Asthma And Obesity Genetic Link Found (Medical News Today) - Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:14:07 GMT A study about the relationship between asthma and obesity, which uses a community-based twin registry from the University of Washington in Seattle, has found a strong genetic link between the two disorders, according to findings published in the December issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Early asthma often leads to later lung trouble (Reuters) - Thu, 29 Dec 2005 19:33:56 GMT Asthma, usually defined as reversible airway obstruction, early in life may affect lung function later -- but whether or not these effects are reversible is not clear, Dr. N. Franklin Adkinson of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore and colleagues point out in their report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Early asthma often leads to later lung trouble (RedNova) - Thu, 29 Dec 2005 22:41:07 GMT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults with a history of childhood asthma frequently have irreversible deficits in lung function, a study shows.
35 million Americans suffer from sinusitis (UPI) - Sun, 01 Jan 2006 03:47:00 GMT NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Each year 35 million American are affected by chronic sinusitis, making it one of the most diagnosed diseases in the United States.
NIAID researchers show functioning of promising TD drug (PharmaBiz) - Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:52:20 GMT Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have determined how a promising drug candidate attacks the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). The finding may help scientists optimise the drug candidate, PA-824, which targets mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb).
Overcast Skies Are Trapping City's Particulate Pollution (RedNova) - Sat, 31 Dec 2005 15:57:26 GMT By Tony Davis, ARIZONA DAILY STAR Colder weather again brings visit from ugly shroudTucson's air has been thick with haze full of lung-irritating particulates the past few days.A heavy cloud cover during much of the past few days has trapped air pollution from cars, holiday delivery trucks, fireplaces and other sources close to the ground when they would normally rise and dissipate.
Life-long struggle with diabetes (Selma Times-Journal) - Sun, 01 Jan 2006 03:48:31 GMT Meet Charles Liner - a 48-year-old Type 1 diabetic living in Selma. Liner was diagnosed with diabetes at age six and has an advanced case of the disease. He's admitted to being what he calls a “bad diabetic” in the past - not taking care of himself according to doctor's orders.
Diabetes claims Warm Springs chief (Hood River News) - Sat, 31 Dec 2005 23:46:50 GMT The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lost a valued member of tribal government with the passing of Warren Rudy Clements on Dec. 28 due to complications of diabetes. He died at St. Charles Hospital in Bend.
Diabetes doesn't cloud Nordic skier's dream (Chicago Sun-Times) - Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:28:22 GMT CANMORE, Alberta -- Luke Bodensteiner sprints alongside Kris Freeman with an open bottle of sports drink, in case the American skier senses his blood sugar is low.
Hospitals, government partner to fight diabetes (Daily American) - Sat, 31 Dec 2005 05:46:14 GMT JOHNSTOWN - In an effort to reduce the 11,500 Pennsylvanians who die each year from diabetes, regional and national hospitals and government officials are working together to fight the disease head on.
Alcohol cuts diabetes risk in older women (Reuters) - Fri, 30 Dec 2005 15:18:32 GMT Although an association between alcohol use and reduced diabetes risk has been observed previously, much exploration of this topic has centered on men and few studies have involved older women, Dr. Michiel L. Bots of University Medical Center Utrecht and colleagues note in the journal Diabetes Care.
Researchers link high-fat diet to the cause of type 2 diabetes (PharmaBiz) - Mon, 02 Jan 2006 02:52:00 GMT Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have discovered a molecular link between a high-fat, Western-style diet, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. In studies in mice, the scientists showed that a high-fat diet disrupts insulin production, resulting in the classic signs of type 2 diabetes.
Nerve damage in diabetes (The Star Online) - Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:30:20 GMT Chronic high blood glucose levels are associated with nerve damage (neuropathies), which can be present in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. When nerve damage occurs at the hands and feet, the sufferer may complain of numbness.
Alcohol Cuts Diabetes Risk In Older Women (BruDirect.com) - Mon, 02 Jan 2006 10:25:58 GMT New York - Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol appears to protect older women from developing type 2 or non-insulin-dependent diabetes, Dutch researchers report.
Get moving for a longer life free of diabetes (Reuters) - Mon, 02 Jan 2006 21:33:42 GMT Using data from the Framingham Heart Study, which has followed some 5,200 residents of Framingham, Massachusetts, over the past 46 years, researchers calculated the differences in life expectancy in subjects with and in those without diabetes associated with different levels of physical activity.
A Tipple Cuts the Risk of Diabetes (RedNova) - Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:52:19 GMT By JULIE WHELDON A REGULAR tipple could help protect older women from diabetes, research has shown. Scientists found that over-50s who had up to three alcoholic drinks a week were far less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who abstained.
Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Diabetes Mellitus (RedNova) - Tue, 03 Jan 2006 09:41:03 GMT By Rutherford, Derek; Collier, Andrew Abstract Sexual problems in men with diabetes mellitus are common and often result from diabetic complications.
My Child Has Diabetes: (HealthCentral.com) - Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:21:43 GMT What do you do when your child is diagnosed with Diabetes? Mary Kate Cary shares her insight in to being the parent of a child with Type I diabetes.
Project funded to fight diabetes (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) - Tue, 03 Jan 2006 14:36:25 GMT The University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute is poised to implement a new program, developed with Pentagon sponsorship, to improve diabetes care and help diabetics better manage their disease.
Obesity, aging boomers push diabetes rise (UPI) - Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:32:21 GMT SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Jan. 3 (UPI) -- The healthcare industry is taking aim at the rise of diabetes in the United States. Diabetes in the United States has risen 14 percent since 2003, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Life-long struggle with diabetes (Selma Times-Journal) - Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:34:51 GMT Meet Charles Liner - a 48-year-old Type 1 diabetic living in Selma. Liner was diagnosed with diabetes at age six and has an advanced case of the disease. He's admitted to being what he calls a “bad diabetic” in the past - not taking care of himself according to doctor's orders.
Shannon Fagan: JCA’s Miller faces diabetes head on (Anniston Star) - Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:59:08 GMT Diabetes is something that Jacksonville Christian senior guard Emily Miller has learned to deal with since she was eight years old. Her doctors have her on two types of insulin.
Molecular Link Between Diet, Type 2 Diabetes Discovered (HealthCentral.com) - Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:19:37 GMT TUESDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new study shows how and why a high-fat diet and obesity are linked to type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have found a molecular connection between the high-fat Western-style diet and the disruption of insulin production.
Looking at the Diabetes Numbers (RedNova) - Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:08:40 GMT Q.: If the results of the A1C test are never over 6, could a person still have Type 2 diabetes? A.: The questioner is asking about hemoglobin A1c, a test of long- term blood sugar control and the diagnosis of diabetes.
Life-long struggle with diabetes (Selma Times-Journal) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 06:35:54 GMT Meet Charles Liner - a 48-year-old Type 1 diabetic living in Selma. Liner was diagnosed with diabetes at age six and has an advanced case of the disease. He's admitted to being what he calls a “bad diabetic” in the past - not taking care of himself according to doctor's orders.
High-fat diet linked to diabetes (Food Business Review) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:57:00 GMT Scientists at the University of California, San Diego believe they have discovered a link between type 2 diabetes and high fat diets.
Glaxo warns on diabetes drug Avandia (Market Watch) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 21:46:46 GMT BOSTON (MarketWatch) - GlaxoSmithKline has issued a warning that its diabetes drug Avandia can cause serious eye problems in some users.
Diabetes Patients Report Drug Side Effects (San Francisco Chronicle) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:15:23 GMT Patients taking two widely used diabetes drugs have reported blurry vision and swelling of the legs and feet, the Food and Drug Administration and manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday. The company said it has received "very rare" reports of new...
FDA: Diabetes drug tied to eye risk (Dallas Morning News) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:33:11 GMT Jan. 5 -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Avandia diabetes drug has been linked to swelling in the back of the eye, which can reduce vision, U.S. regulators said.
Swelling, Blurry Vision Reported With Diabetes Drugs (WFTV 9 Orlando) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:35:35 GMT WASHINGTON -- Some problems have been reported by people using two popular diabetes drugs. The Food and Drug Administration and the maker of the drugs said patients have reported blurry vision and swelling of the legs and feet.
Patients treated with popular diabetes drug report blurry vision (Pravda Ru) - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:01:59 GMT 00:36 2006-01-06 Patients taking two widely used diabetes drugs have reported blurry vision and swelling of the legs and feet, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday.
Diabetes drug warning seen minor setback for Glaxo (Reuters.co.uk) - Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:27:07 GMT LONDON (Reuters) - A warning from U.S. regulators linking GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia to rare cases of swelling in the back of the eye is unlikely to have a major impact on sales, analysts said on Friday.
Diabetes in Pets: Signs, Treatments (RedNova) - Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:38:11 GMT By DR. CHRIS DUKE, Knight Ridder Newspapers It seems I don't go a week or two lately without hearing of a friend or acquaintance who has been diagnosed with diabetes.
Maureen's Medical Moment: Warning for Type 2 diabetes patients (WNDU 16) - Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:49:37 GMT There is a new warning out for patients with Type 2 diabetes. The Food and Drug Administration and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. say the drugs "Avandia" and "Avandamet" have been linked to eye complications.
Diabetes drug warning seen minor setback for Glaxo (Reuters.co.uk) - Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:57:31 GMT LONDON (Reuters) - A warning from U.S. regulators linking GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia to rare cases of swelling in the back of the eye is unlikely to have a major impact on sales, analysts said on Friday.
Cash for local diabetes programs (The Brampton Guardian) - Sun, 08 Jan 2006 05:20:22 GMT Diabetes education programs at the William Osler Health Centre are getting a small boost thanks to a $15 million funding announcement from the provincial government. The money is part of Ontario's Diabetes Complications Prevention Strategy launched in 1997.
Billie Jean King and Novo Nordisk Offer Scholarships to Young Tennis Players with Diabetes (PR Web) - Sun, 08 Jan 2006 08:14:05 GMT Billie Jean King WTT Charities and Novo Nordisk are offering two scholarships of $5,000 each. Candidates must be between ages 14-21, play tennis competitively, and have diabetes. Deadline for application is May 1, 2006. For more information log on to www.wtt.com/charities. [PRWEB Jan 8, 2006]
Spot test for diabetes (Hindustan Times) - Sat, 07 Jan 2006 20:29:43 GMT Darkening of the skin at the nape of the neck could be an early indication of insulin resistance and diabetes, more so in Indians, say researchers from the All India Institute of Medical sciences (AIIMS). The condition, called acanthosis nigricans, is marked by the darkening and thickening of the skin on the sides or back of the neck, the armpits, under the breast, and groin.
Diabetes support group to meet (The Valley News) - Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:37:02 GMT The Diabetes Support Group at A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital is starting the New Year with a new meeting day and time.
Life-long struggle with diabetes (Selma Times-Journal) - Sun, 08 Jan 2006 06:35:39 GMT Meet Charles Liner - a 48-year-old Type 1 diabetic living in Selma. Liner was diagnosed with diabetes at age six and has an advanced case of the disease. He's admitted to being what he calls a “bad diabetic” in the past - not taking care of himself according to doctor's orders.
Diabetes drug warning a minor setback for Glaxo (Business Day) - Sun, 08 Jan 2006 17:44:40 GMT LONDON - A warning from US regulators linking GlaxoSmithKline’s diabetes drug Avandia to rare cases of swelling in the back of the eye is unlikely to have a major impact on sales, analysts said on Friday.
Diabetes charity wins top honors (The State) - Mon, 09 Jan 2006 08:41:02 GMT The Palmetto Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation swept top awards at the recent International Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta.The local chapter was named best in the nation for its net efficiency margin of 89 percent — a distinction that marks how well the charity spends the money it receives.
Life-long struggle with diabetes (Selma Times-Journal) - Mon, 09 Jan 2006 05:06:38 GMT Meet Charles Liner - a 48-year-old Type 1 diabetic living in Selma. Liner was diagnosed with diabetes at age six and has an advanced case of the disease. He's admitted to being what he calls a “bad diabetic” in the past - not taking care of himself according to doctor's orders.
New York faces diabetes epidemic (UPI) - Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:03:18 GMT NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- An estimated 800,000 New York City adults have diabetes and city health officials say it has becoming epidemic. Diabetes is the only major disease in the city that is growing, both in the number of new cases and the number of people it kills, The New York Times reported.
Unlocking the Diabetes-Heart-Disease Connection (New York Times) - Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:57:53 GMT Joe Lapiana had an ominous family history: both his parents had Type 2 diabetes, and both died of heart disease - the most frequent cause of death in all forms of diabetes. Since his 20's, Mr. Lapiana has had hypertension, a danger signal for diabetes and for heart disease.
Obesity in middle age raises heart disease, diabetes risk in older age (EurekAlert!) - Tue, 10 Jan 2006 21:08:43 GMT Obesity in middle age – even without established cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels – greatly increases risk of hospitalization for and death from heart disease and diabetes in older age, according to a study in the Jan. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
National Perspective on New York Times' Series on Diabetes (Newswise) - Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:28:58 GMT This week's New York Times' in-depth series, "Bad Blood," about the diabetes epidemic in New York City, is a compelling portrayal of New Yorkers struggling with the increased incidence of this devastating chronic disease. But the epidemic of diabetes is not limited to New York City.
Obesity In Middle Age Raises Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk In Older Age (Medical News Today) - Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:14:09 GMT Obesity in middle age - even without established cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels - greatly increases risk of hospitalization for and death from heart disease and diabetes in older age, according to a study in the Jan. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In the Treatment of Diabetes, Success Often Does Not Pay (Gasden Times) - Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:16:18 GMT By IAN URBINA New York Times With much optimism, Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan opened its new diabetes center in March 1999. Miss America, Nicole Johnson Baker, herself a diabetic, showed up for promotional pictures, wearing her insulin pump.
Obesity In Middle Age Raises Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk In Older Age (Science Daily) - Thu, 12 Jan 2006 07:36:36 GMT Obesity in middle age -- even without established cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels -- greatly increases risk of hospitalization for and death from heart disease and diabetes in older age, according to a study in the Jan. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Brain Plays Key Role In Diabetes Therapy (Science Daily) - Wed, 11 Jan 2006 23:06:37 GMT The brain plays a major role in the ability of insulin therapy to lower blood sugar in animals with diabetes, according to a new study in the January 11, 2006, Cell Metabolism.
Women with diabetes are more at risk of fatal CHD than men (British Medical Journal) - Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:05:10 GMT Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of dying from coronary heart disease (CHD) by up to 50% more in women than in men. Huxley and colleagues ( p 73 ) carried out a meta-analysis of 37 prospective cohort studies that included more than 445 000 cases—four times as many as in previous reviews.
Diabetes and Alzheimer's: Any connection? (Mayo Clinic) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:18:28 GMT A. A growing body of evidence suggests a link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. One long-term study sponsored by the National Institute on Aging reported that diabetes was associated with a 65-percent increased risk of Alzheimer's. The cause isn't clear.
Medialink Features: Life Lessons From Hurricane Katrina for People Living With Diabetes (RedNova) - Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:38:20 GMT A startling 20.8 million Americans currently have diabetes, making it one of the fastest growing diseases in the country. While there are many effective treatments that can control this life-threatening condition, they can be especially difficult to obtain during a disaster.
Driver in fatal crash has history of diabetes-related accidents (Lake County Leader & The Advertiser) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:27:22 GMT A St. Ignatius man who hit a Polson couple head-on last month, ultimately killing the driver, has a history of diabetes-related accidents and reckless driving complaints spanning several years, including a 911 call that occurred just seconds before the Dec. 3 accident, according to county dispatch logs and police records.
NYT Examines 'Global Crisis' Of Diabetes In Four-Part Series (Medical News Today) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:16:27 GMT The New York Times this week published a four-part series that examined diabetes , "a global crisis" that is "emerging as the biggest health problem menacing New York City." After a one-year examination, the Times found "an alarming lack of urgency about the threat among patients, doctors, insurers" and public health officials, in part because the disease "can take years to show symptoms" ( New
Diabetes cited in DA's wreck (The Clarion-Ledger) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:31:11 GMT Madison-Rankin counties District Attorney David Clark's blood sugar was at "stroke level" when he lost control of his car last week and struck a vehicle driven by a pregnant woman, Flowood Police Chief Johnny Dewitt said Thursday.That high blood-sugar level caused Clark, who suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure, to "black out" behind the wheel of his county-owned Crown Victoria and veer
Climb a wall for diabetes (Simcoe.com) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:59:22 GMT A great way to beat the January blahs is being offered by the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA).
New York Gets Serious about Tracking Diabetes (NPR) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:30:07 GMT In a few days, New York City begins tracking diabetics' health by requiring most of the city's medical labs to report the results of a blood-glucose test. It will be the first time any level of American government has tracked a chronic disease, as opposed to infectious ones. Guests take a closer look at New York's new program and how diabetes affects some groups, such as Native Americans, more
Three-week diet curbs diabetes (New Scientist) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:28:21 GMT Just three weeks of a high-fibre, low-fat diet with moderate exercise could slow the key bodily changes that lead to diabetes, a new study suggests
Immune Network to Tackle Diabetes (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:33:00 GMT Immune Network Ltd. advises that it has acquired an 85 0nterest in B.C.-based Dr Nature Health Products Inc. -- which has a breakthrough natural health product, DRN 11, that is proven clinically beneficial in the management of diabetes -- in exchange for 7.5 million Immune Network shares.
Diabetes experts add to handbook (Arizona Daily Wildcat) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:43:43 GMT Ten diabetes researchers and experts in the UA community contributed heavily to the recently published "Handbook of Diabetes Management."
Clamping Down on Type 1 Diabetes (ABC News) - Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:43:58 GMT It was an impressive set of findings by all accounts. In a government-sponsored study that spanned 17 years, researchers found that tight blood sugar control could cut the risk of heart problems almost by half in people with type 1 diabetes.
deCODE Discovers Major Genetic Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes (Boursorama) - Sun, 15 Jan 2006 20:06:58 GMT REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a scientific paper published today a team of scientists from deCODE genetics and colleagues report the discovery of a variant in a gene on chromosome 10 that represents the most significant genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) found to date.
Diabetes rates on the rise in Ohio (Ohio News Network) - Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:33:58 GMT COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Health officials say the number of diabetes cases in Ohio has almost doubled in about a decade, which some attribute to poor eating habits and inactivity.
Report Explores Cause of Diabetes (Washington Post) - Mon, 16 Jan 2006 03:19:55 GMT A team of Icelandic researchers has identified a gene that may play a part in up to one-fifth of the cases of Type 2 diabetes in the United States.
Gene linked to type 2 diabetes (News Interactive) - Mon, 16 Jan 2006 03:20:53 GMT SCIENTISTS have discovered a gene variant with the closest link to type-two diabetes of any such genes found to date, according to a research report.
Icelandic study finds genetic link to diabetes (CBC News) - Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:53:49 GMT Researchers in Iceland have found a strong genetic link to Type-2 diabetes. Kari Stefansson of DeCode Genetics in the country's capital, Reykjavik, found the genetic mutation by studying the country's comprehensive genetic records.
DeCode Stock Up on Diabetes Gene Discovery (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:47:46 GMT Shares of deCode Genetics Inc. rose to a new 52-week high Tuesday in response to the biopharmaceutical company's Sunday announcement that it discovered a variation of a gene responsible for raising the risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Genetic cause for some diabetes is found (USA Today) - Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:43:40 GMT A single genetic change accounts for 200f cases of type 2 diabetes, says a report to appear in the February 'Nature Genetics.' The gene, identified in a study of Iceland's comprehensive genetic records, is carried by 380f the Northern European populations studied. It also is common among African-Americans, say lead author Kari Stefansson and his colleagues at deCODE Genetics, a
Diabetes Prevention Project classes soon to begin (Valley City Times Record) - Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:26:04 GMT Classes for individuals with pre-diabetes will be starting the week of January 30th. Pre-diabetes is defined as a blood sugar of 100-125. It is condition that raises a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Medialink Features: Diabetes Monitoring Can Save Lives (RedNova) - Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:15:31 GMT Like many diabetes patients, Rachel Mayover has trouble routinely checking her blood glucose levels. When she forgets to check, she doesn't know when to take her medication -- which can be dangerous and even deadly. "It's just something I don't think about doing," said Mayover.
Maureen's Medical Moment: Diabetes research (WNDU 16) - Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:02:15 GMT If you suffer from diabetes, you may also be at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer. Researchers analyzed the diet, cancer incidence, and diabetic status of over 60,000 study participants.
Maureen's Medical Moment: Exercise could reduce diabetes risks in pregnant women (WNDU 16) - Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:02:04 GMT A new study from the University of Washington shows that regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk for developing pregnancy-induced diabetes. Also called gestational diabetes, doctors say the condition could lead to larger babies who might have low blood sugar.
Alter lifestyle, bid adieu to diabetes (Hindustan Times) - Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:55:11 GMT A 28.5 per cent reduction of risk of diabetes could be achieved just by lifestyle modification (LSM), including diet control and exercise, according to a study conducted for a little over three years from March 2001 in Chennai metropolitan area.
Ohio Diabetes Cases Skyrocket (RedNova) - Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:45:11 GMT COLUMBUS -- Health officials say the number of diabetes cases in Ohio has almost doubled in about a decade, which some attribute to poor eating habits and inactivity.
Diabetes Bill Clears Hurdle (The Salt Lake Tribune) - Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:42:59 GMT For thousands of Utah children with diabetes, the possibility of a low blood-sugar emergency is a constant threat - even at school. But current law prevents school workers from administering glucagon to save children from serious health consequences, or even death. A bill allowing school personnel to administer glucagon after voluntary training received a positive recommendation Tuesday from
Jackson Lab announces diabetes breakthrough (Bangor Daily News) - Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:13:38 GMT Summary: BAR HARBOR - Dr. Dave Serreze of The Jackson Laboratory thinks that he and his research team may have discovered the key that will unlock some of the genetic mysteries of type 1 diabetes.
Doctors in Israel not told drug to treat diabetes can cause blindness (Haaretz Daily) - Thu, 19 Jan 2006 06:13:42 GMT Recent research indicating that "Avandia," a medication used to treat diabetes, can cause blindness was not passed along to doctors in Israel. The side effect was publicized in a joint statement issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline two weeks ago.
Officials address county’s diabetes problem (Gazette.Net) - Thu, 19 Jan 2006 05:13:16 GMT In 2004, diabetes was the fifth leading cause of death in Frederick County, according to the county Health Department. Surveys conducted from 1995 to 1999 and again from 2000 through 2004 show a 44 percent increase in the number of residents with diabetes in the region.
Diabetes fundraisers (Simcoe.com) - Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:14:05 GMT Fundraising for Diabetes research and education is going Off the Wall. The Climb for a Cure event will be held at the Off the Wall Indoor Rock Climbing Centre on Jan. 22, from noon to 5 p.m.
Low-fat diet study claims to 'reverse' diabetes (Nutraingredients.com) - Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:00:09 GMT 1/19/2006 - Researchers from UCLA have claimed that a three-week high-fibre, low-fat diet can reverse type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS) – conclusions that go against medical understanding of the conditions.
Chronic work stress could lead to heart disease, diabetes (New Kerala) - Fri, 20 Jan 2006 05:06:06 GMT London: Chronic work stress could lead to heart disease and diabetes, but lifestyle changes can help tackle the situation, says a study. Stress has long been linked to ill health.
Study Examines The Association Between Diabetes Mellitus And Risk Of Colorectal Cancer (Medical News Today) - Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:17:11 GMT People with diabetes may have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new study. Diets high in fat, energy, protein, red meat, and carbohydrates and low in fruit and vegetables are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Studies have suggested that this risk may be related to the insulin pathway, which regulates blood sugar levels, and is associated with
Gene may have link to diabetes (The Charlotte Observer) - Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:16:53 GMT A team of Icelandic researchers has identified a gene that may play a part in up to one-fifth of the cases of type 2 diabetes in the United States.
Heart ills, diabetes tied to stressful jobs (The Charlotte Observer) - Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:15:05 GMT People who suffer from chronic stress at work have an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, according to a study published in today's issue of the British Medical Journal.
Gene may have link to diabetes (The Charlotte Observer) - Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:46:53 GMT A team of Icelandic researchers has identified a gene that may play a part in up to one-fifth of the cases of type 2 diabetes in the United States.
Work Stress Leads to Heart Disease and Diabetes, Study Shows (Bloomberg.com) - Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:34:27 GMT Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- People who suffer from chronic stress at work have an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, according to a study published in tomorrow's issue of the British Medical Journal.
Heart ills, diabetes tied to stressful jobs (The Charlotte Observer) - Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:45:06 GMT People who suffer from chronic stress at work have an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, according to a study published in today's issue of the British Medical Journal.
Changes in lifestyle can curb diabetes (News Today) - Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:55:01 GMT A moderate change in lifestyle along with regular exercise would help ward off diabetes among the vulnerable and risk groups affected by impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), a recent study published in a peer reviewed journal said.
Anti-diabetes drugs may have a down side (Independent Online) - Sun, 22 Jan 2006 15:44:16 GMT Canadian researchers say that people with type two diabetes who are prescribed sulfonylurea drugs to boost their insulin production are increasing their chances of dying.
Heart ills, diabetes tied to stressful jobs (The Charlotte Observer) - Sun, 22 Jan 2006 05:15:05 GMT People who suffer from chronic stress at work have an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, according to a study published in today's issue of the British Medical Journal.
FrequenSea With Marine Phytoplankton Creating an Amazing Story Relating to Diabetes and Cancer (PR Web) - Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:15:51 GMT Marine Phytoplankton created in the ocean is the oldest food known to mankind. A sea farmer named Tom Harper harvests this Phytoplankton for his shellfish. As chance would have it, he became ill with diabetes and a rare cancer. So he did the unthinkable and ate the Phtyplankton. He has now recovered and created the newest superfood available to humans. [PRWEB Jan 23, 2006]
Bassett seeks participants for diabetes study (The Daily Star) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:09:08 GMT COOPERSTOWN — Dr. Amy Freeth, endocrinologist and medical director of the Clinical Research Division at Bassett Healthcare, has announced that Bassett Healthcare has been selected as an affiliate research site for a Natural History Study of the Development of Type 1 Diabetes.
Ranbaxy launches anti-diabetes drug in India (The Hindu) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:52:29 GMT MUMBAI: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Tuesday launched its anti-diabetes product Volix (Voglibose) in dosages of 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg tablets in the Indian markets.
Ranbaxy launches diabetes drug Volix in India (New Kerala) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:50:04 GMT Gurgaon (Haryana) : Pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy Tuesday announced the launch of its branded product Volix for treatment of diabetes in India, which health specialists say could become the diabetes capital of the world.
Work Stress Leads To Heart Disease And Diabetes (Science Daily) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 05:10:47 GMT Stress at work is an important risk factor for the development of heart disease and diabetes, finds a study published online by the British Medical Journal.
Employees in diabetes project (The Evening Telegraph) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:54:40 GMT Nurses and some NCR employees who took part in the screening. Employees at an established self-service solutions firm in Dundee have been playing a key role in diabetes research.
Ranbaxy launches Volix for the treatment of diabetes (PharmaBiz) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:07:37 GMT Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited launched Volix (voglibose), for the treatment of diabetes. The product, a novel alpha-glucosidase inhibitor introduced for the first time in India, will be available in dosages of 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg tablets.
Ranbaxy launches Volix for treatment of diabetes (India Infoline) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:55:08 GMT Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has announced the launch of its branded product Voilx (Voglibose), for the treatment of diabetes. The product, a novel Alpha-Gluosidase inhibitors introduced for the first time in India, will be available in dosages of 0.2 mg & 0.3 mg tablets.
'Swim for Diabetes and Scuba Too' is Feb. 9 (Port Clinton News Herald) - Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:12:57 GMT Mercy Health Partners is presenting the fourth annual "Swim for Diabetes and Scuba Too" in February. This event is a unique fundraiser which will begin Thursday, Feb. 9, with open swim.
Diabetes fundraiser takes in $336K (BizJournals) - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:58:27 GMT An annual fund-raising dinner to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will provide a significant help to research.
Juvenile Diabetes gala raises $336,000 (The Buffalo News) - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 13:57:41 GMT The sixth annual Journey to a Cure black-tie gala earlier this month in the Adam's Mark Hotel raised more than $336,000 for the Western New York Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
CSU-Pueblo diabetes program yields results (The Pueblo Chieftain Online) - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:46:54 GMT Many Americans are overweight, a problem that also can lead to diabetes. A free program hosted by Colorado State University-Pueblo seeks to lower the risk of diabetes in Pueblo residents by teaching them how to lead healthier - and thinner - lifestyles. The program started a year ago and consists of 16-week training classes for participants to learn about nutrition, exercise and stress
Leading international and regional professionals lecture at Diabetes Conference (AME Info) - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:39:48 GMT The three-day conference on diabetes concluded today at Arab Health 2006 with international experts recommending cooperation between private and government stakeholders and increased vigilance to curb the rampant spread of diabetes and obesity in the Middle East and throughout the world.
Ranbaxy launches anti-diabetes drug in India (India Daily) - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:13:51 GMT Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., on Tuesday launched its anti-diabetes product Voilx (Voglibose) in dosages of 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg tablets in the Indian markets.
Lizard may aid diabetes patients (Contra Costa Times) - Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:21:41 GMT Gila monsters have a unique protein in their venom that could eventually help treat diabetes in humans. But researchers are still studying the lizards to find out how the protein works.
'Swim for Diabetes' at two area pools (The Advocate) - Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:17:15 GMT NEWARK -- Swimmers can lend their support to the Central Ohio Diabetes Association by participating in the 31st year of Swim for Diabetes on March 5. Participants collect pledges and then either swim or walk laps, raising funds for youth programs, diabetes education, detection and outreach efforts.
Roche diabetes programme for Arabs (AME Info) - Thu, 26 Jan 2006 06:09:58 GMT Pharmaceutical giant Roche has launched a diabetes awareness programme designed for Arab culture. Under a version of its Accu-Chek Diabetes Education Programme, health institutions will provide diabetics with a kit to self-test blood glucose levels and dispense dietary and exercise information.
Diabetes care: 10 ways to avoid diabetes complications (Mayo Clinic) - Thu, 26 Jan 2006 05:12:25 GMT Diabetes care is a lifelong responsibility. Seeing your doctor and dentist for regular exams, having your eyes checked and maintaining other healthy habits help minimize diabetes complications.
Diabetes inhaler approved (DeHavilland) - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:32:45 GMT A new drug which can be inhaled rather than injected has been approved for people with diabetes. Exubera can be used for people with both type one and two diabetes and is designed to offer adults an alternative way of taking their daily injections.
Study Finds More Fractures, Less Bone Density In Premenopausal Women With Diabetes (RedNova) - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:13:01 GMT ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Premenopausal women who have type 1 diabetes should strongly consider preventive screening for osteoporosis, the researchers of a new study on bone density conclude in the February issue of Diabetes Care.
Novel approach to combat diabetes (Khaleej Times) - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 05:44:03 GMT DUBAI — A novel approach to combat diabetes in the UAE has been revealed at Arab Health 2006. Stemcell research suggests that they could be used therapeutically to combat the disorder.
New York City's battle against diabetes (BBC News) - Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:42:05 GMT An alarming increase in cases of diabetes in New York City prompts a campaign to introduce prevention measures and to improve healthy eating
Type 1 Diabetes Tied to Thinner Bones (WebMD) - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 22:32:23 GMT Women with type 1 diabetes may want to consider getting their bone density checked before menopause, researchers report.
Diabetes inhaler given approval (BBC News) - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:11:55 GMT A form of insulin that can be inhaled rather than injected is to be available in the UK for people with diabetes.
EDITORIAL - The Diabetes Epidemic (RedNova) - Sat, 28 Jan 2006 01:44:32 GMT More than one in eight New Yorkers has diabetes, The New York Times reports. Diabetes is a bona-fide epidemic that is overwhelming the nation's health-care system. Read on, and we learn that the worst-hit populations are poor and overweight. Genetics may also play a part.
Health Alert: Vinegar for diabetes (WIS-TV Columbia) - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:51:35 GMT (National) Jan. 26, 2006 - We've all eaten vinegar in everything from coleslaw to pickles. But what if you could actually use it to help prevent diabetes?
US gives green light to first inhaler for diabetes (INQ7.net) - Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:28:54 GMT WASHINGTON - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday gave a green light for sales of the first insulin inhaler, which could free millions of diabetes patients from frequent injections.
DIABETES IN S.C. (The State) - Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:13:22 GMT Health officials estimate that 257,000 to 342,000 South Carolinians have diabetes, and they have a life expectancy that is 7.9 years less than those who do not have the disease.
FDA Approves First Ever Inhaled Insulin Combination Product for Treatment of Diabetes (Kansas City InfoZine) - Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:59:02 GMT There is a new, potential alternative for many of the more than 5 million Americans who take insulin injections, with the Food and Drug Administration's approval yesterday of the first ever inhaled insulin. Exubera, an inhaled powder form of recombinant human insulin (rDNA) for the treatment of adult patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, is the first new insulin delivery option introduced
Breakthrough treatment for diabetes (The Business EDP 24) - Sat, 28 Jan 2006 09:27:30 GMT Inhaled insulin that offers diabetics an alternative to daily injections will soon be available in Britain. Exubera, a dry powder insulin which diabetes sufferers will inhale rather than inject, has been approved for use in Europe.
Diabetes is a growing concern (Grand Forks Herald) - Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:09:39 GMT Diabetes is a lifelong illness. Sadly, health professionals are seeing increasing numbers of young children who weigh too much. A diagnosis of diabetes affects the whole family because it never goes away. The disease can be managed, but it always will be there.
Diabetes Healthfair instills optimism (Billings Gazette) - Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:17:26 GMT Diabetes can have horrendous and frightening complications - kidney failure, blindness, amputations. Thoughts of those difficulties can take diabetics and their families from paranoia to positive feelings about taking control. Andy and Chris ...
Lizard may aid diabetes patients (Contra Costa Times) - Sun, 29 Jan 2006 03:42:07 GMT Gila monsters have a unique protein in their venom that could eventually help treat diabetes in humans. But researchers are still studying the lizards to find out how the protein works.
ETEXAN BENEFITS FROM 'SIDE EFFECT' OF DIABETES DRUG (Tyler Morning Telegraph) - Sun, 29 Jan 2006 06:07:24 GMT John Morgan is proud of his worn-out leather belt. The brown strap is riddled with drilled holes - a visible reminder of how much weight Morgan has lost in only a few months, a phenomenon caused by a new diabetes drug derived from Gila monster saliva.
Diabetes benefit is good-time stop (Akron Beacon Journal) - Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:20:10 GMT All aboard the Sugartown Express celebrated its 30th year with a festive evening of food, entertainment and prizes. The after-work party Friday hosted by the American Diabetes Association at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn was a fast success for the 400 guests.
FDA Approves Exubera, First Inhalable Form Of Insulin For Controlling Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes In Adults (Medical News Today) - Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:22:04 GMT Pfizer Inc said that Exubera® (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Exubera was found in clinical trials to be as effective as short-acting insulin injections, and to significantly improve blood sugar control when added to diabetes pills... click link for more info.
Obese children at risk for diabetes (UPI) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:56:52 GMT ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Researchers in Michigan say obese children are more than twice as likely to have diabetes than children of normal weight.
Diabetes benefit is good-time stop (Akron Beacon Journal) - Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:48:42 GMT All aboard the Sugartown Express celebrated its 30th year with a festive evening of food, entertainment and prizes. The after-work party Friday hosted by the American Diabetes Association at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn was a fast success for the 400 guests.
Ranbaxy Launches Volix (Voglibose) For Treatment Of Diabetes, First Time In India (Medical News Today) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:21:43 GMT Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (Ranbaxy) today announced the launch of its branded product Volix (Voglibose), for the treatment of diabetes. The product, a novel Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitor introduced for the first time in India, will be available in dosages of 0.2 mg & 0.3 mg tablets. Voglibose is indicated for improvement of postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus only when diet and/or
Obese Kids Twice as Likely to Have Diabetes (Newswise) - Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:21:30 GMT Obese children are more than twice as likely to have diabetes than children of normal weight, according to new research. Their study estimates that of the more than 229,000 American children with diabetes, one-third of them are obese.
Diabetes Health Magazine Asks, 'Where Have All the Insulins Gone?' (SYS-CON Media) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:51:18 GMT According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over six million Americans with diabetes who take insulin. The February 2006 issue of Diabetes Health magazine takes an in-depth look at the shrinking insulin marketplace, and how it affects this patient population.
DeLima serious about diabetes (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:09:23 GMT Diabetes is a serious matter, but Frank DeLima can still get a laugh out of it. "I got it because I got fat. I was old and fat," he says of his own diagnoses for Type 2 diabetes a few years ago.
Insulin Inhalant For Diabetes Sufferers Gets Approval (Bernama) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:00:32 GMT MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Diabetes sufferers will be able to inhale insulin rather than inject within a year. The revolutionary form of insulin, which does not need to be administered with a needle, was approved by health regulators in the United States recently.
Study Using New Imaging Technology Detects Subtle Brain Changes in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:41:00 GMT BOSTON----Jan. 31, 2006--Although people with diabetes are twice as likely as the general population to develop depression, the cause of this increased risk is not well understood. Now, a Joslin Diabetes Center-led collaboration has documented for the first time subtle changes in the gray matter of the brain of type 1 diabetes patients compared to control subjects who did not have diabetes.
FDA Approves Inhaled Insulin for Diabetes (MedicineNet.com) - Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:19:56 GMT Title: FDA Approves Inhaled Insulin for Diabetes Category: Health News Created: 1/29/2006 1:58:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2006 1:58:24 AM
Link found between diabetes and depression (UPI) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:42:42 GMT BOSTON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Boston scientists say they have discovered why people with diabetes are twice as likely as the general population to develop depression.
Subtle Brain Changes in People with Type 1 Diabetes (Newswise) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:26:14 GMT Although people with diabetes are twice as likely as the general population to develop depression, the cause of this increased risk is not well understood. Now, a collaboration has documented for the first time subtle changes in the gray matter of the brain of type 1 diabetes patients compared to control subjects who did not have diabetes.
Tools for Keeping Track of Diabetes (RedNova) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:45:33 GMT Q.: Is there a good diabetes tracking tool -- either online or something that can be downloaded -- that you can recommend for tracking progress, blood sugar levels, etc.? Many thanks.
Link found between diabetes and depression (New Kerala) - Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:32:52 GMT BOSTON: Boston scientists say they have discovered why people with diabetes are twice as likely as the general population to develop depression.
French May Be Headed for American Levels of Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease (RedNova) - Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:44:11 GMT PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 2 pounds of weight gain can greatly increase a person's risk for the metabolic syndrome, a dangerous condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, finds a Kaiser Permanente study.