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Diabetes Health Information
Diabetes Causes Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Diabetes dramatically increases risk of memory loss and all types of Dementia including Alzheimer’s disease
Diabetes may be reduced by Fenugreek
Fenugreek may help diabetics
Diabetic Men Weight Loss Benefit
Even a small amount of weight loss benefits overweight men with diabetes
Diabetes - Ticking Time Bomb
The medical journal Lancet estimates the global number of diabetics has doubled in the past 3 decades. One person dies from Diabetes every seven seconds.
Popular Drug Combo Causes Diabetes
It is estimated that over 1 million Americans take a combination of an antidepressant drug with cholesterol-lowering medication. All prescription medications have side effects averaging about a hundred each, however when two drugs are prescribed together, a third list of side effects of nearly one hundred is also added.
Diabetes News on Prevention and Management
The two main types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2, are very different in their onset but very similar in their qualities of destruction. However, thanks to breakthroughs that can help prevent and manage both types of diabetes.
Diabetes to Double in 25 Years
Diabetes cases will nearly double in the United States in the next 25 years
Researchers Study Cinnamon Extracts
A water soluble extract of cinnamon, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease
Vitamin D linked to Blood Sugar Control
Low vitamin D levels linked to poor blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Heart Risk with Diabetes Drug
Serious heart risks with diabetes pill Avandia as U.S. regulators decide whether the drug should stay on the market
Vitamin K Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin
Adding fat-lowering drug no help for diabetic hearts
Adding a drug that lowers blood fats known as triglycerides to cholesterol-fighting statins provided no additional protection from heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes
Adding fat-lowering drug no help for diabetic hearts
Adding a drug that lowers blood fats known as triglycerides to cholesterol-fighting statins provided no additional protection from heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes
Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes and Heart Disease
Increasing consumption of sugary soft drinks contributed to 130,000 new cases of diabetes, 14,000 new cases of heart disease and 50,000 more life-years burdened with heart disease in the last decade
Low Blood Sugar in Hospital
Being a diabetic and having just one episode of low blood sugar during a hospital stay was associated with a significantly increased risk of dying, both in the hospital and up to a year later
Exercise Test Predicts Heart Problems in Diabetics
The way the heart moves during exercise echocardiography, an ultrasound test performed during treadmill exercise, can help doctors identify diabetics who are at risk for heart attacks and related problems
Blood Sugar May Be Linked With Dementia
People with diabetes have a greater risk of dementia
Diabetes often affects women's sex-life
Over one third of women with type 1 diabetes have some form of sexual difficulty
Diabetes Drug Trigger Pancreatitis
A drug widely used to treat Type 2 diabetes may have unintended effects on the pancreas that could lead to a form of low-grade pancreatitis in some patients and a greater risk of pancreatic cancer in long-term users
New Diabetes Study
Viruses may play an important role in triggering the development of diabetes, particularly in children
Cinnamon Balances Blood Sugar and Lowers Cholesterol
Cinnamon has the ability to have a positive effect on blood sugar and cholesterol.
Lifestyle Changes Greatly Improve Diabetes
People with diabetes who attended classes to help them increase their exercise had more significant improvements than people who focused on trying to change exercise, diet modification and medication at the same time
High Heart Rates Linked to Obesity, Diabetes
High resting heart rates may be linked to the development of obesity and diabetes
Fiber to Reduce Diabetes Risk
Here's some research that may have you reaching for more oatmeal, whole-grain bread and brown rice. A German study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that getting more dietary fiber from whole grains may provide protection against type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Drug Avandia Linked to Death
A new study suggests that use of drug rosiglitazone, sold under the brand name Avandia and made by GlaxoSmithKline may significantly increase the risk of heart failure and death than its competitor pioglitazone, sold as Actos and made by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
Maintaining good control over one's blood sugar levels can help people with type 1 diabetes better avoid retinopathy, a serious disorder that damages the eye's retina
Green Tea Compound may Prevent Diabetes
A compound found in green tea could slow or even prevent the development of type 1 diabetes
Yoga Effective in Treating Diabetes
Regular practice of yoga can have a dramatic effect on diabetes
Study Shows Turmeric May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
The common cooking spice turmeric may help prevent against Type 2 diabetes, as well as reducing the dangerous inflammation associated with obesity
Spices, Herbs Boost Health for Diabetics
Spices may do more than flavor your food: New research suggests a shake of this and a pinch of that could also boost the health of diabetics.
Antidepressants Increase Diabetes Risk
The use of antidepressant medications significantly increases a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Vegan Diet Good for Type 2 Diabetes
A vegan diet may do a better job of reducing cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients than a diet recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Grapes Slow Diabetes
Compounds found in grapes might help slow the progression of Type 1 diabetes
Avandia May Increase Heart Failure By 60%
Avandia is a popular diabetic drug that has been under scrutiny for its dangerous side effects.
FDA reports deaths with diabetes drug Byetta
Federal regulators are working on a stronger label for a widely used diabetes drug marketed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co.. after deaths were reported with the medication despite earlier government warnings.
Spices Lessen Consequences of High Blood Sugar
People with diabetes may want to start spicing up their diets
Link Between Vitamin C and Diabetes
Strong correlation between increased vitamin C blood serum levels and decreased risk of diabetes
Avandia Study Shows 60% Heart Failure
Seniors who take the popular Type 2 diabetes drug Avandia have a 60 percent higher risk of heart failure than patients who take other diabetes medications
Herb Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Extracts of the Indian herb Coccinia indica reduced blood sugar levels by almost 20 percent.
Diabetes Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Older adults with type 2 diabetes may have a steeper mental decline as they age.
Blood Sugar Important Even In Non-Diabetics
Elevated blood sugar in people without a diagnosis of diabetes raises the risk of premature death
Green Leafy Vegetables cut Diabetes Risk
Eating lots of green leafy vegetables daily may help reduce risk of developing diabetes.
Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory
Older adults with type 2 diabetes are apt to have memory problems after eating a meal loaded with fat, but a new study has found the damage can be undone if they take antioxidant vitamins along with the unhealthy food.
Eight percent of Americans have Diabetes
The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday.
Caffeine Consumption Hikes Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetics who consume caffeine may experience a significant increase in blood sugar
Fish Oil Helps Diabetics
Many diabetics are insulin resistant. Insulin occurs when the body produces adequate insulin but the cells of the body resist or ignore the insulin. This is commonly seen in overweight diabetics.
Chromium and Biotin - Natural Blood Sugar Control
Supplementing with chromium and biotin together improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes and obesity
Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure
Diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, is also a warning sign of heart failure
Red wine, tea help regulate blood sugar
Red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes
Tart Cherries Lower Risk Diabetes - Heart Disease
Tart Cherries may help reduce inflammation, potentially lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease