The Wheels Go 'Round For Diabetes
Jun-10-2007
The Novo Nordisk Changing Diabetes Bus embarked on it's "round the world" journey to raise awareness about diabetes, on September 14th, 2006 following the European Association for the Study of...
Joslin moves to larger quarters to meet increase in patients diagnosed with diabetes
Jun-10-2007
SYRACUSE, N.Y. ?The Joslin Diabetes Center of SUNY Upstate Medical University, a designated New York State Diabetes Center of Excellence, has found a new, larger home for its growing numbers of adult and pediatric patients...
Trials to seek new diabetes treatments
Jun-10-2007
"People visiting our informative diabetes stand will leave with the simple message: making small changes to diet and lifestyle can really make a difference to your diabetes and health."
Diabetics across Oxfordshire are being recruited to help develop pioneering treatments and therapies for their disease.
Diabetes Drug Still Has Heart Risks, Doctors Warn
Jun-10-2007
The New York Times By STEPHANIE SAUL and GARDINER HARRIS June 6, 2007 A medical study intended to demonstrate the heart safety of a well-known diabetes treatment seems, instead, to have added to the controversy over the drug. Its manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, says preliminary results of the clinical trial provide reassurance that the drug, Avandia, an oral medication for Type 2 diabetes that has been used by an estimated seven million people worldwide, does not raise the risk of a heart attack or death from cardiovascular disease....
Annals Of Family Medicine
Jun-10-2007
SKIN CONDITION CAN HELP IDENTIFY HIGH-RISK FOR DIABETES An easily identifiable dermatologic condition, acanthosis nigricans, is associated with having multiple risk factors for type 2 diabetes, in patients aged 7 to 39 years, finds this study of 1,113 patients. As the number of type 2 diabetes risk factors increased, so did the prevalence of acanthosis nigricans in both children and adults. [click link for full article]
Seattle at forefront for Type 1 diabetes research
Jun-10-2007
While major studies and news coverage have chronicled the rise in Type 2 diabetes, Type 1 has been quietly climbing through the population at the same rate. Seattle researchers are looking at ways to better treat and potentially prevent it.
Heart risks prompt new warnings for diabetes drugs
Jun-10-2007
WASHINGTON -- The government's top drug regulator told a packed House hearing Wednesday that the agency had recently decided to put the agency's most serious safety warning on two diabetes drugs -- Avandia and Actos -- whose health risks have become a focus of congressional concern.
Diabetes Care Improvements Prove Cost-Effective
Jun-10-2007
The health benefits of a federal diabetes care program are clear, but now researchers say that program upgrades also are economically sound.
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Top Diabetes Doc Says Glaxo Threatened Him
Jun-10-2007
The controversy surrounding GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia grew Wednesday as a medical expert told Congress that executives threatened to sue when he first raised questions in 1999 about the treatment's safety.
Large study links genes to 7 serious diseases
Jun-10-2007
Researchers discovered four new chromosome regions containing genes that can predispose to type 1 diabetes and three new genes for Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. They also found genetic links to coronary artery disease and hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, bipolar disorder and type 2 diabetes.
Registered Dietician / Certified Diabetic Educator
Jun-10-2007
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Prescriber's Letter Clarifies Avandia Heart Attack Warning with Stepwise Diabetes Treatment Algorithm for Prescribers
Jun-10-2007
Prescriber's Letter, an evidence-based resource for medical professionals, provides clear recommendations on treatment of type 2 diabetes and analysis of recent warnings of increased heart attack risks associated with Avandia. [PRWEB May 31, 2007]
Women's midlife weight key to future diabetes risk
Jun-10-2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People carrying excess weight who aim to ward off diabetes should try to lose the pounds before they reach middle age, Australian researchers suggest.
Results of Last Week's Avandia Poll
Jun-10-2007
Last week's Diabetes Poll asked, "What is Your Experience with Avandia?" Voters had a range of experiences with the diabetes drug. As of June 6th, there were 264 responses. Of...
Mini Vegetable Quiches
Jun-10-2007
Found this in a cookbook called "Favorite Brand Name Diabetic Recipes". I used whole wheat low carb tortilla's to make them more diabetic friendly. This can be easily altered to include different seasonings and vegetables according to taste. I may add cheese next time. -- posted by
FDA Has Requested Black Box Warnings For Two Diabetes Medications, Agency Commissioner Says At House Committee Hearing
Jun-10-2007
FDA has requested a black box warning for the labels of the type 2 diabetes medications Avandia, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, and Actos, manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, because of increased risk for congestive heart failure associated with the medications, agency Commissioner Andrew von [click link for full article]
Have You Met ED?
Jun-10-2007
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common problem for men with diabetes. What does ED have to do with it? Well, many times, it's the first symptom of diabetes that men...
Abbott Receives European CE Mark Approval For FreeStyle Navigator® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Jun-10-2007
Abbott announced today that it received European CE Mark (Conformite Europeene) approval for the FreeStyle Navigator® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for people with diabetes. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 180 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this number is likely to double by 2030. [click link for full article]
Delicious Ways to Control Diabetes: Orange-Baked Ham | Submitted By: Delicious Ways to Control Diabetes Cookbook
Jun-10-2007
A sweet traditional ham that is marinated, studded with whole cloves, and roasted. The spicy orange flavor will taste great for any occasion.
Diabetes Nightlife
Jun-10-2007
Meet . Although he was voted ???most likely to do a keg-stand??? in college, he???s slowed down significantly since discovering his diabetes doesn???t necessarily mix well with the party scene. Find out more from ?????? himself.
Diabetes Drug Still Has Heart Risks, Doctors Warn
Jun-10-2007
A medical study intended to demonstrate the heart safety of a well-known diabetes treatment seems, instead, to have added to the controversy over the drug.
Snapple fact about the naked mole rat and diabetes
Jun-10-2007
A glucosamine-like dietary supplement has been found to suppress the damaging autoimmune response seen in type 1 diabetes, according to University of California, Irvine health sciences researchers.
Overcoming Clinical Inertia in Diabetes Care
Jun-10-2007
"We should review the patient's glucose patterns and then select an insulin regimen that they can accept and that will likely be successful in reducing blood glucose levels."
Find out the steps that you can take to reduce the burden of clinical inertia in patients with diabetes.
Free eye exams for diabetics next month
Jun-11-2007
"Early detection can prevent or delay the onset of diabetic eye disease"
ELMER, NJ -- Area residents are invited to participate in a free eye examination program for people with .
CVAC Powers Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson to UFC World Champion
Jun-10-2007
"Every punch I make is a blow to knock out diabetes. My stepfather died because of diabetes," says Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson about his support of CVAC™ (cyclic variations in altitude conditioning™). [PRWEB May 28, 2007]
ClickOn Health - Free $10 gift card and low or no cost glucose testing supplies for Diabetics on Med
Jun-10-2007
Free $10 gift card and low or no cost glucose testing supplies for Diabetics on Medicare. Free home delivery
Prescriber's Letter Clarifies Avandia Heart Attack Warning with Stepwise Diabetes Treatment Algorithm for Prescribers
Jun-10-2007
Prescriber's Letter, an evidence-based resource for medical professionals, provides clear recommendations on treatment of type 2 diabetes and analysis of recent warnings of increased heart attack risks associated with Avandia. (PRWeb May 31, 2007)
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CVAC Powers Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson to UFC World Champion
Jun-10-2007
"Every punch I make is a blow to knock out diabetes. My stepfather died because of diabetes," says Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson about his support of CVAC™ (cyclic variations in altitude conditioning™). (PRWeb May 28, 2007)
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False Hypoglycemia... It's the Inside Story
Jun-10-2007
The Diabetes Forum is the place to be when you have questions about diabetes. "Shortypro" asked about this topic in the forum this week.
"Well, I started 10 mg of...
Roasted Cauliflower
Jun-12-2007
This recipe comes from Diabetic Forecast. Serving size is 1 cup; Vegetable Exchanges 2; Fat Exchanges 1 -- posted by
Turkey Lasagna
Jun-10-2007
This is my own recipe. I have adapted this from an old recipe of my grandmothers. I have made it more to my needs as a diabetic. -- posted by
U.S. urges strongest warning on 2 diabetes drugs
Jun-10-2007
The food and drug agency chief says Avandia and Actos are being inappropriately prescribed for high-risk patients.
Avandia May Cause Risk of Heart Attack and Death
Jun-10-2007
The commonly prescribed diabetes drug, Avandia (rosiglitazone), has come under the scrutiny of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week, as a result of a new study published in...
Stir-Fried Pork With Cabbage
Jun-12-2007
Stir-Fried recipe from Diabetes Forecast. Serving size 1 cup; Vegetable Exchanges 1; Lean Meat Exchanges 3. -- posted by
Diabetic Recipes: Chicken Kabobs | Submitted By: Sarah
Jun-10-2007
Place chicken and colorful veggies on skewers, grill, and enjoy! This is a quick way to enjoy a delicious barbequed meal.
Money for Good Grades?
Jun-10-2007
One mom wonders: "I have a 13 year old son who has Juvinille Diabetes. he has been passed around to so many different schools throughout his life. The schools in...
Which Medications for Type 2 Diabetes are Good Alternatives to Avandia?
Jun-10-2007
Now that Avandia has been shown to cause heart attacks and other fatal cardiovascular events, you may be wondering which classes of oral medications are still okay to take. Avandia...
Lemon Artichokes over Wheat Pasta
Jun-10-2007
I am a diabetic and have been adpating my favorite recipes to better suit my needs. This is a light recipe, if portion control is monitored!! Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello. -- posted by
Choose a Fruit Tropical Sherbert
Jun-11-2007
From BH&G Diabetic Living. If desired use some extra fruit of your choice [mango, papaya or kiwifruit] to garnish -- posted by
Treat Sleep Apnea, Improve Diabetes
Jun-10-2007
Diabetics often also suffer from sleep apnea. This is in part due to shared risk factors, such as being overweight. The good news is that treating sleep apnea can help...
Detroit Hospital Closing Part of Pattern
Jun-10-2007
DETROIT (AP) -- Her legs crippled by diabetes, Mary Lewis is grateful it's a short distance between her doctor office at Riverview Hospital and the adjacent apartment tower where she lives....
Warning on diabetes drug could be a replay of Vioxx
Jun-10-2007
Congress is urged to take steps to help avoid future drug safety issues as it moves toward passage of an FDA bill.
Stir-Fried Chicken With Cauliflower and Carrots
Jun-12-2007
Another one from Diabetes Forecast. Serving size 1 cup; Vegetable Exchanges 2: Lean Meat Exchanges 3 -- posted by
Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Shrimp
Jun-12-2007
Another one from Diabetes Forecast. Serving size 1 cup; Carbohydrate Exchanges 2; Very Lean Meat Exchanges 2; Fat Exchanges 0.5 -- posted by
Genes for Several Common Diseases Found
Jun-10-2007
A study of seven illnesses, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, identifies new candidate genes.
Reuters Health reported
Jun-10-2007
We are currently seeing an epidemic of gestational diabetes, and often in patients who are neither obese nor in any 'high-risk' group. I wonder if this is a partial explanation.
From arthritis to diabetes: scientists unlock genetic secrets of diseases afflicting millions
Jun-10-2007
· June 7: Huge study covers seven common illnesses· Hope of new cures for heart and bowel disorders
Can Bariatric Surgery Make Type 2 Diabetes Disappear?
Jun-10-2007
That's the question being asked, as scientists at Swansea University's School of Medicine in Wales, prepare to study why bariatric surgery appears to lead to a disappearance of type...