Experts discourage younger diabetic patients from using Aspirin

WASHINGTON – Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks should be avoided, especially for young diabetic patients.

The recommendation says that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60 should not use aspirin. Experts said that the risks … Read more »»».

Big bottom keeps diabetes away?

LONDON – A big bottom is good for you because it raises the levels of good cholesterol that protects against hardening of arteries and also cuts the risk of diabetes, say researchers.

Scientists also claim people with lots of moles are years younger biologically than those with mark-free skin. They may retain their youthful looks for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Big bottom keeps diabetes away?.

Scottish blaeberry could treat diabetes

LONDON – Extract of one of Scotland’s most popular wild fruits – the blaeberry – could be used to treat diabetes, researchers reckon.

In their study, Aberdeen University scientists will explore the possibility of using a concentrated capsule form of the blaeberry to combat the disease.

To come up with the conclusion, scientists will use overweight male …. Read the original article  : Scottish blaeberry could treat diabetes.

Chocolate good for heart, diabetic patients: Study

LONDON – A chocolate a day can help reduce cholesterol levels in patients suffering from diabetes and heart disease, according to a new research.

The research based on the review of eight studies has revealed that patients with either of the two diseases, who ate a small piece of chocolate every day saw a fall in …. Original source  : Chocolate good for heart, diabetic patients: Study.

Insulin pills may replace needles

WASHINGTON – Insulin pills that could make blood sugar control easier for millions of diabetics worldwide are finally moving ahead in clinical trials and a step closer to the medicine cabinet.

Drug manufacturers have tried for years to develop oral insulin without much success. Insulin is a peptide hormone that people with diabetes currently take … Original source on Gaea Times at : Insulin pills may replace needles.

Growing use of insulin devices may improve diabetes management

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A new study has shown that increased use of insulin delivery devices such as pens and pumps may help individuals with diabetes optimise blood glucose control and minimize their risk for chronic health problems associated with diabetes.

“Improved delivery devices … Read more : Growing use of insulin devices may improve diabetes management.

Drinking coffee ‘can cut diabetes risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has offered fresh evidence that drinking coffee may help prevent diabetes and that caffeine may be the ingredient largely responsible for this effect.

Previous studies have suggested that regular coffee drinking may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The disease affects millions in the United States and is on the rise …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Drinking coffee ‘can cut diabetes risk’.

Diabetes ‘doubles cancer risk in women’

WASHINGTON – Bad news for women with diabetes: the condition can double their risk of getting cancer, says a new study.

Type 2 adult-onset diabetes causes insulin-like hormones to circulate through the body. The new study has found that this has a surprisingly positive effect on reducing the rate of prostate cancer in men, but is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Diabetes ‘doubles cancer risk in women’.

Drinking coffee regularly may offset diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent diabetes, according to new evidence found by Japanese scientists.

They fed either water or coffee to a group of lab mice commonly used to study diabetes.
Coffee consumption prevented the development of high-blood sugar and also improved insulin sensitivity in the mice, thereby reducing the risk …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Drinking coffee regularly may offset diabetes risk.

Zardari, a US national who suffers from depression, diabetes, claims US database website

WASHINGTON – In what could probably add to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s string of troubles, a US database website has declared him as an American national.

The website- Noteable Names Database (NNDB), which claims to contain details of over 35,000 prominent world personalities described Zardari as a US civilian of Asian/Indian race.

Apart from his …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Passive smoking can increase diabetes risk

MUNICH – Results of a new German study indicate that passive smoking can increase the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes.

The survey was carried out by the German Diabetes Centre and the Helmholtz Centre and looked at 1,351 people. Until now scientific studies had only shown a link between active smoking and diabetes.
Between … Read more : Passive smoking can increase diabetes risk.

Passive smoking can increase diabetes risk

MUNICH – Results of a new German study indicate that passive smoking can increase the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes.

The survey was carried out by the German Diabetes Centre and the Helmholtz Centre and looked at 1,351 people. Until now scientific studies had only shown a link between active smoking and diabetes.
Between …. Original source  : Passive smoking can increase diabetes risk.

Replacing white rice with brown can decrease diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that consuming more white rice is linked to a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, whereas consuming more brown rice is associated with a lower risk for the disease.

Qi Sun, M.D., Sc.D., … Original article on : Replacing white rice with brown can decrease diabetes risk.

New insulin that won’t need cooling – a boon for diabetics

SYDNEY – Researchers have come out with a new insulin that can withstand higher temperatures, a development that will bring relief to millions of diabetics across the world.

Normally, insulin starts to go bad above four degrees centigrade – making its supply very difficult in areas that lack refrigeration.
The poor stability of existing forms of … Original source on Gaea Times at : New insulin that won’t need cooling – a boon for diabetics.

Diabetes increases risk of cancer, say experts

LOS ANGELES – People with diabetes may face an increased risk of cancer, a study has found.

“There’s a strong consensus that there is a link between diabetes and cancer, and there are some very plausible biological links,” said Edward Giovannucci, lead author of the study and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School … Read more »»».

Keeping fit may cut chronic disease risk in college students

WASHINGTON – Staying physically fit is the way to go for college students to steer clear of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says a new research.

In a study of 564 male and female students, the authors tracked four biomarkers of metabolic risk (high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides and blood glucose levels) in relation to …. Original article  : Keeping fit may cut chronic disease risk in college students.

Two-fold increased risk of heart attack in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Washington, June 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients face a two-fold increased risk of suffering a Myocardial Infarction (MI, heart attack) versus the general population, which is comparable to the increased risk of MI seen in diabetes patients.

In …. Source  : Two-fold increased risk of heart attack in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Not all obese people are at risk of heart disease

WASHINGTON – A small percentage of the obese population do not have metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, says a study.

“Some obese persons have a normal cardiovascular risk profile, and they have no increased risk for heart and blood vessel disease. However, periodic evaluation of their …. Read the original article  : Not all obese people are at risk of heart disease.

Certain obese people are not at high heart disease, diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – A long-term Dutch study has shown that obese people without metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, do not have the elevated cardiovascular risk typical of obesity.

However, these people represent only a small percentage of the obese population, the study found.

“Some obese persons have a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Certain obese people are not at high heart disease, diabetes risk.

Low-carb diet more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a lower-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories.

“The typical diet that physicians recommend for weight loss is a low-fat diet. However, as this study shows, not all people … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Low-carb diet more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women.

List of Avandia Side Effects for Diabetics

Avandia is a popular drug used for type II diabetes. Avandia was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999. Since then, Avandia is being used by 16 million people, affected by diabetes in US.
Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline yields Avandia. Avandia produces insulin that control the level of blood sugar in the liver. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : List of Avandia Side Effects for Diabetics.

Erectile dysfunction a sign of heart disease: Study

MELBOURNE – Men suffering from erectile dysfunction are at greater risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, a new study has said.

Australian experts have found that men aged 20 years and older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction had more than double the incidence of cardiovascular events than those with normal sexual ability.
After the first incident … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Erectile dysfunction a sign of heart disease: Study.

Low-carbs diet more effective in losing weight

WASHINGTON – Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a low-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories, says a study.

“The typical diet that physicians recommend for weight loss is a low-fat diet. However, as this study shows, not all people have the same …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Diabetics ‘at higher liver disease risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that adults with newly diagnosed diabetes are at higher long-term risk of serious liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver failure.

It is well-known that diabetes has a negative impact on the eye, kidney and blood vessels, but little is known about its effect on the liver.

The latest … Read more >>.

Antioxidants in diet ‘can improve insulin resistance in obese adults’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that a diet rich in natural antioxidants may improve insulin resistance in obese adults.

“The beneficial effects of antioxidants are known, but we have revealed for the first time one of their biological bases of action-improving hormonal action in obese subjects with the metabolic syndrome,” said principal author Antonio …. Source article  : Antioxidants in diet ‘can improve insulin resistance in obese adults’.

Special Mangoes for diabetics in Malihabad

MALIHABAD – With an aim to lure diabetics, farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Malihabad District grew a mango variety brought from Florida, which has 75 percent less sugar content than regular mangoes.

Horticulturalists in Malihabad who imported branches of the Tommy Atkins variety from Florida five years ago … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Special Mangoes for diabetics in Malihabad.

Erectile dysfunction a sign of heart disease: Study

MELBOURNE – Men suffering from erectile dysfunction are at greater risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, a new study has said.

Australian experts have found that men aged 20 years and older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction had more than double the incidence of cardiovascular events than those with normal sexual ability.
After the first incident …. Original source  : Erectile dysfunction a sign of heart disease: Study.

Low-carbs diet more effective in losing weight

WASHINGTON – Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a low-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories, says a study.

“The typical diet that physicians recommend for weight loss is a low-fat diet. However, as this study shows, not all people have the same … Read more : Low-carbs diet more effective in losing weight.

Weight gain after 50 ‘can lead to diabetes’

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Gaining weight, especially around the waist, after the age of 50 can lead to diabetes, according to a new study.

As part of the research, Mary L. Biggs, of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues examined the relationship between …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Weight gain after 50 ‘can lead to diabetes’.

High blood sugar in pregnancy may raise diabetes risk in kids

Washington, June 23 (ANI): A new study has shown that kids of mothers whose blood glucose (sugar) was high during pregnancy are more likely to have low insulin sensitivity-a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

“We know that children born to women with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes, or who have high blood sugar during … Read more : High blood sugar in pregnancy may raise diabetes risk in kids.

Diabetics ‘at higher liver disease risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that adults with newly diagnosed diabetes are at higher long-term risk of serious liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver failure.

It is well-known that diabetes has a negative impact on the eye, kidney and blood vessels, but little is known about its effect on the liver.

The latest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Diabetics ‘at higher liver disease risk’.

Antioxidants in diet ‘can improve insulin resistance in obese adults’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that a diet rich in natural antioxidants may improve insulin resistance in obese adults.

“The beneficial effects of antioxidants are known, but we have revealed for the first time one of their biological bases of action-improving hormonal action in obese subjects with the metabolic syndrome,” said principal author Antonio … Read more >>>.

Special Mangoes for diabetics in Malihabad

MALIHABAD – With an aim to lure diabetics, farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Malihabad District grew a mango variety brought from Florida, which has 75 percent less sugar content than regular mangoes.

Horticulturalists in Malihabad who imported branches of the Tommy Atkins variety from Florida five years ago …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Special Mangoes for diabetics in Malihabad.

Diabetics with minor kidney damage ’six times more likely to die’

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health have found that people with type 1 diabetes who have early and asymptomatic kidney damage, as indicated by small amounts of protein in the …. Source  : Diabetics with minor kidney damage ’six times more likely to die’.

No heart benefit from Omega-3 for diabetic women

WASHINGTON – A University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study has found that consuming higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids is not linked to lower heart disease risk for women with type 1 diabetes.

Omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No heart benefit from Omega-3 for diabetic women.

High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful for diabetic women

WASHINGTON – A University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study has found that elevated blood levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or ‘good’ cholesterol, typically thought to protect against heart disease, may do the opposite in women with type 1 diabetes.

HDL …. Read the original article  : High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful for diabetic women.

Pregnant mother’s dietary protein and serotonin linked to gestational diabetes

WASHINGTON – Scientists claim that gestational diabetes is linked to serotonin, a chemical produced by the body, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the mother’s diet early in pregnancy.

Researchers at UCSF said that the find could lead to simple dietary solutions and possible therapeutics for the disorder and could even help reverse …. Original article  : Pregnant mother’s dietary protein and serotonin linked to gestational diabetes.

Intervention in middle school lowers type 2 diabetes risk in kids: Study

WASHINGTON – An intervention in middle schools lowered the obesity rate in students at highest risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Students who started out overweight or obese in sixth grade are the ones who are prone to type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Study conducted from the beginning of the sixth grade to the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Intervention in middle school lowers type 2 diabetes risk in kids: Study.

Diabetics with minor kidney damage ’six times more likely to die’

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health have found that people with type 1 diabetes who have early and asymptomatic kidney damage, as indicated by small amounts of protein in the … Read more »».

No heart benefit from Omega-3 for diabetic women

WASHINGTON – A University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study has found that consuming higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids is not linked to lower heart disease risk for women with type 1 diabetes.

Omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found …. Original article  : No heart benefit from Omega-3 for diabetic women.

High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful for diabetic women

WASHINGTON – A University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study has found that elevated blood levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or ‘good’ cholesterol, typically thought to protect against heart disease, may do the opposite in women with type 1 diabetes.

HDL …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Benefits of intensive glucose treatment must be weighed against risks

LONDON – Scientists have cautioned that the benefits of intensive glucose therapy for diabetics need to be balanced against the increase in total and cardiovascular disease-related death, increased weight gain, and high risk for severe low blood sugar.

The study was aimed to determine whether intensive blood glucose (sugar) control worked better than standard blood …. Source article  : Benefits of intensive glucose treatment must be weighed against risks.