Diabetes

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.  

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.  

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  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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  

November 13, 2009 -- Editors Note: There is a photo available with this Press Release In acknowledgement of this year's World Diabetes Day, which calls on all those...  

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...  

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 »  

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.  

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...  

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...  

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… ...  

Empire State Building marks World Diabetes DayWCAXThe symbol for World Diabetes Day is a blue circle. The International Diabetes Federation says there will even be blue lights shining on Niagara Falls. ...World Diabetes DayColumbia Missourianall 4 news articles »