Diabetes

High Insulin Levels Linked To Breast Cancer
by eNotAlone.com
Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Bronx, NY, have discovered that higher circulating insulin levels in the blood appear to double the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Botox May Be Beneficial For Patients With Diabetes
by eNotAlone.com
Taiwanese doctors have found that Botox, the revolutionary cosmetic drug that is used to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles, may also be beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes who suffer from chronic pain in feet caused by nerve

Fructose VS Glucose
by eNotAlone.com
The scientists from University of California, Davis, came to the conclusion that in spite of the fact that different types of sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose all taste sweet, they have different effects on body.

Laughter - New Medication For Diabetics
by eNotAlone.com
Laughter could be a new priceless medicine for diabetic patients to improve their levels of cholesterol and possibly lower their risk of heart attack, according to findings of a new, but very small study by U.S. scientists.

Lack Of Vitamin D Leads To Teen Diabetes And Heart Problems
by eNotAlone.com
Lower levels of vitamin D in teenagers are associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and high blood sugar, reports a new U.S. study. The sunshine vitamin is needed for the development and maintenance of strong bones

Diabetes Can Be A Cause Of Postpartum Depression
by eNotAlone.com
Low-income pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes have nearly double the risk of experiencing postpartum depression compared to women without the blood sugar disorder, reports a new study.

Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview
Diabetes: Prevention, Control, and Cure
by Seymour L. Alterman, M.D., Donald A. Kullman, M.D.
If you or someone you love has diabetes, you need this up-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive guide. Written by two experienced physicians, this trusted reference, now completely revised, shares everything you need to know to keep yourself in the best

Women with Diabetes Face Greater Risk of Heart Disease
by National Institute of Health
If you are overweight, you are at risk for diabetes. And if you are a woman, you should know that diabetes can affect you differently than a man, particularly your heart. Diabetes is on the rise, both in men and women, young and old.

Diabetes: Equal Opportunity Disease?: Confronting Diabetes in High-Risk Populations
by National Institute of Health
Some populations have higher rates of diabetes. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders develop type 2 diabetes more often than white Americans. But obesity and physical inactivity may be greater risk

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Small Steps Yield Big Rewards
by National Institute of Health
Prediabetes causes no symptoms, but it is still a serious condition. Many people with prediabetes develop type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years. People with prediabetes also have a 50% higher risk of having a heart attack and stroke

Diabetes Widespread in Adults: One-Third Still Don't Know They Have It
by National Institute of Health
In a new analysis of national survey data, researchers found that the prevalence of diabetes in U.S. adults is continuing to rise. And despite efforts to raise awareness of the problem, about a third of adults with diabetes still don't know they have it.

Artificial Sweeteners
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Artificial sweeteners can help consumers cut down on calories and control weight, help to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, and potentially prevent cavities, according to the American Dietetic Association.

Inhaled Insulin
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
There is a new, potential alternative for many of the more than 5 million Americans who take insulin injections, with the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the first-ever inhaled insulin.

Blood Glucose Meters: Safety
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Glucose meters help people with diabetes check their blood sugar. And because diabetes that is not well-controlled can lead to complications such as blindness, these medical devices must be reliable, accurate, and easy to use and understand.

Managing Gestational Diabetes: A Patient's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
by National Institute of Health
Gestational diabetes is one of the most common health problems for pregnant women. It affects about 5 percent of all pregnancies, which means there are about 200,000 cases each year.

Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy
by National Institute of Health
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes, or high blood sugar, that only pregnant women get. In fact, the word gestational means pregnant. If a woman gets high blood sugar when she's pregnant, but she never had high blood sugar before

Guide to Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
by National Institute of Health
Your doctor says you have diabetes. This guide will help you learn how to take care of your diabetes and how to prevent some of the serious problems that diabetes can cause. We wrote this guide with help from people like you, people who have diabetes

Diabetes in Older People : Types, Health Concerns, Symptoms
by National Institute on Aging
Diabetes is a serious disease. It happens when your blood levels of glucose, a form of sugar, are too high. Diabetes can lead to dangerous health problems. The good news is that high glucose levels can be managed to help control the disease and prevent

Genes Play a Role
Diabetes Survival Guide: Understanding the Facts About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
by Stanley Mirsky, M.D., Joan Rattner Heilman
Many genetic markers for type 1 diabetes have been identified only recently. If a child has genes HLA-DR3 or HLA-DR4 on his sixth chromosome, inherited from both parents, he has 21?2 times more chance of becoming a type 1 diabetic after a viral infection.

What are the Culprits? Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes Survival Guide: Understanding the Facts About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
by Stanley Mirsky, M.D., Joan Rattner Heilman
The genetics of type 2 diabetes turns out to be very complicated, and the disease is thought to be caused, along with excess weight and a faulty lifestyle, by a variety of genes.