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Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a new study from researchers in the UK. The severity of DPN ...

Sleep apnea created Jun 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Diabetes linked to increased cause-specific mortality

(HealthDay) -- Diabetes is linked with a significantly increased risk of death from many diseases, including specific cancers, in both men and women, according to a study published online June 14 in Diabetes Ca ...

Diabetes created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New evidence in fructose debate: Could it be healthy for us?

A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit.

Diabetes created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Study shows treating diabetes early, intensively is best strategy

Intensive early treatment of type 2 diabetes slows down progression of the disease by preserving the body's insulin-producing capacity, a UT Southwestern study has shown.

Diabetes created Jun 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Chemicals in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women

A study lead by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) shows an association between increased concentrations of phthalates in the body and an increased risk of diabetes in women. Phthalates are endocrine disrupting ...

Diabetes created Jul 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Obesity plus low vitamin D may add up to a greater risk of diabetes

The combination of obesity and vitamin D deficiency may put people at even greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, according to new research from the Drexel University School of Public Health recently ...

Diabetes created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Many adults with diabetes have no insurance coverage

(HealthDay) -- Approximately two million adults under the age of 65 years with diabetes have no health insurance, according to research published online July 11 in Diabetes Care.

Diabetes created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Blood sugar diabetes risk for South Asians

A new diabetes study at the University of Leicester has discovered that South Asians (people of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lanka origin) have higher levels of blood sugar than white Europeans independent of risk ...

Diabetes created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Racial disparity in diabetes mostly due to lifestyle

(HealthDay) -- For postmenopausal women there are large racial/ethnic differences in diabetes incidence, but these are mostly attributable to lifestyle factors, according to a study published online July 25 ...

Diabetes created Jul 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Good long-term limb salvage for diabetic foot patients

(HealthDay) -- For patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), long-term limb salvage is favorable; however, long-term survival remains poor, particularly for those with peripheral artery disease (PAD) or chronic ...

Diabetes created Jul 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Obesity in type 2 diabetes: Recommendations from guidelines are largely consistent

On 10th July 2012, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) published the results of a literature search for evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of obesity in type 2 diabetes. The aim ...

Diabetes created Jul 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

More Americans have at least 2 chronic health issues: CDC

(HealthDay) -- The number of Americans aged 45 and older with two or more chronic conditions has grown over the past decade, new research estimates, with seniors especially vulnerable to a rising risk of both ...

Health created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Almost half of type 2 diabetes patients report acute and chronic pain

Almost half of adults with type 2 diabetes report acute and chronic pain, and close to one quarter report neuropathy, fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance and physical or emotional disability, according to a study of more ...

Diabetes created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In diabetes, gastric emptying remains stable over time

(HealthDay)—Gastric emptying of solids and liquids and gastrointestinal symptoms remain stable over time in patients with long-term type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Aug. ...

Diabetes created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

For diabetics, a steady job is good for your health

If you're diabetic or prone to diabetes, having a steady job appears to be good for your health, and not just because of the insurance coverage.

Diabetes created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0