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New Medicare Perk: Diabetes Prevention
Posted 5 days ago by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 – Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Almost half of Americans 65 and older have prediabetes, and many don't know it. In addition to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, prediabetes puts people at risk of heart disease and stroke, according to the American Association of ...
Red and Processed Meats Linked to Liver Woes
Posted 20 Mar 2018 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, March 20, 2018 – Bacon lovers, a new study has some bad news for you: Eating a lot of processed and red meats may up your odds for a serious liver condition and insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. The study found that people who consumed the highest amounts of red and processed meats had nearly a 50 percent increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and ...
Great Recession of 2008 Triggered More Than Financial Woes
Posted 12 Mar 2018 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, March 12, 2018 – The economic downturn of a decade ago did more than shrink retirement portfolios: New research shows it also took a toll on people's health. For instance, blood pressure and blood sugar levels went up. The study found that after the recession, people younger than 65 who were taking blood pressure medication had higher readings for systolic blood pressure (the top number) ...
The Sooner Type 2 Diabetes Arrives, the Worse for Your Heart
Posted 23 Feb 2018 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 – A type 2 diabetes diagnosis that comes early in life carries a deadly load of health risks, new research shows. It was associated with a 60 percent higher relative risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. Not only that, it was linked to almost a 30 percent higher risk of death from any cause, though a lower risk of dying from cancer was seen. "Type 2 diabetes in young ...
Rotating Night Shifts a Path to Diabetes, Study Suggests
Posted 20 Feb 2018 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2018 – Working the night shift may play havoc with your blood sugar levels, a new study contends. For the study, researchers looked at data on more than 270,000 people in the United Kingdom and found that those who worked irregular or rotating shifts that included night shifts were 44 percent more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those who worked only days. "Shift work, ...
What Might Make Prostate Cancer's Return More Likely?
Posted 26 Jan 2018 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2018 – Obesity and other health problems may boost the chances of cancer returning after a man has his prostate removed, a new study finds. "Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and up to 30 percent of patients will develop recurrence after [prostate removal]," said study author Dr. Arash Samiei, of Allegheny Health Network's urology department in Pittsburgh. ...
Big Strides Made in Diabetes Care
Posted 5 Jan 2018 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2018 – This past year was a busy, productive one for diabetes research and care. "2017 was a year of progress in our understanding of diabetes and its complications, the tools available to help people manage their diabetes, and attention to the economic and accessibility challenges faced by people with diabetes," said Dr. William Cefalu, chief scientific and medical officer for ...
Overweight Kids Don't Have to Be Overweight Adults
Posted 20 Dec 2017 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 – Overweight children often become obese adults, with attendant problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But a new study suggests there are "critical windows" where that path to weight gain can be changed. The study, involving more than 2,700 Finnish adults, found what many studies have shown before: Childhood body mass index, or BMI, is a good predictor of ...
Friendships May Be Your Defense Against Diabetes
Posted 19 Dec 2017 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2017 – You probably lean on your friends in tough times. Now, new research suggests your pals might even help you prevent one very big health problem – type 2 diabetes. In a study of nearly 3,000 middle-aged to elderly people in the Netherlands, researchers found that people who had social networks of 10 to 12 people were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people with ...
Younger People With Diabetes Have 7 Times Greater Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Posted 13 Nov 2017 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2017 – People younger than 50 with diabetes have a seven-times higher risk of dying from sudden cardiac death, preliminary research suggests. And their risk of dying from any kind of heart disease is eight times higher than for those without diabetes, the long-term Danish study also found. "It is important that healthcare providers are aware that young patients with diabetes ...
Switching to Whole Grain Foods Could Trim Your Waistline
Posted 9 Nov 2017 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2017 – Put down that forkful of perfectly twirled white spaghetti, and grab a plate of whole grain pasta instead. You'll feel fuller after switching out highly processed white grains for whole-grain alternatives, a new study from Denmark contends. Plus, you'll likely lose a little bit of weight and have reduced inflammation. Those changes could be helpful in preventing or ...
Kidney Failure Declining Among U.S. Diabetics: CDC
Posted 3 Nov 2017 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2017 – While diabetes cases continue to rise in the United States, one potential outcome – kidney failure – has decreased by one-third, health officials report. The rate of kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation among people with diabetes fell 33 percent from 2000 to 2014, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. This ...
Do Statins Raise Odds for Type 2 Diabetes?
Posted 24 Oct 2017 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2017 – Cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may lower your risk of heart disease, but also might boost the odds you'll develop type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. "In a group of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes, statins do seem to increase the risk of developing diabetes by about 30 percent," said the study's lead author, Dr. Jill Crandall. She's a ...
Fewer Diabetes Cases Being Missed
Posted 24 Oct 2017 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2017 – Although the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is still on the rise, the good news is that most people with the disease know they have it, a new study shows. The research suggests that over the past two and a half decades, the percentage of undiagnosed cases has dropped significantly. "If you're going to your doctor, you probably don't have to worry about ...
Health Tip: Best Grains And Starchy Veggies for Diabetics
Posted 18 Oct 2017 by Drugs.com
-- Diabetics should choose whole grains over other starchy foods because whole grains are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, the American Diabetes Association says. Processed foods with white flour and added sugar should be avoided. The ADA stresses the need to read product nutrition labels, saying you should look for these whole-grain ingredients: Bulgur (cracked wheat) Whole wheat flour ...
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