

Jay Cutler said he'll look into wearing an insulin pump during the offseason to manage his type 1 diabetes, but when he tried outfitting himself with one in Denver, he had difficulty keeping it on.  

Jay Cutler said he'll look into wearing an insulin pump during the offseason to manage his type 1 diabetes, but when he tried outfitting himself with one in Denver, he had difficulty keeping it on.  

Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study.  

Youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population.  

Preparing a healthy meal loaded with fresh vegetables seems like an easy thing to do. But for some people living with diabetes, having access to nutritious food can be difficult --- and may have a detrimental effect on their health and well-being, according to a new study led by Ryerson University...  

If you have diabetes, a dilated eye exam should be at the top of your yearly health care to-do list. Diabetic eye disease, also known as diabetic retinopathy, is the leading cause of vision loss in American adults.  

People who have diabetes need to keep a close eye on what they eye. Eating the wrong foods could cause blood sugar spikes which can mean trouble for diabetics.Contributor: Leslie BogaertsPublished: Nov 26, 2009  

Its been fluctuating ~ 90's to almost 200. would you say maybe pre diabetes? UPDATE: It reads REAL HIGH after fasting, then goes down after I eat! IDK...  

This study examined the prevalence of ear lobe crease, a sign of coronary heart disease, in patients with diabetes, and its association with diabetic retinopathy. BMC Ophthalmology  

igali asked: Does anyone have any good websites that will help me with a diabetic diet? I don’t have diabetes but my doctor has put me on it to help prevent me from getting it. If you have some good recipes that I can use for myself and my famil...  

The oral glucose tolerance test is often used to diagnose diabetes and gestational diabetes. This article explains the whole process.Contributor: Jennifer KirkmanPublished: Dec 01, 2009  

But study follow-up period was too short to draw definite conclusions, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Diabetes Complications  

Although I have been an insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetic for 22 years, my health has always been very good. My condition has never impaired my enjoyment of life; I've never had a diabetic emergency. Luck, of course, has played a part, as has ...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In adult diabetics with cognitive impairment, higher levels of social support for diabetes care may ameliorate the poor glycemic control often seen in these patients.  

Women from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with insulin resistance showed marked improvement after taking vitamin D supplements, says a study. Von Hurst, nutrition lecturer at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health at Albany, conducted the ...  

This is a blog post about a habit I recently changed regarding my diabetes supplies. More to the point, it's about how (and how frequently) I would use the materials available to me to check my blood glucose...  

Diabetic foot ulcers tied to earlier deathReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among people with diabetes, those who develop foot ulcers seem to die earlier than those without the complication, ...and more »  

On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day which is held on November 14th every year, a press conference was held in the Intercontinental Hotel in Amman on November 15th , during which diabetes situati...  

Do you have a cat with feline diabetes?  If you do, you need to know about feline hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.A pet owner may think that it’s good for a feline diabetic to have low blood sugar levels.  However, if the cat’s blood sugar levels get too low, your feline companion could go into [...]a Feline Hypoglycemia Is A Potentially Deadly Complication of Diabetes In Cats  

Diabetes Mellitus or simply known as Diabetes; this is a disorder in which human body either does not produce enough insulin or becomes less responsive to it. Insulin is important for human body as it absorbs glucose and transforms it into energy. When insulin becomes less responsive to glucose it starts accumulating in blood and open a door for different health disorders. Two types of Diabetes are most common, Type I and Type II. In Type I...  

Diabetes mellitus, also referred to as sugar diabetes, is a disease of the pancreas. The body converts sugars and starches from food into a form of sugar called glucose. Glucose then enters the bloodstream. The pancreas secretes insulin, which is a hormone that assists the cells in using the glucose as a fuel for energy.  

MONTREAL -- All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes with one-step oral glucose tolerance testing, according to new international guidelines. The International Diabetes Federation said its recommendations should supercede those ...  

How does the developing pancreas in an embryo 'know' which cells are to produce insulin and which cells are to have other assignments? Researchers need to understand this if they want to be able to treat type-1 diabetes with stem cells developed into  

Adolescents with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance, which appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function ...  

1800- Calorie Ada Diet Definition   Dr. Bernstein's diabetic diet book " Bernstein's Low Carbohydrate Solution" is an authoritative a single upon diabetic diet, he is a renowned authority upon diabetes. This book aside from a load of diabetic ...  

Ever heard of Glycemic Index? A GI, as it is sometimes known, is a widely used tool used by physicians to measure the effects of a certain food on ones blood sugar levels. According to research, high-GI food increases ones blood sugar levels faster, making one more prone to diseases like diabetes. On the other hand, consuming low GI foods can help greatly in losing weight and protecting the body against harmful diseases.  

Vitamin D Improves Insulin ResistanceLooking FitAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Vitamin D improved insulin resistance in insulin-resistant women in a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition (2009 ...Low Vitamin D Augment the Risk Factors for DiabetesTopNews New Zealandall 2 news articles »  

Feline Diabetes is very similar to human diabetes. Feline Diabetes Mellitus presents as one of two types: Type 1, caused by the insufficient production of insulin, and Type 2, related to the body's cells' inability to handle insulin efficiently. Although diabetes can strike cats of any age, it is more prevalent in older, obese cats, and is found more often in male cats. Although the management of feline diabetes is challenging, it is possible...  

CBC - Thousands of aboriginal people with diabetes suffer unnecessary foot amputations because the federal government won't pay for them to have proper shoes, says the head of a Manitoba medical outreach program.  

Jessy82 asked: I have recently gone to the doctor and was put on a diabetic medicine… not because I have diabetes but because I have a different condition and this medicine also helps my situation. Now because I’m on this medicine… ...  

TEXT SIZE FOR YOUR DIABETES LIFE! Diabetic Recipes Diabetic Recipes Food and Nutrition Healthy Eating dLifeTV dLifeTV Diabetes Community Diabetes Community Diabetes Forum Diabetes Forum Expert Answers Expert Q&A Blogabetes Blogabetes Diabetic Supplies Diabetic Supplies Support Join Now dlifeTvSundays on CNBC7:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM PT [Max field length is unknown] Spaghetti Squash Chef Michel Nischan creates a delicious, low-carb...  

ModernMedicineFactors Linked to Postpartum Diabetes Identified Four-fold higher risk ...ModernMedicine10 (HealthDay News) -- Women with gestational diabetes have at least a four-fold risk of developing postpartum diabetes if they have two or more risk ...Risk assessment model identified women with abnormal ogtts after gestational ...Endocrine Todayall 2 news articles »  

How a specific gene, named LKB1, in the pancreas affects secretion of insulin has been discovered by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Japanese and American universities. Their work opens the way for a new  

Liraglutide, a new diabetes medication, may help diabetes patients both keep their blood glucose levels in the normal range, and lose weight.Contributor: Matthew StokerPublished: Oct 25, 2009  

Chromium Picolinate is a mineral shown to augment the effects of insulin. The two substances, however, are not interchangeable.Contributor: Patricia NewmanPublished: Nov 30, 2009  

An extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree can improve microcirculation, retinal edema and visual acuity in the early stages of diabetic ...  

Dear DC (DexCom)-I am glad I raised my hand last Saturday. I would volunteer to wear you any day. I would like to say thank you for coming into my life.  You have taught me a lot about managing diabetes in just 7 days. The CGM is not only good for catching lows or highs, it's a great trending device and self education tool.   I want to thank you for making me aware of the 2 (in the 40's) extremely bad lows I had this week.  I was also able to...  

I was able to meet a (in my book) a true poet.  I am not sure if you have read any of Heidi's (@JDRFQUEEN) Poetry about Diabetes and is a d-blogger but it's truly amazing. She also placed 2nd in the "No Sugar Added" diabetes poetry contest over at TuDiabetes.com.  Heidi lives on the East Coast but she travels to California at least once or twice a year with her Husband.  She came to California a few months ago but we weren't able to meet. I...  

Yesterday I didn't get into the gym until around 8:30 PM.  I had been in the car all day.  As I was getting close to the gym I started really feeling excited about lifting weights (I know, weird, right?).  I felt strong, and I was probably just feeling pretty antsy from being cooped up in my car all day.  My blood sugar was in the low 200's, which is not where I wanted it.  I had some insulin working from a bit ago, and was a bit worried about...  

Warning issued for insulin used for petsCanada.com... hypoglycemia signs, which include disorientation, weakness and seizures. Owners should take their pets to the vet if they notice any of these symptoms.and more »  

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