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MSU scientist discovers the process that causes retinal cells to die

Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, but they didn't know why or how. Now a Michigan State University scientist has discovered the process that causes retinal cells to die, which could lead to new treatments that halt the damage.

2 Feb 2010

Majority of doctors appear to ignore FDA warning to screen high-risk medications

A new study concludes that many doctors appear to have largely ignored a Food and Drug Administration warning to screen users of new antipsychotic drugs for high blood sugar and cholesterol, which poses risks to their health and raises questions about the efficacy of warning protocols in general.

13 Jan 2010

Majority of Medicaid patients on antipsychotic drugs do not undergo metabolic tests, says study

Despite government warnings and professional recommendations about diabetes risks associated with second-generation antipsychotic drugs, fewer than one-third of Medicaid patients who are treated with these medications undergo tests of blood glucose or lipid levels, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

5 Jan 2010

Discovery presents a vital step towards efficient treatment of vascular injuries

Hyperglycemia starts a complex chain of events that damages blood vessels and cause cardiovascular disease. Scientists at Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC) have now been able to demonstrate why this happens, as well as how the destructive chain can be broken.

7 Dec 2009

Research finds change in the outlook of people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease

The outlook for individuals with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease is not as grim as originally believed, according to new Saint Louis University research published in Circulation, the Journal of the American Heart Association.

2 Dec 2009

Mortal combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack identified

Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of mortality.

3 Nov 2009

Liraglutide drug causes less nausea and hypoglycaemia compared to exenatide

New data on patient treatment satisfaction from the LEAD(TM) 6 trial presented on the 22nd October at the 20th World Diabetes Congress (International Diabetes Federation) shows that patients have higher overall treatment satisfaction with liraglutide than they do with exenatide.

23 Oct 2009

V8 100% vegetable juice aids in weight loss and lowers blood pressure

Decades of studies have documented the link between eating a diet rich in vegetables and multiple health benefits, yet nearly eight out of 10 people worldwide fall short of the daily recommendation.

21 Oct 2009

Treating mothers for mild gestational diabetes reduces infant deaths and birth-related complications

Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes resulted in fewer cesarean sections and other serious birthing problems associated with larger than average babies, according to a study conducted in part at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

1 Oct 2009

Treatment of gestational diabetes benefits both infant and mother

A National Institutes of Health network study provided the first conclusive evidence that treating pregnant women who have even the mildest form of gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of common birth complications among infants, as well as blood pressure disorders among mothers.

1 Oct 2009

Acetaminophen can prevent age-related problems

Recent studies conducted by Dr. Eric Blough and his colleagues at Marshall University have shown that use of the common pain reliever acetaminophen may help prevent age-associated muscle loss and other conditions.

24 Sep 2009

"High Five" factors in overweight men impacts their energy and health: Building Healthier America

For overweight men ages 45 and older, the "High Five" factors of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar/glucose, poor diet and low testosterone may be impacting their energy and health, sabotaging efforts to lose weight, according to Building Healthier America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the negative trends of overweight and obesity in the U.S.

15 Sep 2009

New device for treating hypoglycemia launched globally

At this year’s annual meeting of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Medtronic, Inc. announced the global launch of a novel technology designed to provide additional protection against the risks associated with hypoglycemia.

3 Sep 2009

New approach targets gut hormone to lower blood sugar levels

A research team led by Dr. Tony Lam at the Toronto General Research Institute and the University of Toronto discovered a novel function of a hormone found in the gut that might potentially lower glucose levels in diabetes.

6 Aug 2009

Discovery of novel function of hormone found in gut that may lower glucose levels in diabetes

5 Aug 2009

High levels of glutamate in brain linked to depression, low cognitive function

Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center and several other institutions have for the first time linked high levels of glutamate – a neurotransmitter in the brain produced from glucose – in people with type 1 diabetes to symptoms of depression and lower levels of cognitive performance. The findings may lead to a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of these conditions in people with diabetes.

4 Aug 2009

High Blood Sugar News and Research

MSU scientist discovers the process that causes retinal cells to die

Majority of doctors appear to ignore FDA warning to screen high-risk medications

Majority of Medicaid patients on antipsychotic drugs do not undergo metabolic tests, says study

Discovery presents a vital step towards efficient treatment of vascular injuries

Research finds change in the outlook of people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Mortal combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack identified

Liraglutide drug causes less nausea and hypoglycaemia compared to exenatide

V8 100% vegetable juice aids in weight loss and lowers blood pressure

Treating mothers for mild gestational diabetes reduces infant deaths and birth-related complications

Treatment of gestational diabetes benefits both infant and mother

Acetaminophen can prevent age-related problems

"High Five" factors in overweight men impacts their energy and health: Building Healthier America

New device for treating hypoglycemia launched globally

New approach targets gut hormone to lower blood sugar levels

Discovery of novel function of hormone found in gut that may lower glucose levels in diabetes

High levels of glutamate in brain linked to depression, low cognitive function

FDA approves Onglyza (saxagliptin) for type 2 diabetes

Discovery of new gene associated with diabetes

Snoring during pregnancy may mean greater risk for gestational diabetes

Stopping type 1 diabetes damage with vitamin C

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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