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Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes

Posted 7 days ago by Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 6 – New research shows that the pancreas has sweet-taste receptors – like those found on the tongue – that can "taste" fructose. Fructose is a common ingredient in many foods and beverages. Nutrition experts have warned that Americans take in far too much fructose and the new findings might bolster their concerns. In lab studies of pancreas cells from both humans and mice, the researchers found that when the pancreas tastes fructose from foods, it responds by producing more insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows sugar from the blood to enter the body's cells. However, excess levels of insulin, or an inefficient use of insulin, have been linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. "The coolest thing in my mind is that we now understand that taste isn't only for the tongue. We have a whole slew of cells for controlling how we deal with sugars," said the ... Read more

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Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study

Posted 10 days ago by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Feb. 3 – Diabetes is associated with hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn't well-controlled, new research indicates. The study, done by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, examined the medical records of 990 men and women who had hearing tests between 2000 and 2008. Patients with diabetes were divided into two groups: well-controlled and poorly controlled. Among women aged 60 to 75, hearing loss was 14 percent worse even in well-controlled diabetics compared to those without diabetes. That is not a clinically significant loss, noted study author Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuk, chairwoman of the department of otolaryngology at the Henry Ford Healthcare System in Detroit. "An individual might not notice it," Yaremchuk said. On the other hand, poorly controlled diabetics' hearing was 28 percent worse than the non-diabetic group's hearing. Younger ... Read more

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Lifestyle Counseling Helps Diabetes Patients Control Blood Sugar

Posted 19 days ago by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 – Incorporating lifestyle counseling into routine care for diabetes patients significantly reduces the time it takes them to reach their treatment goals, according to a new study. It included more than 30,000 diabetes patients with elevated blood glucose, blood pressure or cholesterol who received diet, exercise and weight loss counseling in a primary care setting for at least two years, with an average follow-up of nearly seven years. Using counseling in primary care reduced the time it took for the patients to lower their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to the researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The more frequently patients received counseling, the quicker they reached their treatment goals. Those who received face-to-face counseling at least once a month took an average of 3.9 weeks to reach their goals, compared ... Read more

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Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops: CDC

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TUESDAY, Jan. 24 – The rate of leg and foot amputations among diabetes patients aged 40 and older fell by 65 percent between 1996 and 2008, a new U.S. government study shows. The analysis of data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey found that the rate of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations among adults with diagnosed diabetes was 3.9 per 1,000 in 2008, compared with 11.2 per 1,000 in 1996, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Non-traumatic lower-limb amputations are the result of circulatory problems that are common among people with diabetes, as opposed to traumatic amputations caused by injuries. In 2008, the rate of diabetes-related leg and foot amputations was higher for men than women (6 versus 1.9 per 1,000) and higher for blacks than for whites (4.9 versus 2.9 per 1,000). Adults aged 75 and older had the highest rate (6.2 per 1,000) of all ... Read more

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Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose?

Posted 16 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

-- People with diabetes should monitor the amount of glucose (sugar) in their blood. Insulin and certain drugs often are key, but so is understanding what causes blood sugar levels to fluctuate. The American Diabetes Association mentions these factors: The foods you eat. How much you exercise, and when. Where in the body you inject insulin. The time of day that you inject yourself. Being sick. Being under stress. Read more

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U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases

Posted 12 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, Jan. 12 – A national community-based diabetes prevention program in the United States could prevent or delay 885,000 cases of type 2 diabetes over 25 years, a new federal government study says. Overall, the program would save $29.8 billion in medical costs. But, the program itself would require a $24 billion investment. Still, the researchers said, it would only take about 14 years to recoup the money spent on the program. "The take-home message is that implementing screening and community-based lifestyle interventions can improve health and reduce health care costs over the long term. This is an efficient use of health care resources," said Xiaohui Zhuo, a health economist in the division of diabetes translation at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Findings from Zhuo's study are published in the January issue of Health Affairs, a thematic issue of the ... Read more

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Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings: Study

Posted 10 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Jan. 10 – Diabetes is a costly disease, and new research suggests those costs may extend far beyond the obvious expense of medicine and related health care. The study authors found that young people with diabetes were more likely to drop out of high school and, over a lifetime, could expect to earn about $160,000 less than those without diabetes. "A lot of studies, when they look at the toll diabetes takes, look at medical expenses when people are much older. We wanted to look at people who were much younger, and to look at non-medical outcomes and expenses. We found a pretty large difference in individuals with diabetes and their peers," said Jason Fletcher, an associate professor in the division of health policy and administration at Yale University. The findings are published in the January issue of Health Affairs. More than 23 million people in the United States have ... Read more

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Diabetes Care Thwarted by Unstable Health Insurance: Study

Posted 6 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Jan. 6 – Diabetes patients require continuous health coverage to ensure they receive recommended care, a new study concludes. For the study, U.S. researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,400 diabetes patients who received medical care between 2005 and 2007 at 50 federally qualified health centers in Oregon. At these centers, free or reduced-cost care is provided to low-income patients whether they have insurance or not. Of the patients in the study, 52 percent had continuous health insurance coverage (most often provided by Medicaid), 21 percent had interrupted coverage during the three-year period, and 27 percent had no coverage. Patients with private insurance were not included in the study. The researchers looked at whether the patients received four health services recommended at least once a year for diabetes patients: a lipid test for high cholesterol; a flu vaccine; a ... Read more

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Health Tip: Footcare Suggestions for Diabetics

Posted 3 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

-- Two common complications of diabetes are nerve damage and poor circulation, which make foot problems common among diabetics. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these footcare suggestions for people with diabetes: Avoid walking barefoot to reduce the risk of injury. Carefully wash your feet with warm water and gentle soap each day, making sure the water isn't too hot and that you carefully dry your feet. Moisturize the skin on your feet frequently. Keep toenails trimmed. Cut them straight across to help prevent ingrown nails. Avoid using over-the-counter medications, antiseptic solutions, anything sharp or heating pads on your feet. Keep your feet warm at all times. Don't smoke. Read more

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Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes

Posted 22 Dec 2011 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, Dec. 22 – Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes aged 19 to 59, say new guidelines from the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The vaccination should be done as soon as possible after adults in this age group are diagnosed with diabetes. Unvaccinated adults with diabetes who are older than 59 can receive hepatitis B vaccination at the discretion of their doctor, the ACIP advises. The recommendations are outlined in the Dec. 23 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 700,000 and 1.4 million people in the United States are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), according to background information in the report. Chronic HBV infection damages the liver and can lead to serious illness and death. More than 15 ... Read more

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Health Tip: Diabetes Can Raise the Risk of Skin Infections

Posted 22 Dec 2011 by Drugs.com

-- At some time in their lives, as many as one-third of people with diabetes will develop a skin infection, the American Diabetes Association says. The ADA says these common bacterial infections may affect diabetics: Styes, infection of the eyelid glands. Folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle. Boils. Carbuncles, a type of deep-skin infection. Infections of the skin surrounding the nails. Read more

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Driving Isn't An Issue for Most People With Diabetes

Posted 20 Dec 2011 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Dec. 20 – Diabetes needn't prevent someone from driving, and only a doctor should decide if complications are severe enough to keep an individual off the road, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) says. In a new position statement published in the January issue of Diabetes Care, the association advises against blanket bans or restrictions. Instead, it recommends that patients who have issues that might pose a driving risk be assessed by a physician who normally cares for people with diabetes. "There have been inappropriate pushes to try to restrict driving licensure for people with diabetes, and we were concerned that these recommendations were coming from people who didn't really know diabetes, and were unnecessarily restrictive," explained Dr. Daniel Lorber, chair of the writing group that developed the position statement and director of endocrinology at New York Hospital ... Read more

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Hispanics With Diabetes Urged to Get Yearly Foot Care

Posted 18 Nov 2011 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Nov. 18 – Hispanics are the focus of a campaign to promote foot care among people with diabetes, says the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Hispanics are 66 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with diabetes, which can result in foot ulcers and lower limb amputations. Leading causes of type 2 diabetes include poor diet, lack of exercise and genetics, risk factors that are especially high among Hispanics, according to the association. The "Knock Your Socks Off" campaign in November coincides with Diabetes Awareness Month and encourages people with diabetes to get an annual foot exam, which can reduce the risk of amputation by 45 percent to 85 percent. "Your feet are a mirror of your health – especially when you have or are at risk for diabetes," APMA President Dr. Michael King said in an association news release. "The 'Knock Your Socks Off' campaign ... Read more

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Health Tip: Managing Diabetes While Under Stress

Posted 11 Nov 2011 by Drugs.com

-- Managing diabetes can be tough enough, but the challenge is even greater when you're under stress. The American Diabetes Association says possible impacts of stress on diabetes management include the risks of: A sudden, dramatic rise in blood glucose levels. Strong negative emotions. Difficulty making decisions or thinking clearly. Compulsive eating or making unhealthy food choices. Significant strain on the heart and circulatory system. Read more

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More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients

Posted 26 Sep 2011 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, Sept. 26 – Diabetes patients who visit a primary care doctor every few weeks achieve quicker control of their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, researchers have found. Control of these levels reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications, but most diabetes patients do not have these levels under control. Current treatment guidelines do not outline how often diabetes patients should see a doctor. To determine whether more frequent doctor visits could help diabetes patients get control of their condition in a shorter period of time, researchers analyzed data from 26,496 adult diabetes patients who visited primary care doctors in Boston for at least two years between January 2000 and January 2009. For patients who saw their doctor every one to two weeks, the median (midpoint) times to achieving their treatment goals were: 4.4 months without insulin and ... Read more

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