Issue 92

Issue 160 Item 3 ADA: Topiramate Relieves Peripheral Neuropathy, Improves Metabo

Dr. Aaron I. Vinik, reported at the American Diabetes Association 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, that a pharmacologic intervention may effectively target the underlying abnormalities that lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

The Zone Diet Explained

 The Zone diet is often described as a high-protein, low-carbohydrate program.   In the March 2002 issue of Diabetes Forecast it is part of a feature by Anne Daly entitled “The diet craze: Setting the record straight on high-protein, low-...

Issue 92 Item 1 Diabetes Study Critical for Young Blacks

Diabetes is a fact of life for more than 2.3 million blacks, yet fully a third of those afflicted don't know they have the disease.

Issue 92 Item 2 Good Metabolic Control Is Associated With Better Quality of Life

Worldwide research shows that the A1c test and Quality of Life are related 

Issue 92 Item 3 High Blood Sugar Levels Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Diabetes and related health factors such as abnormal blood sugar levels, obesity and elevated serum uric acid concentrations have long been associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk.

Issue 92 Item 4 Recommendations for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes and

Increased intake of whole grain food was associated with significant reductions in the incidence of type 2 diabetes

Issue 92 Item 5 Fat Consumption Affects HbA1c Levels

Findings demonstrate independent associations between HbA1c concentration across the normal range of HbA1c and both total fat intake and the pattern of dietary fat intake.

Issue 92 Item 6 Migraines Caused by Low Blood Sugar Episodes

Hypoglycemic episodes can cause migraines

Issue 92 Item 7 Intensive Exercise Improves Body's Ability to Process Blood Suga

NO PAIN NO GAIN "It now appears that there is also a long-term beneficial effect from regular exercise, most likely due to the fact that a significant amount of fat is lost."

Issue 92 Item 8 New Dietary Advice for Patients with Diabetes

Experts now say that monounsaturated fats, as well as carbohydrates, can be included in the diet plan of someone with diabetes, offering more variety.

Issue 92 Item 9 Smoking Increases Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Women With Type

There is a positive association between cigarette smoking and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in women with type 2 diabetes.

Issue 92 Item 10 Decline In Renal Function After Dialysis Can Be Halved

End-state renal failure can be reduced by 50%

Issue 92 Item 11 Need To Improve Prevention Of Diabetic Foot Complications

Foot complications more than rose from 98 to 285 per 100 000 people aged over 15 years in Australia.  United States is also not doing well.

Issue 92 Item 12 Sex Differences in Risk Factors for Incidence Type 2 Diabetes

Men found to be more prone to diabetes

Issue 92 Item 13 ¾’s of Adult Diabetics In United States Have Hypertension

Only one in eight (12 percent) had mean blood pressure below 130/85 mmHg

Issue 92 Item 14 Do You Need - Kidney Tests?  Do You Know Your GFR? What are You

There are 3 tests recommended now for those at risk for kidney disease.

Issue 92 Item 15 Stomach Surgery Improves Health of Obese Diabetes Patients

Stomach surgery improves health of obese diabetes patients