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Diabetic News Archive (2002-2008)
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Coronary Calcium Levels in Diabetics Strongly Linked to Heart Attack Risk
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27-Sep-2011 |
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Notable levels of calcium buildup in coronary arteries can be strong predictors of heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
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Possible Link Between Two Type 2 Diabetes Drugs and Pancreatic Cancer
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27-Sep-2011 |
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Two newer drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes could be linked to a significantly increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, and one could also be linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer.
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More Frequent Doctor Visits Benefit Diabetic Patients
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27-Sep-2011 |
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The risk for diabetes complications, such as heart attack and stroke, increases with high blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Reducing risk means reducing these values to ideal levels.
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Cardiotrophin 1 Shows Promising Results for Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
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14-Sep-2011 |
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Scientists have discovered that cardiotrophin 1, a protein synthesized by muscle cells and adipose tissue, has a marked effect on fat and glucose metabolism.
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Resveratrol Prevents Metabolic Syndrome in Lab Tests
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14-Sep-2011 |
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Researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in common foods, prevents a syndrome in some offspring that could lead to later health issues such as diabetes.
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Common Invasive Test Not Needed for Kidney Disease Patients
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14-Sep-2011 |
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Equations that estimate a patient's kidney function work as well as direct, invasive measurements, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).
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Hormone That Predicts Premature Death in Kidney Patients Found
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14-Sep-2011 |
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Researchers have found that high levels of a specific hormone can predict which kidney patients will develop heart problems, require dialysis or die prematurely.
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Breakthrough Discovery Points Way Toward Diabetes Cure
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14-Sep-2011 |
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Researchers have identified the key signal that prompts production of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas -- a breakthrough discovery that may ultimately help researchers find ways to restore or increase beta cell function in people with type 1 diabetes.
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Uterine Stem Cells Used to Treat Diabetes
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14-Sep-2011 |
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Controlling diabetes may someday involve mining stem cells from the lining of the uterus, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new study published in the journal Molecular Therapy.
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Eating Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Results in Bigger Decrease in LDL Than Low-Saturated-Fat Diet
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1-Sep-2011 |
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Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over 6 months experienced a greater reduction in their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels than individuals who received advice on a low-saturated fat diet.
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Crippling Condition Associated with Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
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1-Sep-2011 |
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A condition affecting the bones, joints and soft tissues of the foot and ankle, which is characterized by inflammation in the earliest phase and is associated with diabetes and neuropathy.
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Joslin Researchers: New Target for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Identified
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30-Aug-2011 |
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Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown that an enzyme found in the mitochondria of cells is decreased in the skeletal muscle of those with diabetes, a finding that could lead to the development of drugs to boost the activity of this enzyme in an effort to fight the disease.
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Metabolic Syndrome May Cause Kidney Disease
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30-Aug-2011 |
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Metabolic syndrome comprises a group of medical disorders that increase people's risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature death when they occur together.
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Six New Genetic Variants Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians Identified
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30-Aug-2011 |
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An international team of researchers led by Imperial College London has identified six new genetic variants associated with type-2 diabetes in South Asians.
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Trastuzumab Raises Heart Problem Risk in the Elderly with History of Diabetes or Heart Disease
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17-Aug-2011 |
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The 1st study to investigate the effect of the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) on heart and vascular function in elderly patients has found that it increases the risk of heart problems, particularly in women with a history of heart disease, diabetes or both.
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Researchers Zero in on Protein That May Help Treat Diabetes, Obesity
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17-Aug-2011 |
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A newly-identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a study by York University researchers.
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Study: Boosting Brown Fat Levels May Combat Obesity Epidemic
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17-Aug-2011 |
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Researchers have shown that a type of good fat known as brown fat occurs in varying amounts in children – increasing until puberty and then declining -- and is most active in leaner children.
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Even with Regular Exercise, People with Inactive Lifestyles are More at Risk for Chronic Diseases
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17-Aug-2011 |
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles and 75 percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations to maintain good health.
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Study: 15 Minutes of Moderate Daily Exercise Lengthens Life
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17-Aug-2011 |
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Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a study published in The Lancet.
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Increased Risk of Heart Disease for Arthritis Sufferers
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17-Aug-2011 |
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A new study showed that the risk of cardiovascular disease for people with RA is due to disease-related inflammation as well as the risk factors which affect the general population.
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