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Heart risks from sleep apnea similar to those from diabetes: Study

SugarDown — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:04:26 +0000

It looks like people with diabetes and those who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have similar risks for the early heart damage and cardiovascular disease. The study was conducted in Romania. Both groups have stiffer arteries. The study included 20 people, who had moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (without diabetes), 20 people with diabetes and 20 people who are healthy. The research then looked at how their arteries were able to respond to a series of tests.

Read article from Huffington Post

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Diabetes and bedtime blood sugars

SugarDown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:04:21 +0000

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 general feeling of restlessness.” However, some people do not get the symptoms, which may be dangerous and result in loss of consciousness or seizures. With bedtime blood sugars confusion may be heightened more than during the daytime.

National diabetes audit: England and Wales

SugarDown — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:59:05 +0000

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 a stroke.

* 210% more likely to have a leg amputated above or below the knee

* 331% more likely to need part of a foot removed

* 48% more likely to suffer heart attack

See the National Diabetes Audit 2010-11 Report 2 – Complications and Mortality

Read article from the Guardian

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Cinnamon: Solution to control blood glucose levels?

SugarDown — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:33:06 +0000

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 in regulating blood glucose levels in normal-weight and obese adults. Consumption of about 2 tsp. of cinnamon (ground cassia cinnamon or “Chinese cinnamon” was used in the study) with a meal reduced blood glucose at 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes after the meal was consumed. Be careful though, studies have also shown that consuming too much cinnamon may leads to liver disease.

Read “Cinnamon for glycemic control in gestational diabetes: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled pilot study” published in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (2005).

“Effect of Ground Cinnamon on Postprandial Blood Glucose Concentration in Normal-Weight and Obese Adults” published in Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2012).

Read full article from CDAPress.

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Weight loss surgery may not combat diabetes long-term

SugarDown — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:18:37 +0000

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 “Impact of Different Bariatric Surgical Procedures on Insulin Action and β-Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes” published in Diabetes Care (2009).

“Bariatric Surgery and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Swedish Obese Subjects” published in The

New England Journal of Medicine (2012).

“Lifestyle, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors 10 Years after Bariatric Surgery” published in The

New England Journal of Medicine (2004).

Recent blog post from New York Times

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Diabetes linked to depression and other mood disorders

SugarDown — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:30:00 +0000

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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Glucose levels measured in saliva

SugarDown — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:55:16 +0000

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

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She’s got juvenile diabetes; she’s seeking a cure

SugarDown — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:45:41 +0000

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 at the Mall of America every year. The walk supports Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and will be held on February 23, 2013 this year. Annually, supporters raise $2 million and there are close to 20,000 participants.

Westad has fundraised more than $5,000 last year and is hoping to raise the same this year. There are two hair salons that are supporting her goals by donating $5 per adult and $3 per child hair cut.

Read the story here from Patch

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New guideline recommends insulin therapy in some younger patients with type 2 diabetes

SugarDown — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:53:25 +0000

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 soon as possible before waiting to see if lifestyle changes would help.

Metformin and nutritional planning is prescribed for those who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Exercise(at least 60 minutes a day) is highly recommended.

Read Fredericksburg News

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Staying positive with diabetes

SugarDown — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:36:36 +0000

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 and are often not sure how to respond or what to do.

Many people are constantly lessons about being able to better manage her diabetes and Amy Ryan describes her lessons. She writes about diabetes burnout, where at first patients are very careful about their decisions but later struggle as they try to make the best decisions. Patients stop checking glucose levels and carbs. Ryan wanted to tell her personal story instead of the medical definitions and descriptions.

Here are some strategies to keep in mind:

* Aim for better, not perfect.

* Ask for support.

* Concentrate on the positive

* Focus on what you want.

* Mentor someone.

* Practice gratitude.

* Take small steps where you see you can improve.

Read story from USA Today

Here is another story - Psychotherapist Who Knows Life with Diabetes from Diabetes Daily

Staying Positive With Diabetes from Everyday Health

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