Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycaemia News

The Prevalence Of Disordered Eating Behaviors In Diabetics ( MCG 19-Dec-08 )

Children with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing eating disorders and researchers want to know if it's their disease or treatment that's to blame.

Hispanic Men Face Elevated Risk Of Erectile Dysfunction ( MNT 16-Dec-08 )

Hispanic men between the ages of 20 and 50 are two and one half times as likely to develop erectile dysfunction as men of other races and ethnicities, according to a 2005 study of 2126 men published in the American Medical Association's "Archives of Internal Medicine".

Diabetes Drug Shows Potential for Treating One Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease ( ASN 11-Dec-08 )

The anti-diabetes drug rosiglitazone may have the potential to protect kidney function in patients with a condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology CJASN.

Higher Risk Of Adult Diabetes May Be Explained By Potassium Loss From Blood Pressure Drugs ( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions 26-Nov-08 )

Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that a drop in blood potassium levels caused by diuretics commonly prescribed for high blood pressure could be the reason why people on those drugs are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Health Risks For Large, Retired Athletes May Be Lowered By Staying Active ( AHA 14-Nov-08 )

Compared to other men, retired National Football League (NFL) players had a significantly lower prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyles and metabolic syndrome. However, the NFL retirees had a higher prevalence of elevated cholesterol and impaired fasting glucose that could lead to diabetes.

Risk Of Language Delay In Children Doubled By Diabetes In Pregnancy ( Université Laval 12-Nov-08 )

Children born to mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes run twice the risk of language development problems, according to a research team directed by Professor Ginette Dionne of Université Laval's School of Psychology.

Eating Fish May Protect Diabetics Against Kidney Disease ( MNT 10-Nov-08 )

Researchers in the UK studying the diet and lifestyle of middle-aged and older Europeans found that eating fish twice a week may lower the risk of kidney disease in people with diabetes.

I'll find a minister for healthy eating, says Jamie Oliver ( Independent 10-Nov-08 )

Britain needs a dedicated minister for food to prevent an obesity "horror show" from enveloping the country, Jamie Oliver has warned MPs.

Tweens And Teens Double Use Of Diabetes Drugs ( SLUMC 5-Nov-08 )

America's tweens* and teens more than doubled their use of type 2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase. One likely cause: Obesity, which is closely associated with type 2 diabetes.

Extended Prescriptions and New Medicines ( DoHA 4-Nov-08 )

Many patients with chronic illnesses will benefit from the added convenience of some PBS prescriptions now being able to be prescribed by doctors for a 12-month period.

Obesity, Other Health Problems Delay MS Diagnosis ( AAN 4-Nov-08 )

People with pre-existing medical conditions, such as obesity, and vascular problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, may experience a delay in being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), or experience an increase in severity of the disease at diagnosis, according to study.

Saving the kids from diabetes starts in the kitchen ( RIP 31-Oct-08 )

What you do in the kitchen now could one day save your kids from developing diabetes, according to cookbook author and healthy eating champion Annette Sym.

Educating Young People With Diabetes - World Diabetes Day 14 November ( HTA 27-Oct-08 )

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November this year highlighting that diabetes is on the increase and to create awareness and help reduce figures from growing larger.

Foot Pain? You May Have Diabetes ( ACFAS 27-Oct-08 )

Do you ever feel burning, tingling or numbness in your feet and toes? The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) warns against ignoring these symptoms. They could be a warning sign of diabetes.

Overweight Mums Have Chubby Bubs ( UNSW 23-Oct-08 )

UNSW research has highlighted a link between childhood obesity and a mother's diet before and during pregnancy. The work in animals proves that overweight expectant mothers are more likely to have babies with more body fat, who are at greater risk of diabetes and lipid metabolic disorders later in life.

Diabetes May Cause First Fall In Life Expectancy For 200 Years ( Independent 23-Oct-08 )

Chronic Disease Keeping Older Australians Out Of The Workforce ( MJA 22-Oct-08 )

$32m Awarded To Monash For Health And Medical Research ( Monash University 22-Oct-08 )

Aspirin Does Not Prevent Heart Attacks In Diabetes Patients ( BMJ 22-Oct-08 )

AMA Backs Measure Up Campaign ( AMA 20-Oct-08 )

New Book By Zone Diet Creator Takes A Controversial Look At Obesity ( Zone Diet 15-Oct-08 )

Experts Say Insufficient Exercise Recommended For Children ( PCMD 15-Oct-08 )

What To Expect When You Have Diabetes - 170 Tips For Living Well With Diabetes ( ADA 15-Oct-08 )

Launch Of Medical Data Internet ( Research Australia 14-Oct-08 )

Obese Aussies Risk Losing Their Feet ( AAP MediaNet 13-Oct-08 )

Mixed Results For Personal Health Record System ( HBNS 23-Sep-08 )

Chronic Disease In Low- And Middle-Income Countries Should Be Addressed ( MNT 19-Sep-08 )