9 out of 10 Physicians Feel Mood Disorders Negatively Impact Diabetes Care ...
MarketWatch (press release)
WALTHAM, MA, Nov 02, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- A new study of over 5000 clinicians by QuantiaMD, the largest mobile and online physician community, explores the top challenges in diabetes patient care. In the study, clinicians shed light on the ...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood. C-reactive protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body
Risk for Diabetes Tied to Degree and Duration of Obesity
Medscape
September 13, 2011 — Degree and duration of obesity, expressed as excess body mass index (BMI)-years, shows a better correlation with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with BMI alone, according to a new study. Joyce M. Lee, MD, MPH, ...
Worldwide diabetes cases reach 366 million
Los Angeles Times
The entire Diabetes Atlas, which includes breakdowns by region, will be available in November. "IDF's latest atlas data are proof indeed that diabetes is a massive challenge the world can no longer afford to ignore," said IDF President Jean Claude ...
One person drops dead from diabetes every 7 seconds
Catholic Online
Cash-strapped governments have balked at finding new money, although the cost of inaction may be even greater, with annual healthcare spending on diabetes alone now put at $465 billion. "The International Diabetes Federation's latest Atlas data are ...
Estimate of diabetes sufferers higher than previously thought
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Diabetes afflicts 366 million people, killing one every seven seconds, according to the International Diabetes Federation, which said new estimates of the global burden should spur greater action from world leaders.
Lifetime 'Dose' of Excess Weight Linked to Diabetes
Renal Business Today
Hispanics in this group were twice as likely to develop diabetes compared to whites, while blacks in this group had one-and-a-half-times greater risk than whites. Based on the latest findings, Lee suggests obesity prevention and treatment efforts ...
Diabetes deaths soar as obesity levels increase
Scotland on Sunday
In the latest study, the researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), set out to measure what they called "deaths amenable to healthcare" - defined as deaths which should not occur with timely and effective care. ...
Studies: Why Diet Sodas Are No Benefit to Dieters
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Insulin Treatment Associated with Higher Mortality Rates
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
A recent study that analyzed over 3400 French adults over a period of 14 years found that those with Type 2 diabetes who received insulin treatment had a significantly increased risk of death as reported by diabeticlive.com. ...
Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
Doctors Lounge
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors may be to blame, researchers say. By Steven Reinberg THURSDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Strokes are on the rise among teens and young people, a new government report shows. ...
Long-term illnesses timebomb for county
News & Star
This growth in the number of older people will see an increase in cases of dementia, diabetes and other long-term health conditions – putting increasing pressure on the county's health services. Latest demographic predictions show that over the next 20 ...
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Unconventional Early Diabetes Detection
CBS42
Opticians, chiropodists, and dentists may be the key to early Type II diabetes detection, according to a pilot study. An estimated 150 million people worldwide have diabetes, but up to 50 percent with the condition are thought to be undetected and may ...
Report shows Central Minnesota has highest diabetes, stroke mortality rates
St. Cloud Times
Central Minnesotans had the highest diabetes and stroke mortality rates, and the highest pneumonia and influenza mortality rate among people 85 and older. "It's surprising to me," said Dr. Christopher Wenner, a family physician in Cold Spring and ...
Red wine effective in battling diabetes
Toronto Sun
(Jasmine Franklin, QMI Agency) EDMONTON - Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered that a powerful antioxidant found in red wine could prevent diabetes in offspring. "Although this is an early-phase research discovery, if it holds true ...
CDC: Strokes rising among younger ages
USA Today
The increase may be due partly to the increasing numbers of young people who have diseases such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes -- diseases usually associated with older adults, they added. High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, ...
Diabetes partly to blame for rise in stroke in young people
Diabetes.co.uk
Type 2 diabetes, as one of the risk factors involved in strokes, along with high blood pressure and high cholesterol, obesity and smoking, could be partly to blame for the increase. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the ...
Taking Diabetes Prevention To The Workplace
KUHF-FM
Houston employers are signing up for a new program to prevent and treat diabetes. It's estimated about 800-thousand people in the Houston region have diabetes and thousands more are at risk. While members swam laps downstairs, about a hundred employers ...
New Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs Expand to North Texas to Help ...
MarketWatch (press release)
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Several major organizations are working together to tackle one of North Texas' most serious health concerns: diabetes. UnitedHealthcare, YMCAs and local pharmacy partners are launching "NOT ...
Diabetes Prevalence in Russia Sets Insulin on Growth Trajectory
SBWire (press release)
The number of diabetes patients has been consistently increasing in Russia due to rapid adoption of modern ways of living, says RNCOS in its latest research study. Noida, UP -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/30/2011 -- According to our latest research report, ...
Chocolate could reduce risk of diabetes, according to study
Diabetes.co.uk
Scientists from the University of Cambridge found that chocolate could lower the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke. The research, which was published in the British Medical Journal, examined seven separate studies ...
Metabolic risk factors may increase diabetes risk in obese individuals
Private MD
Obesity may be one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes, but only some overweight individuals end up receiving positive HbA1c tests indicating they have the metabolic condition. A new study explains that the presence of other metabolic risk factors ...
Innovative New Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Launched Today at ...
MarketWatch (press release)
CDC Director Dr. Ann Albright Endorses "NOT ME" Workplace Solution at Event Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, Kroger and the YMCA of Greater Houston HOUSTON, Aug 30, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dr. Ann Albright, director of the Division of Diabetes ...
Type 2 diabetes patients face cancer risk
NEWS.com.au
The latest research was carried out as part of University of Western Australia's long-running Freemantle Diabetes. The group of people were recruited for the study in the mid-1990s and checked to see how many developed cancer. ...
Diabetes Mellitus Affected by Change in Airplane Cabin Pressure
ThirdAge
People with diabetes mellitus may be taking a risk when opting to fly in an airplane, Reuters Health reports. According to researchers, changes in cabin pressure during flights may cause insulin pumps to deliver too much or too little of the medication ...
Type 2 Diabetes Rates Rising Around the World
Fox News
By Deirdre Imus Recently, the Washington Post reported on another study confirming diabetes rates are rising dramatically among adults around the globe. In the United States, the study found the "steepest increase over the past three decades for men ...
Cancer, diabetes, hypertension largest cause of death
Times of India
The latest WHO data paints a worrying picture. At present, out of every 10 deaths in India, eight are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes in urban India. ...
Why some obese people are diabetic
Times of India
A team of researchers led by one of Indian-origin, has discovered why some obese people develop chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, and others do not. The researchers took a novel approach of looking specifically at the body fat of ...
Diabetes more common in poor areas: study
StarPhoenix
By Lana Haight, The StarPhoenix August 26, 2011 More needs to be done to prevent diabetes among those living in Saskatoon's inner city, where people have a higher likelihood of developing the chronic disease, says a Saskatoon Health Region report ...
65M more obese adults in US by 2030: study
Toronto Sun
There will be 65 million more obese adults in the US and 11 million more in the UK by 2030, leading to millions of additional cases of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer, say researchers at Columbia University and Oxford University. ...
Benefits of diabetes education
Daily Sun
Diabetes education is an active process that supports people in building self-management skills, and provides for shared decision making about how best to fit diabetes treatment into daily life. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is wholly ...
PONDER: How to control the chance of getting diabetes
Odessa American
Too often we pour our attention on the latest pill or diabetes gadget, yet fail to recognize that our fate is mostly in our own hands based on the choices we make in our everyday lives. This study was called the Cardiovascular Health Study. ...
Chocolate 'may cut stroke risk'
The Press Association
Chocolate-lovers could be cutting their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, research suggests. Previous studies have found that chocolate, particularly of the dark variety, contains compounds which may reduce the inflammation that leads to ...
Mexicans fare poorly in Texas study of diabetes risks
Houston Chronicle
By DON FINLEY SAN ANTONIO — Diabetes seems to be deadlier for Mexican-Americans than for Anglos, and much deadlier for diabetics living in Mexico, according to the latest findings from a landmark San Antonio-led study. The San Antonio Heart Study, ...
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Patients With Diabetes, High Blood Pressure More Likely to Develop Glaucoma
MedIndia
by VR Sreeraman on August 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM People who suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure may have an increased risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Joshua D. Stein, MD, MS, a glaucoma specialist at Kellogg, led a research team ...
Fighting diabetes in St. Paul, one YMCA at a time
Pioneer Press
By Christopher Snowbeck Nearly 80 million Americans are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes - a common condition that doctors say is a gateway to other costly health problems. But in the Twin Cities, a select group of these "pre-diabetic" patients ...
Million drivers face losing licence under EU diabetes diktat
Daily Mail
By Jenny Hope Up to one million people with diabetes could lose their driving licences because of harsh new European rules classifying them as unfit to drive. Experts claim the 'unnecessarily strict' changes will affect hundreds of thousands who have ...
As If Traveling With Diabetes Wasn't Hard Enough
A Sweet Life (blog)
As if all this wasn't enough I woke up this morning and went to look at the latest news and found a Reuters' report saying a new study claims that changes in cabin pressure during flights may cause insulin pumps to deliver too much or too little ...
Relationship Between Glaucoma And Diabetes, Hypertension
South Asia Mail
Many Americans suffer from diabetes and hypertension and, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, these individuals may have an increased risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Joshua D. Stein, MD, ...
High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases. But a CRP test cannot show where the inflammation is located or what is causing it. Other tests are needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation.
Weight Loss Enhances Sex For Men With Diabetes
ThirdAge
Diabetic men are at risk for sexual problems and bladder issues because of nerve damage or reduced blood flow caused by the disease and as many as 75 percent of men with diabetes have some degree of erectile dysfunction. However, the problem often goes ...
Healing Chronic and Problem Wounds
TribLocal
By NorthShore University HealthSystem@NSPR2 Yesterday at 9:17 am By Susan J. White Every year close to six million Americans suffer from chronic wounds caused by diabetes, circulatory problems and other conditions. Those numbers are on the rise, ...
Herceptin Side Effects May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: Study
AboutLawsuits.com
Spanish researchers found that older patients with a history of cardiac disease or diabetes were at higher risk of heart problems after taking the drug. Their findings were published in the latest issue of the Annals of Oncology. ...
YMCA reaches out to prevent diabetes
Hanford Sentinel
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program was selected winner of the Faith-based and/or Community-based Initiatives category for the Department of Health and Human Services Healthy Living Innovation Awards. The awards are designed to identify and ...
Depressed? Don't read this article.
Catholic Online
Depression has already been linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, smoking, and physical inactivity, all themselves risk factors for stroke. Men might be lucky, however,. They are one-half as likely to suffer from depression as women, ...
The Institute for Vibrant Living Shares Breaking News: Recent Study Strongly ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
The Institute for Vibrant Living shares a study that suggests Vitamin D reduces the risk of type 2 Diabetes. Good news for people at risk for Type 2 Diabetes! Some recent and ongoing studies suggest that there may now be a safe, inexpensive way to keep ...
The mysteries of belly fat
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By ARAcontent Health professionals are concerned about belly fat because it can trigger: heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, fatty liver, liver cancer, stress, depression and Alzheimer's. Scientists believe that it is the fat below ...
AMI Foundation reaffirms meat's role in healthy, balanced diet
CattleNetwork.com
"This study is just the latest example of 'nutrition whiplash' for consumers," Hodges concluded. "The best medical and scientific advice to follow to reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes, or any chronic disease for that matter, is to manage high blood ...
Fatty food stuffs trigger diabetes, scientists find
Siliconindia.com
By PTI, Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 04:31 Hrs London: For the first time, scientists have discovered how fatty food trips a genetic switch in the body that can trigger diabetes, a finding they say could lead to a potential cure for the disease. ...
Red And Processed Meats Increase Diabetes Risk; Nuts And Dairy Reverse Effect
Medical News Today
A new study finds that processed products such as bologna and hot dogs, and red meat in general can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by almost half, and that by getting your protein from other rich sources such as nuts, whole grains and dairy low ...
Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. Donald S. Clem
DrBicuspid.com
DrBicuspid: The latest research finds that patients with periodontal disease may be at an elevated risk for several systemic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. Do you think there is enough awareness of this ...
Life expectancy shortened with 6 hours of daily TV
Ubergizmo
Previously published data on the relationship between TV viewing time and death from analyses of the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab) were used, in addition to figures from the Australian national population and mortality for ...
Risk of heart disease in women with diabetes and depression
Irish Medical Times
Depression and diabetes appear to be associated with a significantly increased risk of death from heart disease and risk of death from all causes over a ...
One Company That Benefits The Most From The Soaring Diabetes Epidemic
Forbes (blog)
By ROBERT LANGRETH The CDC is out with new numbers on the diabetes epidemic showing that it is continuing to surge out of control. Now 26 million Americans ...
105 Million in U.S. Have Diabetes or Prediabetes, CDC Says
BusinessWeek
26 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes now affects nearly 26 million Americans of all ages and 79 million people have what doctors call "prediabetes," according to ...
Rising diabetes rate leaves 'a lot to be done,' doctor says
Palm Beach Post
By the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest count, about 1 in 12 Americans has diabetes, a debilitating disease in which the body has ...
YMCA initiates new diabetes prevention program
La Crosse Tribune
The program is the latest effort of the YMCA Activate America: Pioneering Healthier Communities. La Crosse is among 64 communities in the nation in ...
The Root Cause Of Blood Vessel Damage In Diabetes Discovered
Medical News Today
A key mechanism that appears to contribute to blood vessel damage in people with diabetes has been identified by researchers at Washington University School ...
The Celebrity Apprentice 2010 - Bret Michaels Gets SCARY News - Daughter Has ... Gather.com
When he called his daughter, Bret Michaels recieved the news that his daughter, Raine, was being tested for diabetes. Bret Michaels has diabetes, ...
Ministry of Health Prepares for Opening Rashid Diabetes Center Next May WAM - Emirates News Agency
Ajman, 17 April 2010 (WAM) - HE Dr. Hanif Hassan, UAE Minister of Health visited Rashid Center for Diabetes and Obesity in Ajman in preparation of its ...
Report a real eye-opener for Canadians, cardiologist says The Kingston Whig-Standard
The report found that between 1994 and 2005, the rate of obesity in those 35 to 49 years of age has risen 20%, high blood pressure by 127% and diabetes by ...
Study Finds Link Between Gum Disease, Diabetes KEYC
Tonight in Health Watch:Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States--have diabetes...and many of them don't know they even have it. ...
Tackling the Burden of Diabetes at Its Root Causes Kansas City infoZine
By Jason Eberhart-Phillips, MD - “You have diabetes.” -- Three words that a doctor never wants to say, and a patient never wants to hear. ...
Research links oral health, overall well-being Vancouver Sun
Correlations and associations have been found between poor oral health and many systemic diseases such as cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, ...
Risks: Greater Risks for Cancer Patients With Diabetes New York Times
By RONI CARYN RABIN People with diabetes are at increased risk for developing some cancers, and are more likely than nondiabetics to die of cancer. ...
Brain-hormone circuit that helps police diabetes, female fertility unraveled Daily News & Analysis
"Many people, and even many physicians, think you develop diabetes that is solely secondary to obesity," said Dr. Joel Elmquist, professor of internal ...
Fate Of Our Children: Live Sicker, Die Younger Huffington Post (blog)
How's this for a chilling forecast: the prevalence of diabetes in America will double in the next two-and-a-half decades. A recent study conducted by the ...
Diabetes Worsens Postop Mortality in Cancer Medscape
This showed that preexisting diabetes was associated with a 51% greater risk for short-term postoperative mortality in cancer patients, ...
Study finds diabetes drug has fracture risks Bend Bulletin
By Patricia Anstett / Detroit Free Press Women with Type 2 diabetes who take a commonly prescribed drug for the problem are at a higher risk of bone ...
More treatment doesn't always mean better health USA Today
ACCORD, a $300 million study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, found that patients with type 2 diabetes who take the billion-dollar Abbott ...
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL ADVISER Diabetes can affect eyes as well Detroit Free Press
Question: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. After explaining how to check my blood sugar, my doctor said I should have my eyes checked for diabetic ...
Health Officials Urge Diabetes Prevention WPTZ The Champlain Valley
Early diagnosis is essential to successfully treat and prevent or delay diabetes and complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, ...
Molecular targets for diabetes-related erectile dysfunction identified Oneindia
Current estimates suggest that as many as 75 percent of men with diabetes will develop some degree of ED, and in many cases diabetics develop more severe ...
Antidepressant use may be higher among Type 2 diabetics Los Angeles Times (blog)
Use of antidepressants has gone up over the years, but those with Type 2 diabetes may be taking more than the general public. ...
Hispanics
Have High Rate Of Diabetes KIONrightnow.com
Few Latinos showed up to a health fair in Salinas, where free diabetes tests were offered. Yet this group has one of the highest rates for diabetes. ...
Immigrants more likely to develop diabetes, study shows Globe and Mail
This reflects the reality that in the developing world, where most immigrants and refugees to Canada originate, rates of Type 2 diabetes are soaring. ...