Monday, January 10, 2005

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation : Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation : Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Many new links to recent articles and newsletters. A great resource for news and events.

Saturday, January 08, 2005

Low-Carb Solutions News - Lose a Little; It Helps a Lot

Low-Carb Solutions News - Lose a Little; It Helps a Lot
Studies at the Mayo clinic show that even a small weight loss of 5 percent to 7 percent was linked to a 58 percent reduced risk of diabetes.

Management of Diabetes in the Elderly

Management of Diabetes in the Elderly
The author explains in his brief : "The management of older adults with type 2 diabetes requires careful consideration of the effects that advancing age and changes in health status can have on the competing risks and benefits of therapeutic interventions. Although tight glycemic control is not always an appropriate treatment goal, many older people with diabetes are undertreated and could benefit from improved glycemic control and more aggressive management of risk factors for macrovascular disease."---Jeffrey I. Wallace, MD, MPH

Roche Diagnostics | Understanding Diabetes

Roche Diagnostics Understanding Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes, is causes and medthods of treatment is really the first and best defense. This article explains that the more you learn about diabetes, the better control you'll have over it and the better you'll feel about yourself.

Proven Herbal Remedies for Diabetes Symptoms

Get more Information on Insulate Plus for Balanced Sugar Levels
There is evidence to suggest that certain herbs and supplements along with lifestyle changes can help to protect from and control diabetes and aid in reducing the need for prescription medications.

Get more Information on Vizu-All Plus for Eye Problems (cataracts, macular degeneration and visual problems associated with diabetes)

Acetyl-L-carnitine may ease pain from diabetes condition

Acetyl-L-carnitine may ease pain from diabetes condition
Italian researchers find that this vitamin like substance appears to ease the pain caused by diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes that results in painful damage to nerves.

Type 1 Diabetes -- Topic Overview

Type 1 Diabetes -- Topic Overview
A very good review of Type 1 Diabetes. This review covers several topics related to Type 1 diabetes, from recent diagnosis to living with complications. It is Very informative, and an esay read.

IDI - Lift For Life

IDI - Lift For Life
The International Diabetes Institute describes how strength training improves blood glucose control by increasing insulin sensitivity and decreasing glucose intolerance. The article also talks about many other benefits from The Lift For Life program.

IDI - Living with Diabetes - Children

IDI - Living with Diabetes - Children
Children with Type 1 and now we are seeing more children with Type 2 Diabetes; this presents many chalanges to daily living.

To find out information regarding children with Diabetes, the International Diabetes Institute recommend you contact JDFA at JDF.ORG




Diabetes Is On The Increase Among Children.

Diabetes Is On The Increase Among Children.
Childhood diabetes is now reaching epidemic levels. Thousands of children in North America are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a condition that used to be called adult-onset diabetes, in part because it was so rare in children. This article has great suggestions, and offers links to other very useful resources.

children with DIABETES On-line Community

Children with DIABETES On-line Community

WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES WORK IN PEOPLE WITH PRE-DIABETES

WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES WORK IN PEOPLE WITH PRE-DIABETES

Skin patches could replace hypodermic needles

Skin patches could replace hypodermic needles

Charlotte Observer | 01/07/2005 | Path to diabetes may be paved with fast food

Charlotte Observer | 01/07/2005 | Path to diabetes may be paved with fast food

Forbes.com: Diabetes Drugs To Watch

Forbes.com: Diabetes Drugs To Watch

Updated Guidelines for Treating Diabetes

Updated Guidelines for Treating Diabetes

Betterhumans > Antibody Could Prevent Diabetic Blindness

Betterhumans > Antibody Could Prevent Diabetic Blindness
Antibody Could Prevent Diabetic Blindness
Blocks protein associated with loss of eyesight in retinopathy
The research is reported in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.