Ethnic, Gender Differences in Blood Pressure Also Seen in Youth
Even among healthy adolescents, differences exist between ethnic and gender groups that may predict high blood pressure without an identifiable cause, suggest the results of a study of black and white males and females.
FDA Approves Avapro for Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease in People With High Blood...
FDA has approved Avapro for a new indication: the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in people who have hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
Higher Nocturnal Blood Pressure Predictive of Kidney Disease in Diabetes
Monitoring nighttime blood pressure is a simple, painless and noninvasive method of identifying patients with type 1 diabetes who are at increased risk for kidney disease.
Greater Incidence of Obesity Among Adults with Disabling Conditions
As significant a problem as obesity is among the general population, it's an even greater problem for adults with disabling conditions.
Kidney Disease in Diabetics Relates to Insulin’s Effectiveness
Insulin resistance, a condition commonly associated with the development of type 2 diabetes, is likely a major cause of kidney disease, or nephropathy, in people with type 1 diabetes.
Testing Earlier for Gestational Diabetes a Smarter Way to Screen Pregnant Women
Testing pregnant women for gestational diabetes at 16-weeks of pregnancy is a more efficient way to screen for the disease than the current method of screening women during their third trimester.
Practical Stress Management Program Found to Improve Health of People with Type 2 Diabetes
Stress management is important for good health for all Americans, but for people with diabetes it is especially beneficial. New research shows a real world group stress management program can result in significant benefits for those with type 2 diabetes by improving glucose metabolism, thus reducing blood sugar levels.
Islet Cell Transplantation for Diabetes Turns Corner
More diabetic patients are coming off insulin following pancreatic islet cell transplantation than ever before.
Gene Trigger For Pancreas Formation Identified
Could pave the way toward limitless supplies of pancreatic cells for transplantation therapy of diabetes.
Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men
Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Study Finds Strong Link Between Obesity and Risk For Heart Failure
According to a new study, excess body weight is strongly and independently associated with an increased risk of heart failure.
Hormone Found To Reduce Appetite By A Third
An international team of scientists has discovered a hormone that can significantly decrease the appetite, reducing the amount of food eaten in a day by a third.
Women With PCOS and Their Siblings With Hormone Problems Have Same Gene Defect
Siblings of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have metabolic and hormonal abnormalities that are linked to the same gene defect that causes PCOS, a disorder associated with an increased risk for diabetes.
New Findings Change Understanding of Adult Stem Cells
Researchers have found neural stem cells in the peripheral nervous system of adult animals, where they were not believed to exist. The studies show that the intrinsic properties of neural stem cells vary according to the region of the peripheral nervous system in which the cells are located.
Kids Need Repeated Messages, Support On Healthy Eating
Middle schoolers exposed to an intensive campaign urging them to eat more fruits and vegetables actually did so, but not enough to improve their overall eating patterns.
First Annual “Healthy Heroes” Contest Kicks Off
This new event will recognize and honor people with diabetes who are displaying extraordinary courage and heroism in their daily battle with the ubiquitous disease.
