Archive for July, 2008

Intake Of Fruit & Vegetable Associated With Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM)

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Latest study reveals that lesser intake of fruit and vegetable and higher plasma vitamin C are associated with the decreased risk for type 2 diabetes.

Three Researchers Group Suggest Probable Diet For Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Three groups of US researchers have done studies to suggest probable diet for the diabetes patients especially those effected with type 2 diabetes (NIDDM). Each study covers a different aspect of diet. Together, the studies show that diabetes risk may rise if you drink too many sodas and sweetened fruit drinks, fall if you [...]

New Device (I-Port) Could be Used to Reduce the Pain of Needles

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

A new device, invented by K.K.Patton, a diabetic mom has created a revolution in the life of diabetic patients.
I-Port is the device which claims to minimize the pain of the needles that a diabetic has to suffer.

Gestational Diabetes Raises the Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

A new study done by researcher Denice Feig, MD, of the University of Toronto and his colleagues, reveals that women’s who have no previous history of diabetes, and develops gestational diabetes during pregnancy have more chance of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy.

Walking 45 Minutes Per Day Could Keep Diabetes At Bay

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

According to a study done by the Scientists of the Newcastle University, physical activity or walking helps the body to burn more fat and store sugar. And thus if Diabetic patients walk for more than 45 minutes per day then their blood sugar level could be checked without using additional drugs.

Proper Treatment at Pre-Diabetes Stage Can Cure Diabetes

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Recent study reveals that Diabetes, an epidemic can only be cured if it is treated in its early stage i.e in pre-diabetic condition. And for that one has to accept precautionary life style which involves time to time check ups.

Fruit Juice Can Increase Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM)Risk

Monday, July 28th, 2008

The US scientists have found that fruit juice can add to the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. They found that the women who take a glass of juice a day, runs the risk of the disease by nearly 18 per cent. The researchers are not sure of the about the result in men as [...]

Cheer Up Man; Now You Can Easily Avoid Diabetes

Monday, July 28th, 2008

A group of Swedish researchers have found that depression, anxiety and sleeplessness can lead to develop diabetes among men. All these problems can double the risks of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, which looked at 2,127 men born between 1938 and 1957 and 3,100 women, found no such link in women.

Larry Miller’s Ailment Could Serve As a Wake Up Call For Other Diabetics

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Jazz owner and business magnate - Larry Miller’s poor health may act as a wake up call for all other diabetics. And hopefully this will motivate them to regulate their glucose levels, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight.

New Research Finds Relation Between Type 2 Diabetes And Gum Disease

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care, shows the relation between the type 2 diabetes and gum disease. The study, though does not establish the gum disease as the direct reason behind type 2 diabetes, but it shows the relation between the two. It can be added that this is the first study [...]