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DiabetesDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. It is estimated that diabetes affects more than 150 million people worldwide and is estimated to reach a staggering 300 million by the year 2025. Visit DiabetesHeadlines.com often to stay up to date on the latest diabetes news! Latest Diabetes News Headlines
July 30, 2010, 15:17 GMT
A new study suggests that pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes have a good chance of developing the condition again. The researchers found that the risk of having gestational diabetes during a future pregnancy increase with each previously affected one. Gestational diabetes typically occurs during late pregnancy and is known by high blood sugar that results from the body's ...
July 30, 2010, 07:43 GMT
Prescriptions for drugs to treat diabetes have increased 40 per cent in five years as the obesity epidemic and improved diagnosis increases the number of people on the medicines.
July 30, 2010, 03:21 GMT
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures...
July 29, 2010, 23:53 GMT
Washington, July 30 : A new study has revealed that postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures.
July 29, 2010, 21:16 GMT
As the obesity rate climbs and chronic disease management falters, the serious and costly complications of diabetes will multiply.
July 29, 2010, 15:53 GMT
The popular diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia boost the risk of fracture in older women, according to findings from a new study that echo those of earlier research.
July 29, 2010, 15:51 GMT
KUSA - Two popular diabetes drugs may increase the risk for fractures in post-menopausal women and older men.
July 29, 2010, 15:42 GMT
Two popular Diabetes drugs may increase the risk for fractures in post-menopausal women.
July 29, 2010, 14:00 GMT
THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- New research finds that two widely prescribed diabetes drugs may raise the risk of broken bones in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes.
July 29, 2010, 13:18 GMT
Pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, have a good chance of developing the condition again, suggests a large new study.
July 29, 2010, 12:14 GMT
Fracture risk increases with dosePostmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased ...
July 29, 2010, 12:04 GMT
CLEVELAND, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With diabetes affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, Giant EagleŽ, Inc. has announced that it will begin offering five commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes at no cost to medical prescription holders. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100729/NE42933LOGO ...
July 29, 2010, 09:00 GMT
With diabetes affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, Giant Eagle(R), Inc. has announced that it will begin offering five commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes at no cost to medical prescription holders.
July 29, 2010, 07:20 GMT
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures, according to a new study. Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures.
July 29, 2010, 04:42 GMT
Postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures.
July 29, 2010, 02:30 GMT
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Isa Carani will present a program on diabetes and controlling blood sugar on Aug. 12, from 1-2 p.m., at the Lake County Health Department's North Shore Health Center, 1840 Green Bay Road, in Highland Park. Each month the Diabetes Prevention and Treatment program hosts free educational presentations on various topics. The presentations are in ...
July 29, 2010, 02:19 GMT
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Isa Carani will present a program on diabetes and controlling blood sugar on Aug. 12, from 1-2 p.m., at the Lake County Health Department's North Shore Health Center, 1840 Green Bay Road, in Highland Park. Each month the Diabetes Prevention and Treatment program hosts free educational presentations on various topics.
July 28, 2010, 22:05 GMT
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has elected Mike LaRocco, president and CEO of Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's Fund, to the Greater Bay Area Chapter's Executive Board. LaRocco will ...
July 28, 2010, 21:57 GMT
Nobody seems to be missing an opportunity to go after the growing market of diabetes patients these days. Giant Eagle this week announced plans to begin offering free supplies of the five most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes medications to customers, in addition to free screenings and advice targeted to position the O'Hara grocer as the place to go for those with the disease.
July 28, 2010, 18:26 GMT
An increase in diabetes diagnoses among students in the Washoe County School District has posed challenges for school nurses, parents and the students themselves. But district officials say they've tackled the problem head-on with the help of local doctors, teachers and parents.
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