Tingling Feet may Lead-up to DiabetesSeptember 13th, 2005 University of Utah researchers have determined tingling in the feet (neuropathy) could be an early warning indicator for impaired glucose tolerance, or prediabetes. 67 patients underwent nerve conduction studies as well as a series of other neuropathy testing.
New Foot Surgery Method Helps in Neuropathy; May Prevent AmputationsMarch 13th, 2005 Diabetic foot care experts presenting at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference said that foot and ankle surgeons are pioneering an approach to relieve pressure on nerves in diabetic feet that cause loos of sensation and foot ulcers. "The new surgical approach is to release the tarsal tunnel to decompress the nerve and allow it to regain circulation and regenerate," said DiNucci.
Self-Treatment With DCA for CancerFebruary 27th, 2007 DCA has generated quite an interest in patients with Cancer, many even contemplating self-treatment for cure. The key points we know about DCA so far are:
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Significant Progress in Haemophilia Treatment using Gene TherapyAugust 15th, 2005 Impressive progress has been made in the treatment of haemophilia using gene therapy. Professor Katherine High, a leading researcher from Philadelphia USA, is examining the obstacles to successful gene therapy in human patients with haemophilia.
Diabetes Treatment by Consuming TeaAugust 9th, 2005 Study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton suggests that tea might prevent diabetes and its associated complications, including diabetic cataracts. Researchers led by Joe Vinson fed green and black tea to diabetic rats for three months and then monitored the chemical composition of the rats' blood and eye lenses.
Modified Liver Cells Keep Diabetes under ControlMay 19th, 2005 Research by Endocrine institute in Israel provides the tantalizing possibility of curing diabetes by transplanting the patient's own cells. This will mean treatment without immunosuppression therapy.
Keryx announces positive interim results for mid stage trial drug for diabetic nephropathy treatmentMay 7th, 2005 Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (KERX) Announces Positive Interim Results From Phase 2 Clinical Study For KRX-101 (Sulodexide Gelcaps) For Treatment Of Diabetic Nephropathy. Around 40% of diabetic patients progress to diabetic nephropathy.
Research discovers response to beta-blocker therapy genetically pre-determined - must read if you are on beta-blocker therapyMay 11th, 2005 Scientists at University of Florida discovers that beta-blockers are not suitable for certain group of patients, which can be determined by their genetic makeup. In fact for this group beta-blocker therapy actually worsens the heart enlargement problem.
Better eyesight without glasses by Exercises, Herbal and Natural TherapyJanuary 12th, 2004 I published a book called - "Better Eye Sight without glasses by Exercises, Herbal and Natural Therapy" by Dr. M.S. Agarwal. Very soon I will publish it in e-book format.
Gene expression inhibitor drug made mice (STZ induced) diabetes resistantMarch 21st, 2005 Researchers from North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in Manhasset, N.Y. have identified a gene which expresses as a protein called macrophage migration inhibitory factor, or MIF.
Japanese scientists increased insulin production in mice by overexpression of transcription factorsApril 18th, 2005 A group of Japanese scientists has used gene therapy to deliver three insulin transcription factors, MafA, PDX-1, and NeuroD, to the livers of diabetic mice. As a result, the mice experienced an increase in insulin gene expression and insulin production, raising the possibility that this could eventually be used to treat diabetes.
Indian's in High Risk Group for DiabetesApril 20th, 2005 Report from the 4th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications, organised by the World Health Organization and others.
Research finds Statin simvastatin appears to prevent or reverse vascular injury in diabetic ratsApril 3rd, 2005 Since most patients with diabetes die from some vascular complication, Medical College of Georgia researchers set out to determine the effects of simvastatin on endothelial cell dysfunction, an early pivotal event in atherogenesis and a major cause of the microvascular complications in diabetics. The researchers found that in addition to lowering cholesterol levels, simvastatin also appeared to prevent or reverse vascular injury by vasoprotective means.
Diabulimia: Forced Weight Loss by Diabetics Can KillJune 19th, 2007 Diabulimia is a new term used to describe an eating disorder that’s beginning to victimize type I diabetics. As with any other eating disorder teens are the most likely to develop it.
Russian clinics and beauty salons peddling stem cell therapyApril 14th, 2005 While the rest of the world is cautiously experimenting with stem cell therapy, Russian clinics and beauty salons have claimed that they are already using both adult and embryonic stem cells to treat everything from wrinkles to Parkinson's disease to impotence. Scientists warn that while stem cells are still being researched in laboratories, treatment by clinics claiming to use stem cells may cost patients their health and fortunes.
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July 20th, 2007 at 10:57 am
is the treatment for diabetic neuropathy able to function as well for a sensitive neuropathy and or parkinson’s disease? thank you
June 10th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Does anyone have diabetic foot neuropathy? my husband has it and tried Lyrica for a while but pain is back?
my husband was diagnosed with diabetic foot neuropothy about a year ago. has been tested for everything they could think of and found no reason for the pain. they put him on vicotin and lyrica for about 2 mos. it worked but now the pain is getting worse again. trying to find someone who is going through the same and if they have found any relief.