Janis Roszler interviews Sheri Colberg-Ochs
Sheri Colberg-Ochs discusses secrets to living well as revealed in her latest book, 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes, in a special interview with dLife's Janis Roszler.
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Recall - Abbott Glucose Meter
Med Headlines - Abbott has announced a worldwide medical device correction for users of Precision Xtra™, Optium™, ReliOn® Ultima, Rite Aid® and Kroger® blood glucose meters manufactured after January 31, 2007. Device display screens may malfunction after a drop on a hard surface. Incorrect glucose readings or lack thereof, may result in risk of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. No injuries have been reported to date.
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Risk of Diabetes May Be Increased by Poor Housing Conditions
Med Headlines - A research conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Indiana University School of Medicine and by other institutions indicates that meager housing conditions in metropolitan cities augment the risk of causing diabetes among middle-aged African-Americans.
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Revolutionary New Therapy To Protect Fertility In Cancer Patients
Med Headlines - Finally, there is a hope for women suffering from auto-immune diseases, such as lupus, and cancer to protect their fertility. With a revolutionary new therapy, which was announced during the 23rd annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, it is possible to protect the fertility of women suffering from above conditions.
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New Treatment For Diabetes On The Way
Med Headlines - The experimental diabetes drug introduced by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. helps control blood sugar level whether taken alone or in combination with other drugs. A team of researchers proposed these findings during a meeting of the American Diabetes Association in Chicago.
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Diabetes Drug Avandia® Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks
Med Headlines - Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers have analyzed four studies involving over 14,000 individuals with long-term use of the diabetes drug Avandia® (rosiglitazone). It was found that the drug increased the risk of heart attack by 42% and doubled the risk of heart failure. Important point to note is the fact that there was no effect on death due to cardiovascular causes.
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Increased Glucose Levels Associated With Colorectal Cancer
Med Headlines - The results of a study recently completed by the University of Minnesota’s Andrew Flood, PhD, and his team of researchers indicate a strong link between increased glucose and insulin levels in patients with recurring colorectal tumors. The increased glucose and insulin levels found to be at issue were not elevated to the point of generating a diagnosis of diabetes, however.
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A Cause of Diabetes? ... Obesity
We all see the "daily" news reports that obesity related illnesses that are a growing killer in the world today. The death totals for obesity related diseases have increased by more than thirty percent in the last decade. Obesity contributes to heart disease, strokes, and diabetes and don’t forget they contribute to a whole host of ailments including arthritis.
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Teens, Take Control of Your Lives and Your Diabetes
Teens with diabetes need to know the signs that they are spiraling out of control. Recognizing the signs and not being afraid to ask for help is the first step towards a longer and healthier life. Diabetes is serious, yes, but a positive attitude can help in controlling blood sugar levels, and dealing with the problems and with proper control a diabetic can look forward to a long, happy, productive life.
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A Dietary Overhaul for Diabetics
Nutrition plays a big role in the in all of our lives, especially if your a diabetic. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, they have to often need to overhaul many of the basic activities in their life. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, they have to at many of the basic activities in their life. If a doctor confirms a diabetes affliction, they often mention the need for dietary changes. While there is no one set-in-stone plan for a diabetes diet, there are definitely some guidelines that can set you on the right path towards healthy eating.
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10 Simple Tips to Beat Diabetes
Britain is snowballing towards a giant diabetes epidemic, as obesity levels rocket. Fortunately it is possible to walk the tightrope between good and bad glucose control. And you can even beat it with diet and natural approaches.
Here are 10 simple tips to beat Diabetes.
1. Exercise most days for at least 30 minutes.
2. Lose Weight. Even shedding a little will help.
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Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Obesity and overweight conditions affect the way insulin work in your body. Extra fat tissue can create body resistance to insulin. The Insulin resistance is a condition that increases the chances of contacting diabetes and heart diseases.
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Permanent Cure for Diabetes without Taking Insulin - New Research
A new research seems promising in curing the Diabetes type 1 permanently through Pancreatic Islet Transplantation. Islets are clusters of cells in the pancreas that make insulin which helps to convert food into energy. Only 1-2% of the pancreas is made up of islet cells. In juvenile diabetes autoimmune response of body starts destroying cells of pancreas. Diabetes cure by islet transplantation (Edmonton Protocol )
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Diabetics And Risk Of Hypoglycemia
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) is a common occurrence in patients who have diabetes. Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose level drops too low to provide energy for the body and the brain. Hypoglycemia mainly occurs as a complication of insulin therapy, however some of the pills that are used in the treatment of diabetes may also cause hypoglycemia.
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