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Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say

Posted 22 hours ago by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 22 – Fish oil supplements could help reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. The supplements, also known as omega-3 fatty acids, increase levels of a hormone called adiponectin that's linked to insulin sensitivity, Harvard researchers found. Higher levels of this hormone in the bloodstream have also been linked to a lower risk for heart disease. "While prior animal studies found fish oil increased circulating adiponectin, whether similar effects apply in humans is not established," the study's lead author, Jason Wu, from the Harvard School of Public Health, said in a news release from the Endocrine Society. For their study, the researchers conducted a "meta-analysis" of 14 clinical trials. A meta-analysis reviews existing research and attempts to find a consistent pattern. In this case, the studies that were reviewed were all randomized, ... Read more

Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics

Posted 1 day 21 hours ago by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 21 – Depression can affect almost every aspect of life, but some of the changes brought about by the disorder can be downright dangerous for those with diabetes. New research has found that people with diabetes who are depressed have more than a 40 percent higher risk of having a severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episode that lands them in the hospital compared to people with diabetes who aren't depressed. "Depression is a very common accompanying condition for people with diabetes. It's important to know that depression can lead to hypoglycemic episodes," said study author Dr. Wayne Katon, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Washington Medical School in Seattle. "About one-quarter of all severe drug side effects that lead people to an ER visit or hospitalization are related to dramatic drops in blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is a dangerous and expensive problem. ... Read more

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Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics

Posted 9 days ago by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, May 14 – Despite prior research suggesting that the widely used diabetes drug metformin might help cancer patients, a new study finds it does not boost survival for older breast cancer patients with diabetes. Previous research has found that metformin was associated with an up to 30 percent reduction in new cancers in breast cancer patients without diabetes, noted study author Dr. Iliana Lega, a research fellow at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. Prior research has also tied use of the drug to slowed tumor growth. "Metformin is a drug commonly used by diabetic patients to control the amount of glucose [sugar] in their blood," Lega explained in a hospital news release. "Although existing scientific literature suggests that the drug may prevent new cancers and death from breast cancer, our study found the drug did not significantly impact survival rates in our patients." The ... Read more

How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control

Posted 30 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 30 – Gastric bypass – a widely used weight-loss procedure – appears to change the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, which could explain how the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a small new study. The findings could lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. Untreated, diabetes can lead to heart disease, blindness, amputations and kidney disease. In gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is divided into two sections. Food is then directed to the smaller section, so people feel full after eating less food. This study included four women who had gastric bypass surgery. During the operation, a catheter was inserted into the larger, bypassed section of each patient's stomach. After the surgery, the researchers sent food through the catheter into this part of the stomach and analyzed the hormones produced. ... Read more

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Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice

Posted 25 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, April 25 – A hormone that could lead to more effective diabetes treatment has been identified by researchers. The hormone, called betatrophin, causes mice to produce insulin-secreting pancreatic beta cells at up to 30 times the normal rate. But it only produces insulin when the body needs it, according to the team at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. The researchers said their findings offer the potential for the natural regulation of insulin and a significant reduction in diabetes-related complications such as blindness and limb amputation. The study is published in the April 25 online edition of the journal Cell and in its May 9 print issue. Although the hormone shows promise in lab mice, much more work is needed before it could be considered as a treatment for diabetes in humans, the researchers noted. Results obtained in animal experiments often aren't attainable in trials ... Read more

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12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study

Posted 25 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, April 25 – Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends. The finding is based on an analysis of data collected from more than 28,000 people in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The increased risk of developing diabetes associated with having one sugar-sweetened soft drink a day fell to 18 percent when the investigators took into account people's total calorie intake and body-mass index (BMI), a measurement of body fat based on height and weight. Both total calorie intake and BMI are believed to play a role in the link between sugar-sweetened soft drinks and diabetes risk. The fact that diabetes risk fell only slightly when these two factors were taken into account could indicate that the effect of ... Read more

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Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds

Posted 24 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, April 24 – More Americans are meeting diabetes care goals, but nearly half still aren't achieving major targets for controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, government health officials say. Just 14 percent of people with diabetes hit all the recommended health targets during the first decade of the 21st century, according to the new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Researchers found that between 1999 and 2010, the number of people with diabetes who achieved their blood sugar goals improved by about 8 percent. That same time period saw a nearly 12 percent improvement in the number of people meeting their blood pressure goals. And 21 percent more people lowered their LDL cholesterol (the bad type) to less than 100 milligrams per deciliter during the study time period. Tobacco use was one ... Read more

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Could Coffee Bean Extract Help Control Blood Sugar?

Posted 9 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 9 – A natural extract from unroasted coffee beans may be a tool in fighting the uncontrolled blood sugar levels characteristic of diabetes, a small, preliminary new study suggests. Research done in India on normal-weight participants with normal blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels found that various doses of supplements containing green coffee extract all lowered blood sugar, with higher doses associated with larger drops. "If this can influence a normal person's [glucose levels], then it should be even better for diabetics because they have a problem," said study author Joe Vinson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, in Pennsylvania. "The green coffee [extract] is the best aspect of coffee to be taken, I think." The study was funded by Applied Foods of Austin, Texas, manufacturers of the green coffee extract. Vinson was scheduled to present the ... Read more

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Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk

Posted 8 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, April 8 – Young adults who have higher levels of mercury in their systems may face a 65 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study warns. The findings – which are the first to link mercury and diabetes in humans – are alarming in terms of nutrition because eating fish and shellfish is the main source of mercury in people, the researchers added. They noted that nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, but they also contain lean protein and other important nutrients, such as magnesium and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which could counter the effects of mercury. The study included nearly 3,900 men and women between the ages of 20 and 32 who were free of diabetes in 1987 and followed until 2005. Mercury levels in their toenails were measured, and they were tested for diabetes during the study period. The link between ... Read more

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Study Suggests Link Between Hormone Melatonin and Type 2 Diabetes

Posted 2 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

TUESDAY, April 2 – Decreased levels of the hormone melatonin may be linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, according to new research. A study of U.S. women found that those with the lowest levels of melatonin had more than twice the risk of type 2 diabetes compared to women with the highest levels of the hormone. This association held true even after the researchers controlled for other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, such as body weight and dietary habits. But whether too little melatonin actually causes type 2 diabetes isn't clear. "We found an association between melatonin and type 2 diabetes; what we haven't got from this study is causality," said study lead author Dr. Ciaran McMullan, a research fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "That's the next step of research." The findings shouldn't change clinical management. "There's no evidence that taking melatonin ... Read more

New Drug Approved for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted 1 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, April 1 – Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans. The drug is among a new class of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors. It works to block reabsoprtion of glucose by the kidneys, leading to more glucose being excreted by the body, the agency said in a news release. The drug's safety and effectiveness were evaluated in nine clinical trials involving more than 10,200 people. The trials showed improvement in blood glucose levels and glucose control, the FDA said. Invokana, which users should combine with proper diet and exercise, shouldn't be taken by people with type 1 diabetes, by those who have elevated ketones of the blood or urine, or by people with kidney impairment or end stage renal disease, the FDA said. The most common side effects noted ... Read more

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FDA Approves Invokana - First in New Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs

Posted 1 Apr 2013 by Drugs.com

FRIDAY, March 29 – The first in a new class of type 2 diabetes drugs was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Invokana (canagliflozin) tablets are to be taken, in tandem with a healthy diet and exercise, to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Invokana belongs to a class of drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It works by blocking the reabsorption of glucose (sugar) by the kidney and increasing glucose excretions in urine, the FDA said in a news release. "We continue to advance innovation with the approval of new drug classes that provide additional treatment options for chronic conditions that impact public health," Dr. Mary Parks, director of the division of metabolism and endocrinology products in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in the news release. About 24 million Americans have type 2 ... Read more

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FDA Approves Invokana to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Posted 29 Mar 2013 by Drugs.com

March 29, 2013 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Invokana (canagliflozin) tablets, used with diet and exercise, to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease, affecting about 24 million people and accounting for more than 90 percent of diabetes cases diagnosed in the United States. Over time, high blood sugar levels can increase the risk for serious complications, including heart disease, blindness, and nerve and kidney damage. “Invokana is the first diabetes treatment approved in a new class of drugs known as sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors,” said Mary Parks, M.D., director of the Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology Products in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “We continue to advance innovation with the approval of new drug classes that provide additio ... Read more

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Health Tip: Dieticians Can Help Diabetics

Posted 29 Mar 2013 by Drugs.com

-- Controlling your diet is an important part of managing diabetes, and working with a registered dietician (R.D.) can help. The American Diabetes Association says an R.D. can help you: Learn how to balance activity and the foods you eat. Learn to read food labels and make the best choices. Create a daily meal plan. Plan for special events and dining out. Learn to incorporate ethnic foods into your diet. Understand how to make healthy substitutions and find helpful cookbooks. Read more

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Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients From Taking Meds

Posted 27 Mar 2013 by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 27 – Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds. This is an important issue because depression in adults with diabetes is often chronic and may require long-term treatment with medication, the researchers said. The nearly 1,400 patients in the study were followed for 12 months after being prescribed an antidepressant. Most of the patients filled the prescription at least once, but 43 percent did not refill the prescription and nearly two-thirds had stopped taking their antidepressant medication by the end of the study. The investigators found that 72 percent of the patients struggled to understand basic health instructions, which the study authors called "limited health literacy." These patients were much less likely to keep taking their antidepressants ... Read more

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