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Diabetic News Archive (2002-2008)


Researcher Links Diabetic Complication, Nerve Damage in Bone Marrow
19-Jan-2010
A research team has discovered a link between diabetes and bone marrow nerve damage that may help treat one of the disease's most common and potentially blindness-causing complications.


Newly Identified Genes Influence Insulin and Glucose Regulation, 5 variants raise type 2 diabetes risk
19-Jan-2010
Researchers found 13 new genetic variants that influence blood glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and the function of insulin-secreting beta cells in populations of European descent. Five of the variants increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.


Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes
19-Jan-2010
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago.


Interactive Diabetes Webcast Featuring The View Co-Host Sherri Shepherd
10-Jan-2010
Join in on January 20 at Noon CST and go LIVE with award-winning diabetes experts on the topic of diabetes management hosted by Dreamfields Pasta.


Pharmacists Improve Care of Diabetics While Cutting Costs
31-Dec-2009
National and regional studies show that when pharmacists directly participate in patient care, they significantly reduce treatment costs and improve outcomes.


Regular Coffee, Decaf and Tea All Associated With Reduced Risk for Diabetes
31-Dec-2009
Individuals who drink more coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or tea appear to have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.


Study Shows How Gene Action May Lead to Diabetes Prevention, Cure
31-Dec-2009
A gene commonly studied by cancer researchers has been linked to the metabolic inflammation that leads to diabetes.


Tgen Analysis Identifies Biomarkers for Diabetic Kidney Failure
31-Dec-2009
Researchers using a DNA analysis tool have identified genetic markers that could help treat chronic kidney disease among diabetics.


Anemia Drug Not Helpful for Kidney Disease Patients
31-Dec-2009
A study has concluded that the anemia drug darbepoetin alfa works no better than a placebo in several other applications previously thought to be promising.


Chinese-American and Korean-American Women at Highest Risk for Diabetes in Pregnancy
31-Dec-2009
More than 10 percent of women of Chinese and Korean heritage may be at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy


Steroid Injections May Slow Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
31-Dec-2009
Injecting the corticosteroid triamcinolone into the eye may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss and blindness.


Strict Blood Sugar Control in Some Diabetics Does Not Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
31-Dec-2009
Strictly controlling blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics with long-term, serious coexisting health problems such as heart disease and hypertension does not lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke.


Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogues: No Proof of Additional Benefit for Type 1 Children and Adolescents
31-Dec-2009
Due to a lack of suitable studies, it remains unclear whether children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes benefit more or less from long-term treatment with rapid-acting insulin analogues than with short-acting human insulin.


Rising Mortality in Lower Income Canadians with Diabetes Despite Drop in Overall Rate
31-Dec-2009
While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups, according to a new study.


Study Identifies Genetic Predeterminants for Diabetes in African-Americans
10-Dec-2009
Researchers believe inherited genetic variations exist between whites and blacks living in the U.S., leading to less efficient metabolism of glucose and predisposition to diabetes in the blacks.


Sugary Cola Drinks Linked for First Time to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
10-Dec-2009
Researchers have found for the first time that drinking more than 5 servings of sugar-sweetened cola a week prior to pregnancy appears to significantly elevate the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy.


Cardiovascular Risk in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Linked Primarily to Insulin Resistance
10-Dec-2009
According to a new study, youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance.


Type 2 Diabetes Gene Predisposes Children to Obesity
10-Dec-2009
Pediatric researchers have found that a gene already implicated in the development of type 2 diabetes in adults also raises the risk of being overweight during childhood.


Are Holiday and Weekend Eating Patterns Affecting Obesity Rates?
10-Dec-2009
University of Pittsburgh marketing professor suggests incorporating guidelines for weekend and holiday eating into food pyramid.


FDA-Approved Drug May Slow Beta Cell Destruction in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
10-Dec-2009
New findings suggest that a drug already used to treat autoimmune disorders might also help slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients recently diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes.


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