Yearly Archives: 2014

Studies have shown that diabetics have about twice the odds of suffering from depression, which further increases the risk of premature death and mortality risk.

Researchers may have found a novel way to suppress the devastating side effect of one of the worlds' most widely used drugs to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

In a study that included long-term follow-up of obese patients with type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery was associated with more frequent diabetes remission and fewer complications than patients who received usual care.

Researchers have identified a variant in the Latino population that was associated with a 5-fold increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

A signal that promotes insulin secretion and reduces hyperglycemia in a type 2 diabetes animal model is enhanced by the inhibition of a novel enzyme discovered by researchers.

Newly discovered compound slows the natural degradation of insulin in the body, opening the door to a potential new treatment for diabetes.

Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, some people who are overweight or obese are able to delay or avoid developing related key risk factors.

Targeted interventions based on genetic risk may not be the best approach for preventing type 2 diabetes.

Stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and do moderate physical activity regularly to avoid having another stroke.

Researchers have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, and is likely to impact on blood pressure, independent of weight gain.

Holly Firfer takes a closer look at why diabetic's risk of health issues is declining. This is an interesting video to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i7sNa0if9s

GenStrips are advertised for use with the LifeScan OneTouch family of glucose meters. The affected test strips have been manufactured and distributed since March 2013 and are available through online retailers and retail pharmacies.

Dangerous overnight blood sugar levels often go undetected and cause prolonged periods of heart rhythm disturbances in older patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes may be associated with brain degeneration, according to a new multicenter study.

People who take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol appear to have developed a false sense of security that could lead to heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses.

People who increased the amount of coffee they drank each day by more than one cup over a four-year period had a 11% lower risk for type 2 diabetes