Diabetes News Archive

Canowindra Pharmacy is doing their bit to help people manage their type 2 diabetes. It is estimated more than 1.5 million Australians have diabetes and a further 275 people are diagnosed every day.

Source: IRIN Even though diabetes is as lethal as HIV/AIDS and cases in Africa have nearly doubled to more than seven million within the past 15 years, according to the International Diabetes Federation, the illness receives scant attention from donors or governments in Africa.

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are recruiting individuals newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for a clinical trial to gauge the effectiveness of adding an investigational stem cell product to standard insulin therapy.

Researchers found over80 percent of patients who had type two diabetes before the surgery no longer had the disease in the first two years after the procedure.

(PhysOrg.com) -- Not only do teens with type 1 diabetes have the normal adolescent concerns of school, work and social activities, but they are responsible for taking insulin, monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) levels and keeping doctor visits, too. Now, a new study suggests that feelings such as anger or sadness could interfere with teens` diabetes management.

University of Minnesota research may have uncovered a key to treating America's sixth leading killer: diabetes. read more

By pitting the time clock against the body's internal clock, night-shift work may cause diabetes and obesity, a new study suggests.

A new animal study may help explain why diets high in the sugar fructose have been linked to insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes conference and health fair will be held April 4, 2009 at the Hawaii Convention Center, bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes care to people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and their loved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs.

University of Minnesota research may have uncovered a key to treating America's sixth leading killer: diabetes. read more

More than ever, type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients are turning to online channels to research treatment and product information, to seek advice and support from others, and to manage their condition.

As the incidence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes. In a study published in the March 2009 issue of The American Journal of Medicine, investigators analyzed 621 studies from 1990 to April of 2006, which showed that 78.1% of diabetic patients ...

For 30 years, Stephanie Kelble relied on injections of insulin to keep her alive. She dreamed of one day being a mother but was told it would be too dangerous, because of the many complications of severe diabetes. Then, in 2002, at age 32, the disease spun Kelble into kidney failure, dashing the last hopes of motherhood.

Bariatric surgery is a virtual cure for type 2 diabetes, eliminating symptoms of the metabolic disorder in three of four patients, according to a University of Minnesota study released Tuesday.

The primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes. In a study published in the March 2009 issue of the American Journal of Medicine, investigators analyzed 621 studies from 1990 to April of 2006, which showed that 78.1 percent of diabetic patients had complete resolution and ...

( Elsevier Health Sciences ) The primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes. In a study published in the March 2009 issue of the American Journal of Medicine, investigators analyzed 621 studies from 1990 to April of 2006, which showed that 78.1 percent of diabetic patients ...

HENDERSONVILLE - Dr. David Laborde will discuss "Eye Disease and Diabetes"" 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pardee Health Education Center.

Question: I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. My doctor says I need to exercise, but I've got my hands full just trying to figure out my diet and medications. Is exercise really that important? How do I get started?

Recently, I asked my son who has Diabetes Type 1 what he would like me to discuss in this blog. He said that he would like to see a discussion on diabetes and emotions.

Buckwheat, a traditional ingredient in crackers and pancakes, may help patients manage their diabetes. In a new trial, the fibre is being given to patients with Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, to help lower their blood sugar levels.

A SUPER-MANGO perfect in taste and able to fight diabetes will be created by scientists at Coopers Plains new food sciences complex.