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Archive for November 2008
New center to tackle obesity epidemic - Chicago Tribune
New center to tackle obesity epidemic - Chicago Tribune
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Obesity has been tied to a wide range of health problems, including type II diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, breast and colon cancer … |
Master Gene Plays Key Role In Blood Sugar Levels - Science Daily (press release)
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The finding has implications for a genetic disease called Von Gierke's disease and potentially adult-onset diabetes. The symptoms suffered by mice resembled … |
Living in Britain with HIV - Times Online
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You're managing a long-term condition that for someone as lucky as me is less burdensome than having diabetes. I don't want to belittle the gravity of the … Living With HIV Fighting HIV/AIDS in SADC |
Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes
Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, including insulin resistance, that can often lead to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes if it is not reversed with diet and exercise. But sometimes factors beyond our control may cause metabolic syndrome.
Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinediones are oral medications that help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, they are another way to control blood sugar levels. Thiazolidinediones currently available in the United States include Actos (pioglitazone), Avandia (rosiglitazone) and a combination drug, Avandamet (rosiglitazone and metformin).
Cherry Biscotti
Holiday baking can be a challenge when you or a family member has diabetes. Try this recipe from the American Diabetes Association for Cherry Biscotti, a traditional crunchy cookie with no added fat.
Pumpkin Pie
A low fat dessert with a cinnamon graham cracker crust and molten spiced pumpkin filling
Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends FDA Approval of Febuxostat … - FOXBusiness
Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends FDA Approval of Febuxostat … - FOXBusiness
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The respective companies currently market oral diabetes, insomnia and gastroenterology treatments and seek to bring innovative products to patients through … Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends FDA Approval of Febuxostat … |
• Grand Rapids lab claims success in diabetes treatment - MLive.com
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Two refugees from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer believe they have found a better treatment for type 2 diabetes without the side effects of current drugs, … |
Novocell CEO to Head Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) - MarketWatch
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… for the treatment of diabetes," said Fred Middleton, Chairman of the Novocell Board of Directors and Managing Director, Sanderling Ventures. … |
Complex Symptoms - New York Times
Complex Symptoms - New York Times
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For example, it is one reason for the debate over the popular diabetes drug Avandia, or rosiglitazone. When the drug was tested, the main question was … |
New Diabetes Treatment? New Source Of Insulin-producing Cells … - Science Daily (press release)
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New Diabetes Treatment? New Source Of Insulin-producing Cells …
Science Daily (press release) - While transplantation of human islets from donor pancreases has been successful in getting people with type 1 diabetes off insulin treatment, this insulin … |
Saccharin and Weight Gain
Saccharin and Weight Gain
A recent study tested the theory that eating sugar substitutes instead of the real thing may actually lead to weight gain, instead of weight loss.
Byetta
Byetta is the first of a new class of drugs available for Type 2 diabetes management. It’s not used for Type 1. It’s been on the market for about a year. It is meant to be a supplemental drug, used in conjunction with Metformin or sulfonylureas or a combination of both to help improve glycemic control in people who have had trouble maintaining good blood glucose levels.
Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s ability to process glucose becomes impaired. Glucose enters the blood after food is eaten. Normally, the pancreas will excrete insulin, which helps the glucose move out of the blood and in to the cells, where the body can use it for energy.
Over the Counter Medications
Cold and flu season comes upon us with a vengeance, at this time of year. Dealing with aches and pains, fevers, sore throats and runny noses is hard enough. Add a few more challenges like diabetes, and perhaps it’s complications such as cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, and there can be a real concern about which over-the-counter (OTC) medications to use.