By roy, on February 17th, 2012%
Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient’s diabetes status, an NYU nursing-dental research team has found. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say…
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By roy, on February 8th, 2012%
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends that clinicians add metformin as the initial drug treatment for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and weight loss have failed to adequately improve high blood sugar…
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By roy, on January 30th, 2012%
On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration finally approved Amylin Pharmaceutical’s diabetes drug Bydureon, which provides glycemic control for diabetes type 2 in a once-weekly injection. The approval follows two earlier rejections in 2010, when the FDA asked the company to go back and carry out a new trial of the drug’s effect on heart rhythm…
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By roy, on January 26th, 2012%
Article by Diabetic Discovery Staff
Diabetes is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism characterized by an imbalance between insulin supply and demand. This condition occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Your body needs insulin to convert glucose into energy.
There are two classification of Diabetes. Diabetic One is classified as being insulin-dependent. This type of diabetes affects only approximately 5 to 10 of the of the population. Type 1 Diabetes, has been known as Juvenile-onset because it is usually diagnosed in those under 30 years of age. The pancreas in this type, undergoes an autoimmune attack by the body itself, and is rendered incapable of making insulin.
Second, is the Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or referred to as adult onset diabetes. Patients in this kind of type can still be able to produce insulin; on the other hand, it is relatively inadequately for their body?s needs, particularly in the face of insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes major feature, is that it lacks sensitivity to insulin by the cells of the body.
Symptoms of having high blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including blurry vision, excessive thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, hunger and weight loss. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience . . . → Read More: Mangosteen Benefits for Diabetics
By roy, on January 21st, 2012%
Article by John Mathew
Diabetes is a disease that develops, due to a problem with the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas. Insulin, controls the glucose in the blood, and how much glucose is absorbed by the cells; which in turn use glucose to produce energy. When insulin is not present, or the body is not using it properly, glucose can’t enter the cells, and stays in the bloodstream producing hyperglycemia, or excess of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Mango leaves are very useful in controlling diabetes. Take some mango leaves and soak them in water. Keep it overnight then in an empty stomach take this solution. You can also take them in powder form. Dry the leaves of mango tree and make its powder in a grinder. Mix one tablespoon of the dry powder of mango leaves in a glass of water and drink it everyday.
Consume 1 tablespoon juice of bitter gourd (karela) every morning, It may not instantly give results, but will definitely reduce the intensity of the condition.
Fenugreek is a seed used to spice up Indian food. It has also been used as a medicine to treat symptoms that indicate diabetes. The side effects of fenugreek to watch out for are diarrhea, flatulence, and allergic reactions. It has also been said to interact with Coumadin and should be . . . → Read More: Home Remedies for Diabetes, Diabetes Information
By roy, on January 21st, 2012%
In 2005, news first broke that researchers in Scotland found unexpectedly low rates of cancer among diabetics taking metformin, a drug commonly prescribed to patients with Type II diabetes. Many follow-up studies reported similar findings, some suggesting as much as a 50-per-cent reduction in risk…
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By roy, on January 12th, 2012%
According to a study published Online First in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, using statins in postmenopausal women, is linked to an increased risk of diabetes…
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By roy, on January 3rd, 2012%
New research finds that many young people with type 1 diabetes struggle to get a good night’s sleep and this leads to increased health and behavior problems, such as poorer control of blood sugar and worsening of academic performance…
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By roy, on December 25th, 2011%
Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can reduce blood supply to the heart tissue and damage cardiac cells, resulting in heart failure. New research has investigated if nerve growth factor (NGF) gene therapy can prevent diabetic heart failure and small vascular disease in mice…
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By roy, on December 16th, 2011%
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have created a deck of cards with conversation starters about sensitive and informational topics related to weight, that parents can use to guide their discussions when talking about their child’s weight management with health professionals…
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