Monthly Archives: May 2007

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Type 2 Diabetes Similar at Molecular Level

Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, type II diabetes, the human version of mad cow disease and other degenerative diseases are more closely related at the molecular level than many scientists realized.

Study Tests Topical Honey as a Treatment for Diabetic Ulcers

Experts believe that treating wounds with honey has tremendous potential for the approximately 200 million people in the world with diabetes, 15 percent of whom will develop an ulcer, usually because of impaired sensation in their feet.

Maggots Used to Rid Diabetic Patients of MRSA in 3-Weeks Versus 28-Weeks

University of Manchester researchers are ridding diabetic patients of the superbug MRSA by treating their foot ulcers with maggots.

Study: Tight Diabetes Control Does Not Impact Cognitive Ability in Type 1 Diabetes

A study provides good news for patients with type 1 diabetes who want to maintain tight blood glucose control and thus significantly reduce their risk of developing the devastating complications of the disease - heart disease, kidney failure, eye disease and blindness, and nerve damage.

Symptoms of Depression Associated with Development of Diabetes in Older Adults

Older adults who have had symptoms of depression—whether those symptoms occurred once, increased or remained steady over a 10-year period—may be more likely to develop diabetes than those without depressive symptoms.

Patients with Psoriasis Prone to Diabetes and Serious Cardiovascular Condition

In addition to the daily chore of dealing with the physical symptoms of Psoriasis, new research suggests an association between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions - diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Standard Long-Acting Insulin as Good as Newer Medications

An older type of long-acting insulin is as effective in treating type 2 diabetes as newer and more expensive kinds. However, the newer medications may cause fewer problems with low blood glucose while patients are sleeping.

Green Tea May Help Prevent Autoimmune Diseases

Green tea may help protect against autoimmune disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Researchers studied an animal model for type 1 diabetes and primary Sjogren's Syndrome, which damages the glands that produce tears and saliva.

Depression May Trigger Diabetes in Older Adults

Chronic depression or depression that worsens over time may cause diabetes in older adults, according to new Northwestern University research.

High Insulin Levels Impair Intestinal Metabolic Function

Nutritional scientists are the first to establish a connection between high insulin levels and dysfunction of intestinal lipid metabolism.

Researchers Making Significant Strides Against Diabetic Retinopathy

Research increasingly shows promise to both slow and relieve the effects diabetic retinopathy, the most common complication of diabetes.

Researchers Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

In the most comprehensive look at genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes to date has identified at least four new genetic variants associated with increased risk of diabetes and confirmed existence of another six.

Genome-Wide Search Unearths Surprising Clues for Diabetes and Triglycerides

Scientists announced the discovery of three unsuspected regions of human DNA that contain clear genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and another that is associated with elevated blood triglycerides.

Tart Cherries May Alter Heart/Diabetes Factors

Tart cherries may be good for more than just making pie, according to new data from a study, such as lower total cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and less fat storage in the liver.

Plant-Derived Ingredient with Anti-Diabetic Effects Discovered

After screening hundreds of compounds for their effects on fat development, researchers have discovered that an ingredient found in some plants fights diabetes without some of the side effects attributed to other antidiabetes drugs.