Diabetes and bedtime blood sugars
How do you best your regulate sugar levels at night time? Regulating blood sugars at night time can increase safety and help people with diabetes sleep better at night time. Most people will wake up if something is wrong with their sugar levels. Indicators may include strange sensations, “fast heart rate, hunger, sweating, or a [...]
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Jun, 18, 2013
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National diabetes audit: England and Wales
National Diabetes Audit examined the NHS’s treatment of almost 2 million people from England and Wales was published and presented a few concerns: People with diabetes were: * 144% more at risk of needing kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant * 65% more likely to have heart failure * 25% more at risk of suffering [...]
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- Jun, 17, 2013
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Cinnamon: Solution to control blood glucose levels?
Especially around the holiday season, cinnamon is often used for cooking. But can it be used to control blood glucose levels? Cinnamon is low in calories, source of manganese and fiber, and can be used as anti-inflammatory, boosting brain function, and lowering cholesterol and triglycerides levels. In a recent study, cinnamon was reported to aid [...]
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- Jun, 16, 2013
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Weight loss surgery may not combat diabetes long-term
In the last few years, weight loss gastric bypass surgery has been used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, many studies are showing that this does not necessarily work over the long term. Many still have diabetes after the surgery. For others, a third redevelop diabetes within five years after the surgery. Read original article [...]
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- Jun, 15, 2013
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Diabetes linked to depression and other mood disorders
It has been shown that diabetes has a close link with patients’ suffering from depression and other mood disorders. “The Prevalence of Comorbid Depression in Adults With Diabetes” published in Diabetes Care (2001). “Elevated Depression Symptoms, Antidepressant Medicine Use, and Risk of Developing Diabetes During the Diabetes Prevention Program” published in Diabetes Care (2008) ### [...]
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- Jun, 14, 2013
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Glucose levels measured in saliva
Engineers at Brown University have designed a biochip has been designed that can measure glucose in saliva, not blood. The biochip uses plasmonic interferometers. Glucose in human saliva is typically about 100 times less concentrated than in the blood. Read article from Brown University ### Learn more about the pharmaceutical company focused on the development, [...]
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- Jun, 13, 2013
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She’s got juvenile diabetes; she’s seeking a cure
It is always inspiring to see youth trying to plan events to raise awareness and funds for diabetes. Cassie Westad, a fifth grader and an 11 years old, is one of these youth and has planned an event now for six years. She participates in the annual Juvenile Diabetes, “Walk to Cure Diabetes”, fundraising walk [...]
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- Jun, 12, 2013
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New guideline recommends insulin therapy in some younger patients with type 2 diabetes
The American Diabetes Association, the Pediatric Endocrine Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics just published “New Guideline Recommends Insulin Therapy in Some Younger Patients With Type 2 Diabetes”. These are specifically focusing on children ages from 10 to 18. It is now recommended to start medicine as [...]
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- Jun, 11, 2013
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Staying positive with diabetes
Amy Ryan, an attorney, recently published a book ‘Shot: Staying Alive With Diabetes’ about her struggle with diabetes 1. Her diabetes was detected at the age of 29 and she has written about her journey. She is now 46 with a family. When anyone is diagnosed, they may go through so many emotions and feelings [...]
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- Jun, 10, 2013
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Improving glucose levels in type 1 diabetes
Canadian Medical Association published a report that “dual-hormone artificial pancreas system” advances how glucoses levels are controlled, which can lead to decline in risks associated with hyperglycemia. Sensor readings that are taken continuously, and are based on the intelligent dosing algorithm, allow for infusion pumps to properly deliver insulin and glucagon. What makes this process [...]
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- Jun, 09, 2013
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