It's no secret that bariatric surgery can help morbidly obese patients lose weight, but now doctors believe it may also cure diabetes, a potentially deadly disease.
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Topix.net - Diabetes
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Nashville woman loses 10 dress sizes, diabetes
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:40pm CST
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Girl & dog bond over type 1 diabetes
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 6:30pm CST
06, 2012, under Animal News , Dogs, Canines, Fun with Fido, Barking Encouraged , Pet Health & Safety The unconditional love of a dog can be an amazing source of strength and resilience for its owner.
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Exercise Your Diabetes Away
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:26pm CST
Most people are aware by now that the lack of physical activity that plagues the globe is directly related to the increase in obesity.
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Israeli Scientists Track Moleculor Markers for Type II Diabetes
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:21pm CST
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have isolated the early moleculor indicators showing that a person is at risk for developing Type II diabetes.
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Check Your Health: What Are The Symptoms Of Prediabetes And What Should You Do?
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:21pm CST
Check Your Health is a new web-only feature being offered monthly by The Cheshire Herald.
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Diabetes Study Focuses On City Workers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:21am CST
A new study at UGA will focus on preventing diabetes among government works in Athens-Clarke County, Columbus and Macon by helping them manage their weight.
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Health News: Charity boss accuses Welsh Government of inaction on diabetes
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:17am CST
The number of people with diabetes in Wales is rising by a staggering 7,000 a year.
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Diabetes amputations drop, but disease expands
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:12am CST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published good news recently for the nation's diabetic adults.
Medical News Today - Diabetes
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Elevated Glucose Associated With Undetected Heart Damage
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:00am CST
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) injures the heart, even in patients without a history of heart disease or diabetes...
Topix.net - Diabetes
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Women with diabetes warned to take precautions when having a baby
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:02pm CST
Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.
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Pregnant women with diabetes 'more likely to have baby with birth defect'
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 6:48pm CST
Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.
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Amylin Pharmaceuticals to produce diabetes drug
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 3:43pm CST
The first once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes will be made in West Chester Township, according to a recent press release from Amylin Pharmaceuticals .
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Suzanne O'Malley: Day 5: Super Bowl XLVI Guilt-Free Cauliflower Breadsticks & Pizza
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:34am CST
A national day of eating, drinking, kicking back with no greater worries than the resolution or size of your flat screen TV, remembering the exact kick-off time [6:29 p.m. EST] and perhaps the Giants/Patriots point spread [not the name of a Super Bowl-themed dip, btw]. I hate to spoil the naughtiness of faux bread heaven for you, but cauliflower is ... (more)
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Ask D'Mine: Hepatitis and Diabetes, Going Low with the Flu
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 7:24am CST
George from Wyoming, type 2, writes: I recently visited my doctor and she told me that I have get an immunization for hepatitis because I have diabetes.
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'Super Sam' empowers youths at diabetes camp
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 3:19am CST
Sam Fuld, who has Type 1 diabetes, held a sports camp for kids with the disease, encouraging them to stay positive.
Medical News Today - Diabetes
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Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity Revealed By NIH Study
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 2:00am CST
National Institutes of Health researchers and their colleagues have identified how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may confer its health benefits. The authors present evidence that resveratrol does not directly activate sirtuin 1, a protein associated with aging... -
Exercise In Low Oxygen Environment May Result In Improved Insulin Sensitivity
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 2:00am CST
Intermittent exercise with and without low oxygen concentrations (or hypoxia) can improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics, however exercise while under hypoxic conditions provides greater improvements in glycemic control than intermittent exercise alone, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)...
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Glycemia and cardiovascular disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 11:10pm CST
We review the literature regarding coronary atherosclerosis, coronary artery calcification, and the epidemiologic studies related to the role of glycemia and the classic risk factors for coronary artery disease in type 1 DM.
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Do you have diabetes?
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 6:55pm CST
Diabetic symptoms for you or a loved one can range from a minor to major event quickly.
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Decaffeinated Coffee May Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Diabetes
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:50pm CST
Decaffeinated coffee seems to improve brain energy metabolism in association with type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Medical News Today - Diabetes
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Memory Function - Decaffeinated Coffee May Help
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:00pm CST
Drinking decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with diabetes type 2, according to a study published in Nutritional Neuroscience and carried out by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Brain energy metabolism is a dysfunction with a known risk factor for dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease...
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GOP candidates shy away from Nevada housing crisis
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 10:41am CST
Las Vegas -- As Joseph and Christina Hetherton listened to Newt Gingrich speak this week at the Las Vegas factory where Joseph was laid off last summer, they thought about how their home could go into foreclosure at the end of the month - and how nothing they've heard from presidential candidates in town for today's Nevada GOP caucus sounds like it ... (more)
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Fundraiser to Benefit Local Child with Type 1 Diabetes
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 6:36am CST
One local boy's family is working to increase his support system to manage his Type 1 Diabetes, by adding a "Diabetes Awareness Dog" to the family.
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Weight loss reduces incontinence in women with type 2 diabetes
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:22am CST
Moderate weight loss reduces the incidence of urinary incontinence among overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes, according to a study in The Journal of Urology .
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Preventing Common Pregnancy Problem
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 10:07pm CST
Up to 10 percent of women develop a problem called gestational diabetes while they're pregnant.
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Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 9:03pm CST
FRIDAY, Feb. 3 -- Diabetes is associated with hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn't well-controlled, new research indicates.
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Weight loss is key in fighting type 2 diabetes
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 5:53pm CST
Nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle answers readers' questions in this monthly column written exclusively for The Chronicle.
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Control Glucose Levels Now That Can Lead to Diabetes with Low Carb...
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:48pm CST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has indicated that glucose control is the first step toward preventing diabetic complications.
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Diabetes related amputations falling
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 9:38am CST
"I've gone from insulin shots , from pulling up insulin to the insulin pen to the pump," Adora recalled.
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Active kids more likely to avoid heart disease
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 5:29am CST
Physically active children are more likely to keep diabetes and heart disease at bay, a new study reveals.
Medical News Today - Diabetes
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Link Between Insulin Resistance And Brain Health In Elderly
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:00am CST
New research from Uppsala University shows that reduced insulin sensitivity is linked to smaller brain size and deteriorated language skills in seniors. The findings are now published in the scientific journal Diabetes Care. The main hormonal function of insulin is to support the uptake and use of glucose in muscles and fat tissues... -
Metabolic Side Effects Such As Obesity And Diabetes Caused By Antipsychotic Medications
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:00am CST
In 2008, roughly 14.3 million Americans were taking antipsychotics - typically prescribed for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or a number of other behavioral disorders - making them among the most prescribed drugs in the U.S... -
Seasonal Changes May Influence The Efficacy Of Vaccination Against Diabetes
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:00am CST
The development of a medicine for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, based on autoantigen GAD65, received a setback following crucial clinical phase 3 trials that failed to show significant effects. One possible explanation may be seasonal variations in the immune system, claim those responsible for the study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)...
Topix.net - Diabetes
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Why red wine can be healthy: Probable mechanism underlying resveratrol activity uncovered
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:09am CST
The authors present evidence that resveratrol does not directly activate sirtuin 1, a protein associated with aging.
MedicineNet Diabetes General
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Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug
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Created: 2/2/2012 2:06:00 PM
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New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 11:01:00 AM
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1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: 1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012
Topix.net - Diabetes
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Alisa Mullins: Diabetes-suffering Paula Deen should go vegan
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:10am CST
It shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone when cooking-show host Paula Deen announced recently that she has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes rates vary widely in developing countries, 1 in 10 cases untreated
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 8:00pm CST
Rates of diabetes vary widely across developing countries worldwide, according to a new analysis led by Dr.
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Merck's 4Q Tops Expectations, R&D Costs Down
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:45pm CST
Merck & Co on Thursday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings , helped by a decrease in research spending, and predicted relatively flat 2012 results as the No.
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Merck Profit Beats Analyst Estimates on Diabetes Drug Sales
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:41am CST
Merck & Co., the second-largest U.S. drugmaker, reported fourth-quarter profit that topped analyst estimates on higher sales of diabetes medicines.
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Vitamin D can help turn health around
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 7:41am CST
The winter season is upon it, with a lack of daylight hours, cloudy days and temperamental weather.
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Novo Nordisk results soar on diabetes drug sales
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:36am CST
The world's biggest insulin maker said net profit in the last three months of 2011 reached 4.68 billion kroner , up from 3.95 billion kroner in the same period of 2010.
Medical News Today - Diabetes
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Brain Energy Metabolism Improved By Decaffeinated Coffee
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:00am CST
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered that decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes. This brain dysfunction is a known risk factor for dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. The research is published online in Nutritional Neuroscience...
MedicineNet Diabetes General
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Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2012 6:06:00 PM
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Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Disappoints in Trial
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Disappoints in Trial
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2012 6:06:00 PM
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In Dollars Alone, Cost of U.S. Child Abuse High
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: In Dollars Alone, Cost of U.S. Child Abuse High
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2012 11:00:00 AM
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Americans Sweet on Sugar: Time to Regulate?
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: Americans Sweet on Sugar: Time to Regulate?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2012
Topix.net - Diabetes
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Diabetes fight starts with us
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:27am CST
"We are seeing people in their 20s and 30s with advanced stages of the disease," said Harper, an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University.
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Sugar should be controlled like alcohol: report
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:22pm CST
Many schools have removed pop and candy from vending machines, but "often replaced them with juice and sports drinks, which also contain added sugar," the report says.
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Column Rasmussen: Diabetes
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:13pm CST
Did you know that diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans? The good news is, according to a recent article in the New York Times Health Guide, with good blood glucose and blood pressure control, many of the complications of diabetes can be prevented.
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Manage Your Diabetes with Diabetes Pilot
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 12:08pm CST
Diabetes management is a game of numbers.A How many carbs eaten, insulin injected, blood glucose numbers.A Blood glucose meters usually come with a little booklet to track some of these numbers in, but they're always small, quickly filled up, and easily lost.A Digital Altitudes, LLC has software products that help you track everything you need to ... (more)
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Well Blog: Phys Ed: Exercise as Housecleaning for the Body
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:58am CST
When ticking off the benefits of physical activity, few of us would include intercellular housecleaning.
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Their View: In defense of Southern-fried Paula Deen
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:59am CST
Celebrity chef Paula Deen lustily massages salt into "a mighty fat hog," as the dogs circle the cooking island.
Medical News Today - Diabetes
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Biological Time-Keeper Linked To Diabetes
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:00am CST
Researchers in Lille and Paris demonstrated that mutations in the melatonin receptor gene (melatonin or the "hormone of darkness" induces sleep) lead to an almost sevenfold increase in the risk of developing diabetes. This research, which was published in Nature Genetics on 29 January 2012, could contributed to the development of new drugs for the treatment or prevention of this metabolic disease...
MedicineNet Diabetes General
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Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 1/31/2012 4:05:00 PM
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Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:00am CST
Title: Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 1/31/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2012
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Lilly Tops Estimates as Cymbalta Sales Counter Zyprexa Drop
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 12:49am CST
Eli Lilly & Co. reported fourth- quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates as higher sales of its depression and diabetes medicines helped to counter a 44 percent plunge in revenue from the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa.
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5 surprising ways to avoid type 2 diabetes
Posted: January 31st, 2012, 8:40pm CST
Put that doughnut down! There are sweeter choices for the 79 million adult Americans with prediabetes -- a condition that makes blood sugar levels too high to be healthy, but not high enough to qualify for full-blown diabetes.
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Earnings Preview: Merck report keys on new drugs
Posted: January 31st, 2012, 4:35pm CST
Drugmaker Merck & Co., the world's third-biggest drugmaker by revenue and a Dow component, will tout recent drug approvals and progress on creating new drugs when it reports its fourth-quarter results before the stock market opens Thursday.