Tears of joy for diabetes patients!December 18th, 2009 TORONTO - There is great news for diabetics. A revolutionary technology is on its way to help them measure blood sugar levels without drawing blood daily.
Cola intake heightens diabetes risk among pregnant womenDecember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Beware of gulping down too many colas, particularly if you are pregnant. More than five servings of such sugar-sweetened drinks per week before pregnancy seems to heighten the risk of developing diabetes subsequently.
Healthy lifestyle could help keep diabetes at bay for a decadeNovember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Leading a healthy lifestyle can help stave off or lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in high risk people, say researchers. Lead researcher Dr Jill Crandall, associate professor of clinical medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has shown that intensive lifestyle changes i.e.
Obesity, BP, blood sugar deadliest combo for tempting early deathNovember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - People having obesity, high blood pressure and high blood sugar simultaneously are twice likely to have a heart attack and three times more likely to die earlier than the general population, according to a study. Experts at the University of Warwick identified the three killer indicators as the most dangerous combination of health factors when developing metabolic syndrome, a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Mangosteen juice may help prevent heart disease, diabetes in the obeseOctober 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - XanGo Juice- a market-leading, premium mangosteen beverage-has anti-inflammatory properties, which could help prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients, according to a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial. The study found that the exotic "superfruit" mangosteen has lowered levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese people.
New decision aid tool may benefit diabeticsOctober 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed and tested a tool to involve patients more in their diabetes treatment and medication choices. Victor Montori, M.D., a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist in Rochester, co-author of the study, said that the tool, a set of decision aid cards, could help diabetics make decisions involving their disease and perhaps lead to better outcomes.
Pleasant, sporty neighbourhoods can lower diabetes riskOctober 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People living in a sporty neighbourhood, with access to healthy foods, are likely to have a lower type-2 diabetes risk over a five-year period, a new study has found. Large-scale behaviour change may be necessary to reverse the diabetes epidemic, but such a change is difficult to achieve and may be unsustainable if the surrounding environment is not supportive.
Healthy neighbourhoods linked to lower diabetes riskOctober 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Individuals living in healthy neighbourhoods may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, says a new study. In the study, Amy H.
Anti-oxidants can increase risk of type-2 diabetesOctober 9th, 2009 SYDNEY - Anti-oxidants, popularly touted for health promoting benefits, could also bring on early onset of type-2 diabetes, says a new study. A team of scientists, led by Tony Tiganis, molecular biology professor from the Monash University, has found that molecules known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) may play a protective role in the early stages of type-2 diabetes by enhancing insulin action.
South Asians at greater diabetes risk than other ethnic populationsOctober 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - South Asians are at an increased risk of developing diabetes owing to their ethnic background, which affects higher fat and lower muscle mass, according to a Canadian study. The study highlights the fact that a person's ethnic background can give an idea about his or her fat and muscle mass, which in turn could determine their diabetes risk.
Tai Chi can help diabetics lower glucose levelsOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A regular tai chi exercise program can help people better control their diabetes, says a new study. In the University of Florida study of adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, those who participated in a supervised tai chi exercise program two days a week with three days of home practice for six months significantly lowered their fasting blood glucose levels, improved their management of the disease, and enhanced their overall quality of life, including mental health, vitality and energy.
Indian-origin expert explains failure of first inhaled insulin productSeptember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An Indian-origin expert at the University of Colorado Denver has shed light on why an inhaled insulin product turned out to be a commercial failure. Dr. Satish K. Garg, a professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Denver, says that the results of a 2-year Phase 3 trial conducted in 385 patients suggest that AIR inhaled insulin was inferior to SC insulin in its ability to maintain optimal blood glucose levels over time, based on measurements of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
Blood sugar control cuts stroke riskSeptember 22nd, 2009 SYDNEY - Blood sugar control can cut down the risk of heart disease and stroke among diabetic patients by 15 percent, an analysis based on four studies said. It said that diabetic patients without a history of heart disease derive greater benefits compared to those who have already experienced heart complications.
Popular diabetes drug may help fight breast cancerSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A popular diabetes drug called metformin has been found to be effective in fighting breast cancer. The findings of the study from Harvard Medical School showed that metformin, along with conventional chemotherapy, shows promise for treating and delaying recurrence of breast cancer.
Whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancerAugust 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Stressing on the importance whole grains, experts have claimed that incorporating them in the diet can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers. Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says that it's important for people to keep whole grains in their daily diet.
