Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycaemia News

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 )

Britain is in the grip of a diabetes epidemic that threatens to overwhelm the NHS and could lead to the first fall in life expectancy in 200 years. The number of cases diagnosed has doubled in a year, figures out today will show.

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

Chronic diseases such as diabetes and arthritis may render more than 660,000 older Australians unable to work, a retrospective analysis has found, prompting calls for the government to address workers' health concerns if it wants to boost the workforce.

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

Monash University has secured $32 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding - the University's highest ever NHMRC funding amount for the greatest number of projects.

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

Taking regular aspirin and antioxidant supplements does not prevent heart attacks even in high risk groups with diabetes and asymptomatic arterial disease, and aspirin should only be given to patients with established heart disease, stroke or limb arterial disease, according to a study published on bmj.com.

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 )

Weekly Diabetes Jab Hopes Raised ( BBCNews 10-Sep-08 )

How Gastric Bypass Rapidly Reverses Diabetes Symptoms ( Cell Press 9-Sep-08 )

Are Diabetes And Obesity Linked To Periodontitis ( UIC 4-Sep-08 )

Type-2 Young Diabetic Men Suffer Low Testosterone Levels Which Affects Fertility ( University at Buffalo 2-Sep-08 )