A new study suggests that a mother’s stem cells could be stored and used to treat her diabetic child.
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Mild Gestational Diabetes Raises Risk of Cryptorchidism
Minor elevations in glucose during pregnancy are associated with a significantly increased risk of having an infant with an abnormal testicular descent, also known as congenital cryptorchidism, the results of a case-control study suggest.
Read More »Antidepressants Boost Insulin Sensitivity
Certain non-diabetic patients with major depressive disorder show improved insulin sensitivity following treatment with amitriptyline or paroxetine.
Read More »Caffeine Halves Pain After Exercise – Study
One less excuse not to exercise. Having a caffeine supplement, equivalent to about two cups of coffee, an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards by 48 per cent, says researchers. More effective then aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
Read More »Bile Acid-Binding Resin Treats Diabetes
Colestimide, a resin that binds and eliminates bile acids, seems to be an effective treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes — according to a new report.
Read More »Universal Healthcare Closer to Reality for U.S.
President Bush and candidates for President are all on board to push for Universal Healthcare. The 42 million people without health insurance, including those with diabetes may now have some hope.
Read More »FreeStyle Navigator Not as Precise as Other Glucose Meters
It may not be as accurate as a blood glucose monitor, but the results can provide important information to the patient as to what is happening, when they are not checking, it will be a great motivational tool!
Read More »Gaining Weight Influences Earning Power
Piling on the pounds is not only bad for health it can have a negative impact on earning power.Higher
Read More »New BP Combo Coming to Market
Clinical trials demonstrated that Exforge helped 9 out of 10 patients to reach their blood pressure goal.
Read More »RAS and ACE Inhibitors Delays & Prevents Type 2 Diabetes by 25%
Mechanisms of protective effects induced by blockade of the renin-angiotensin system: novel role of the pancreatic islet angiotensin-generating system in Type 2 diabetes.
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