Aug 26, 2009
Insufficient sleep increases the risk of developing diabetes
According to a new study short sleep times may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, which in turn may increase the long-term risk of diabetes.
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Aug 7, 2009
Increased IgM excretion in the urine acts as a predictor of cardiovascular complications, in type 1 diabetics with nephropathy
An 18-year study has shown that Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is a reliable predictor of cardiovascular complications in diabetic nephropathy patients.
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Jul 24, 2009
Men aged 35-54 are twice as likely to have diabetes compared to their female counterparts
A new research has shown that men aged 35-54 are almost twice as likely to have diabetes compared to their female counterparts.
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Jul 21, 2009
Obesity triggers the onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers have discovered that fat cells release a novel protein called PEDF (pigment epithelium-derived factor), which triggers a chain of events and interactions that lead to development of Type 2 diabetes.
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Jul 10, 2009
Antihypertensive treatment significantly slows the progression of eye injury in type 1- diabetics
A new study found that the administration of an antihypertensive, medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, was able to slow the progression of diabetic eye damage in more than 65 percent of participants involved in the study.
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Jul 9, 2009
Pregnant women who reported frequent snoring had a high probability of developing gestational diabetes
A new study has shown that women who reported frequent snoring during their pregnancy were more likely to develop gestational diabetes.
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Jun 10, 2009
Continuous glucose monitoring devices reduce hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetic patients
People with type 1 diabetes, who have already been successful in achieving recommended blood sugar goals, can further benefit from using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices.
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Jun 6, 2009
Women with gestational diabetes, are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life
A new study has reported that women who develop gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life compared to women with normal pregnancy.
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Jun 4, 2009
Vitamin D intake decrease the risk of diabetes
Vitamin D has widespread benefits for our health and certain chronic diseases in particular.
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May 28, 2009
Diabetics who maintain intensive, low blood sugar levels are significantly less likely to suffer from heart disease
It is a well known fact that diabetics are at increased risk of heart disease. Even if the patients maintain healthy blood pressure levels and cholesterol reduction, the risk remains high.
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Nov 4, 2008
Endurance exercise may be a counter measure for insulin sensitivity and aging
Mitochondrial dysfunction, reduced insulin sensitivity and other age-related dysfunctions may be controlled by endurance training.
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Nov 4, 2008
Diabetics may be at a higher risk of Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia
Diabetics are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia and the risk is more in patients who developed diabetes at midlife.
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Sep 12, 2008
Adulthood type 2 diabetes may be related to low birth weight
Genetic mechanisms may play an important role in relation between incidence of type 2 diabetes and low birth weight.
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Sep 12, 2008
Higher vitamin D levels may protect against type 2 diabetes
An increased level of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Sep 2, 2008
Cognition may be linked to severity, onset and duration of Diabetes.
The level of cognitive impairment is linked to the severity, early onset and prolonged duration of diabetes mellitus.
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Sep 2, 2008
Diabetic women aged 20 years may be vulnerable to osteoporotic hip fractures
Diabetic Women aged 20 years have a persistent lower bone mineral density (BMD) and failure to maintain normal BMD may result in osteoporotic hip fractures.
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Aug 22, 2008
Higher intake of fruit and vegetables may prevent diabetes
Higher concentrations of vitamin C and intake of fruit and vegetable may substantially decrease the risk of diabetics.
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Aug 22, 2008
Fruit drinks and sugar sweetened soft drinks may increase risk of diabetes
Fruit drinks and sugar sweetened drinks may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in African American women.
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Jun 27, 2008
Older diabetics may require permanent insulin therapy
The study describes insulin requirement in diabetics of age 75+.
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Jun 27, 2008
Pollution may increase heart attack risk in diabetics
The study describes the increased risk of heart attack in diabetics exposed to pollution
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