Chromium Picolinate Shows Greater Benefits In Diabetes Care Than Other Forms Of Chromium

Chromium Picolinate Shows Greater Benefits In Diabetes Care Than Other Forms Of Chromium: "Chromium Picolinate Shows Greater Benefits In Diabetes Care Than Other Forms Of Chromium"

About the Scientific Review

The studies reviewed in this paper were identified from a number of sources, such as PubMed, Science Direct, and a past review of chromium effects on glycemic control. A total of 1,690 subjects, including 1,505 receiving chromium picolinate, participated in these trials. Twelve of the 15 studies were randomized, controlled trials and three were open-label trials. Chromium picolinate dosages ranged from 200--1000 mcg chromium per day, and the duration of the supplementation ranged from one week to 10 months.

Chromium Picolinate for Diabetes

Chromium picolinate, which is sold in combination with the B-vitamin biotin under the brand name of Diachrome® for people with diabetes, is an essential trace mineral that helps to regulate insulin function. The chromium picolinate in Diachrome has been recognized as safe by many of the world's leading government and academic research institutions, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Institute of Medicine and the UK's Food Standards Agency. In addition, biotin has been deemed safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is also Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in foods and supplements.

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About Nutrition 21

Nutrition 21 is a nutritional bioscience company and the maker of chromium picolinate-based, selenium and omega-3 fish oil-based supplements with health benefits substantiated by clinical research. Nutrition 21 holds 33 patents for nutrition products and uses. The company markets Chromax® chromium picolinate, which is the most-studied form of the essential mineral chromium. Chromax, a supplement for healthy and pre-diabetic people that promotes insulin health and helps improve blood sugar metabolism, cardiovascular disease, control cravings and fight weight gain, is now available through food, drug and mass retailers nationwide. Another chromium picolinate-based supplement developed and marketed by Nutrition 21 is Diachrome®, a proprietary, non-prescription, insulin sensitizer for people with type 2 diabetes. It is sold in select drug retailers nationwide. Nutrition 21 also markets Selenomax®, a high selenium yeast supplement that stimulates and protects the immune system by supporting antibody production and preventing free-radical damage. Selenomax is available at CVS/pharmacy in all its 6,200 retail stores across the country, including PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy locations. The Company is the exclusive importer of Icelandic fish oils, including omega-3 fatty acids, which are manufactured to pharmaceutical standards and sold under the Iceland Health® brand.

New Blood Glucose Meters, Contour® And Breeze®2, Now Available In Pharmacies Nationwide, USA

New Blood Glucose Meters, Contour® And Breeze®2, Now Available In Pharmacies Nationwide, USA: "New Blood Glucose Meters, Contour® And Breeze®2, Now Available In Pharmacies Nationwide, USA"

Bayer Diabetes Care, a division of Bayer HealthCare LLC and a member of the Bayer Group (NYSE: BAY), announced today the availability of the latest advances in their line of blood glucose meters: the new CONTOUR® and BREEZE®2 meters. As an innovator of meters with No Coding™ technology, Bayer's new meters now offer shorter testing times and easier functionality.

Unlike most meters that need to be manually coded to assure accurate results, CONTOUR and BREEZE2 continue the innovation of previous Bayer meters by automatically setting the correct code any time a Bayer test strip is inserted - so there is less chance for error and fewer steps.

With the new CONTOUR and BREEZE2 blood glucose meters, people with diabetes can now obtain accurate blood glucose test results in just five seconds. The new meters also offer improved test memory to support better diabetes management.

BREEZE2 requires a small blood sample (1µL) size and includes a 10-test disc system, allowing users to test 10 times without handling individual strips, and has received the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. The new CONTOUR offers automatic features including No Coding™ technology and hematocrit correction, a faster test time, small (0.6 µL) blood sample requirement, meal markers and test reminder alarm.

The new CONTOUR and BREEZE2 blood glucose meters are now available at pharmacies nationwide, or by calling Bayer's free Customer Service Help Line at 1-800-348-8100.

Strong Evidence Links Soft Drink Consumption To Obesity, Diabetes

Strong Evidence Links Soft Drink Consumption To Obesity, Diabetes: "Strong Evidence Article Also Appears In Diabetes Nutrition / Diet


The case against swigging soda just got stronger. A large systematic review reveals clear associations between consumption of nondiet soft drinks and increased calorie intake and body weight.

Full-calorie soft drinks are also linked with reduced intake of milk and fruit and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. 'Recommendations to reduce population soft drink consumption are strongly supported by the available science,' concludes the review of 88 studies.

The American Beverage Association, however, presents a different view on its Web site. 'It is not feasible to blame any one food product or beverage as being a sole contributor to obesity …. No science supports such a claim.'

Carbonated soft drinks are the single largest source of calories in the American diet, according to a 2005 report called 'Liquid Candy,' produced by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Companies annually manufacture enough soda pop to provide more than 52 gallons to every man, woman and child in the United States.

'Nobody claims there is a single cause to the obesity problem, but the existing science certainly puts soft drinks in the list of leading contributors,' said review co-author Kelly Brownell, Ph.D. He is director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University."

My Diabetes Type 2 Experience.

My Diabetes Type 2 Experience
A very interesting blog detailing a new diabetic's experience.

TYPE 2 DIABETES involves cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, monitors, diet, exercise, fitness, vitamins, minerals, HbA1C readings,Body Mass Index - BMI, HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels, ECG results, retina and feet examinations, heart disease, weight and obesity, age, height, gender, protein, carbohydrates, 'good' and 'bad' fats, essential amino acids, essential fats, life style, doctor's visits and many other factors.

ARE YOU AT RISK? TAKE THE TEST AND FIND OUT NOW

International Diabetes Institute - Diabetes Research, Education and Care---RISK TEST

Many may have diabetes, or be at risk of developing diabetes and not know it. We encourage you to take one minute now to check your risk. This valuable information could save your life.

RISK TEST LINK
JUST CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE!

JJSDiabetes

JJSDiabetes

Brian Friedman .......... is swimming handcuffed Friday morning across the Hudson River to fight the diabetes epidemic.

Why handcuffs?

Well, Brian, 43, wants to get the point across that people with diabetes "feel shackled by the disease."


    

The Monster Drug

Diabetes News Up-Date The Monster Drug


The Beautiful Gila Monster
The most fascinating drug discovery story that I have ever run across is Dr. John Eng's research on gila monster venom. He synthesized it and gave it the name exendin-4. It sharply reduces blood glucose and somewhat reduces appetite. When his employer declined to patent it, Dr. Eng bet that it would be important. Eventually he sold the rights to the drug to Amylin Pharmaceuticals, which is developing it as AC2993. It is now in Phase 3 clinical trials. A few days ago I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Eng for more than an hour and get the full story.

Link to More Info

Diabetes Health Connection - Healthy Living With Diabetes

Diabetes Health Connection - Healthy Living With Diabetes: "

What steps do you need to take to help manage your diabetes and enjoy a healthier life? Explore the articles in this section to learn more about diabetes, discover ways to eat healthier and work more activity into your daily life. Find ways to keep your blood sugar in check.

Diabetes Drug Cuts Heart Attacks - Forbes.com

Diabetes Drug Cuts Heart Attacks - Forbes.com: "NEW YORK - A new three-year study of 5,200 diabetics shows that Actos, a popular drug for helping control blood sugar, also prevents heart attacks, strokes and death in diabetics.

'This is the first time that an oral diabetic medicine has been shown to have this benefit in a prospective study,' said John Dormandy, of St. Georges Hospital in London, who headed the trial. Patients in the study received cholesterol and blood-pressure lowering medicine, and other therapies as well, in both the placebo and Actos groups. "

The Australian: Healthier outlook for diabetes patients [September 13, 2005]

A drug available in Australia reduces the risk of premature death in type 2 diabetics already showing signs of heart disease, a study has found.

The drug pioglitazone, marketed in Australia as Actos, cut heart attacks, strokes and early death by 16 per cent when used in addition to standard care, the trial found.

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.

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.