Diabetes In Control News http://www.diabetesincontrol.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:17:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.diabetesincontrol.com Diabetes In Control News http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8599&Itemid=6   Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:06:59 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8598&Itemid=10 A continuation of last week's case study John Eckersly is a 61 year-old man who is a new patient. He works as a researcher and his only complaint is that he has gained 20 lbs over the past 25 months. He is single and eats out for most of his evening meals. He is relatively sedentary at his job. He spends most evenings watching TV or surfing the Internet. He has 2 grown daughters who live nearby. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:05:34 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8597&Itemid= "I didn't really say everything I said." ............Yogi Berra   Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:52:16 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8596&Itemid= This week the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) came out with some new guidelines on the use of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) for non-insulin using patients. (See Item #2.) (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8588&catid=1&Itemid=8) Their new guidelines talk about how SMBG should be considered at the time of diagnosis but only used when patients, their caregivers, and/or their healthcare providers have the knowledge and willingness to incorporate findings into the diabetes management plan. I took the time to read through the 44 page document and, although this is a great improvement over what the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is currently saying, there seems to be a whole track of thinking that is missing. Each and every week there are articles, studies and comments about the relationships between food choices and diabetes and obesity. We even have articles this week about low carb versus high carb, and in the past have focused on which works better. We know that, regardless of what foods our patients choose, there is a direct correlation between what they eat and glucose levels. So why not take advantage of this to improve diabetes care and give non-insulin using patients a definite reason to monitor? According to various studies the average adult... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:30 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8595&Itemid= New Product: See this week's Item #4. (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8586&catid=1&Itemid=8)   Tools for Your Practice: AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors Handouts These handouts provide basic information about the seven different areas patients should focus on while managing their diabetes. Each one includes some facts, tips,... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:43:53 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8593&Itemid=34 First Ever Guidelines Issued for Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Also the first ever guidelines on the use of self-monitoring of blood glucose for Type 2 patients not on insulin. Learn more in this week's Item #2. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:31:09 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8592&Itemid=34 Processed Food Increases Risk of Depression: This report is based on data from a long-running cohort study of middle-aged civil servants. An analysis found that eating processed foods was associated with depression five years later, even after other social and health factors were taken into account. What were the basic results? People with the highest intake of whole foods were less likely to have depression. This was the case even after all the factors that may have influenced this link were taken into account. This study suggests that a healthier diet protects against depression. NHS Choices   Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:12 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8591&Itemid=23 Laughter Can Lower Your Blood Sugar: Did you know that laughter can lower your blood sugar? Scientists have discovered that laughing can also help keep blood sugar levels closer to normal. In a recent published study, it was reported that laughter lowered blood sugar in both people with diabetes, and those who didn't have the disease. Nineteen people with Type 2 diabetes, and five without, were monitored for blood glucose levels while they watched a serious lecture program. Their blood glucose levels did not change. The next day they were monitored as they watched a humorous program. Every participant's blood glucose levels dropped, whether they had diabetes or not. So enjoy a good laugh as often as you can. It's one more way to help you manage your blood sugar. Diabetes Care 2008 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:28:07 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8590&Itemid=23 Americans Don't Realize that Diabetes Can Kill: In a recent survey conducted by the ADA, it was found that less than half of the respondents chose diabetes when asked whether diabetes, breast cancer or AIDS causes the most deaths. Diabetes kills more than breast cancer and AIDS combined.  See this Week's Item #13.   Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:26:45 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8589&Itemid=8 The two factors most strongly associated with retinopathy at 10 years were impaired fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c. A fasting blood glucose of 126mg/dL for the diagnosis of diabetes should be reevaluated.   Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:39 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8588&Itemid=8 The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) announced the release of several new guidelines related to diabetes management at the IDF 20th World Diabetes Congress. These include the first-ever international guidelines on the management of diabetes in pregnancy and guidelines on the use of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) among Type 2 diabetic patients not being treated with insulin. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:58:42 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8587&Itemid=8 The FDA has expanded the indication and prescribing language for the Type 2 diabetes drug exenatide (Byetta), extending its approval to use as monotherapy for glycemic control in adults, but with precautions. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:57:25 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8586&Itemid=8 Taking a low-dose aspirin every day can help prevent heart attacks in people who've already had one. But if you've never had a heart attack (or stroke), the risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin outweigh the benefits, according to a new published report out of the U.K.   Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:56:24 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8585&Itemid=8 We have seen that dentists can play a major role by identifying those at risk for diabetes, but now a new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further evaluation. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:54:07 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8584&Itemid=8 Diabetes increases people's risk for several conditions, including heart attacks. Now there may be another health risk to add: cancer. Studies suggest that people with diabetes and signs of diabetes may also be at increased risk for certain cancers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:51:35 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8583&Itemid=8 Patients or medical professionals who withdraw insulin from pen cartridges are at risk for dangerous errors. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:49:24 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8582&Itemid=8 Growth hormone increases insulin resistance and modestly improves lipid profiles in healthy older men and women, according to a new report. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:45:49 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8581&Itemid=8 Children who experience a faster increase in body mass index (BMI) than their peers are prone to developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, according to a new study. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:44:29 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8580&Itemid=8 Prehypertension increases the risk of diabetes, researchers say in a published report. Much of the risk is explained by disorders related to insulin resistance, they add.  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:42:12 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8579&Itemid=8 Two studies presented at the Obesity 2009 meeting have shown positive effects on weight loss using a combination of new agents.  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:40:45 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8578&Itemid=8 After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a new report. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:38:59 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8577&Itemid=8 It's a disease so common it strikes every 20 seconds, yet Americans earn a failing grade when it comes to basic knowledge about diabetes, according to a recent Harris Interactive survey conducted on behalf of the ADA. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:34:35 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8576&Itemid=8 Long-term fenofibrate use may protect against the loss of underlying renal function in patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to late-breaking trial results just released. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:32:46 +0100 http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8575&Itemid=8 Eating fast may curtail the release of hormones that help regulate appetite, potentially leading to overeating, researchers said. Eating slower allows the satiety hormones to work effectively. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:29:59 +0100