February 2006
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February 27, 2006
Diabetes-related Complications On The Rise
"The role of free fatty acids, tumour necrosis factors and leptin was known to have been contributing to diabetes.
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February 24, 2006
Some foods, beverages could hold clues for future diabetes treatment
Following a doctor's advice on how to keep diabetes in check is always the best course of action and researchers are constantly on the lookout for compounds that someday could help physicians better treat the disease. Of special interest to... ... morePosted at 8:36 AM
February 23, 2006
Memory, Blood pressure, and Diabetes - 'Got Folate'
Doctors say folate opens up blood vessels, which helps your brain function, and can prevent another health problem. In another study, younger women who consumed at least 1,000 micrograms of folate a day were 46-percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who consumed less than 200 micrograms.
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Saying no to Potatoes
Growing up, there wasn't a day that went by when my family didn't eat potatoes for dinner. Mashed, fried, boiled or baked, they were a staple to our midwestern diet. I now try to stay away from the food because... ... morePosted at 6:59 PM
February 22, 2006
AlphaTrak: For Dogs and Cats Only
Diabetes in dogs and cats is not that uncommon and treatment typically requires both monitoring of glucose and daily injections of insulin to metabolize dietary glucose. One of the challenges faced by pet owners is that traditional blood glucose meters,... ... morePosted at 2:12 PM
Adult Stem Cell Progress Mitigates Islet Transplant Challenge
We have closely followed the research involving the transplantation of insulin-producing islets from one individual into another, hoping for a long-term and effective treatment beyond medical devices, insulin injections and medication. Although the results have been encouraging, there are a... ... morePosted at 4:03 AM
February 21, 2006
Does Chemical In Consumer Plastics Play A Role In Insulin Resistance?
The body is exquisitely sensitive to sex hormones, needing only tiny amounts to trigger major changes. That's why scientists are concerned about the impact of even the extremely low levels of bisphenol A found in people.
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'Seaweed Bubbles' May Help Fight Diabetes
Encapsulating insulin producing cells in tiny seaweed bubbles and injecting them into people with type 1 diabetes could one day remove the need for daily insulin injections
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February 18, 2006
The Rise of Gestational Diabetes
Health care officials are concerned by the rising tide of diabetes, apparently propelled by genetically susceptible women entering pregnancy too fat. Those who study the diabetes epidemic are concerned that it's one more time bomb. Estimates are that as many... ... morePosted at 9:56 AM