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You may have heard people who have extra weight around their waist may be more at risk of heart disease. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

“Because fewer people are dying of stroke, the need to prevent recurrent strokes in survivors is growing. In addition, the need for rehabilitation services for stroke survivors also is rising”

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The number of strokes caused by brain blood clots rose by almost 9 percent each year in Beijing in the two decades to 2004, researchers say, blaming the trend on economic prosperity and lifestyle changes.

While the number of people dying from these strokes is falling as a result of better health care, authorities should do more to reduce risk, including by improving diets, the Chinese researchers wrote in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

"The challenges include better control of stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity," wrote Dong Zhao, lead author of the study. Read more

“Unfortunately, people who are trying to lead a heart-healthy life by being physically active actually are exposing themselves to more risk on bad air days ... if they go outside to exercise.”

Air pollution is a rising and pervasive threat to cardiovascular health, but most Canadians don't realize the danger, says the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. via Calgary Sun

“The medical ICU patients were much sicker to begin with and may have already had kidney damage.”

The new research builds on previous randomized trials, including more than 2,700 patients, which reached the "startling" conclusion that IIT reduces the risk of death in critically ill patients, according to ... via Science Daily

“We have learned an immense amount in the past 20 years about the causes of the disease .... the challenge is how to translate this knowledge into effective therapies ... The JDRF center will help us tremendously with addressing this challenge.”

The children's diabetes center at the University of Colorado-Denver will receive $1 million a year for the next five years for a new autoimmunity research center -- only the seventh in the nation. via The Denver Business Journal

“Out of 92,102 nurses in the decade-long study, 1,844 developed diabetes.”

Toronto, Jan 30: Girls with big breasts have a 68 percent higher chance of developing diabetes by middle age than their small-breasted counterparts, according to a new study by Canadian scientists. via Newkerala.com

“People who are overweight or obese are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes”

An anti-inflammatory drug similar to aspirin may provide an inexpensive means of treating and/or reducing the risk for diabetes in obese young adults by reducing glycemia and lowering inflammation, a study ... via In Diabetes Today

“Why I sent it is a mystery. I don't really understand it. I wasn't feeling well. It was bad judgment”

A Texas doctor leaked confidential research to the makers of the popular diabetes drug Avandia weeks before a study was published tying the drug to higher heart risks, the scientific journal Nature reported ... via Physics Blog

“We have been able to demonstrate this in mice with type 1 diabetes, and other genetic studies have shown that this same mechanism is applicable to humans”

The gradual reduction in their regulating capacity seems to play a critical role in the onset of type 1 diabetes, as demonstrated in the latest study by Dr. via Science Daily

A Canadian health study suggested a link between a woman's breast size by age 20 and the development of type 2 diabetes as she matures. via The Post Chronicle

“The important differentiator here is the patient experience. They just wear a tiny waterproof unit -- about the size of a quarter -- and they don't have to interact with the device at all”

Diabetes Mine - the all things diabetes blog Weekly Nuggets Read Our Book NEWS FLASH: Medtronic Announces CGMS iPro Recorder A new addition to the burgeoning world of continuous glucose monitoring : Today ... via Diabetes Mine

For many people, life doesnt exist before their daily dose of caffeine. But, according to a new study, that extra shot of espresso or mid-afternoon soda may undermine treatment efforts for people suffering from ... via Health Scout

“Our study was the first to look at the metabolic changes that occur when you give salsalate to obese people who have not yet developed diabetes and we're really encouraged by what we found”

Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center are reporting that an inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug similar to aspirin, salsalate, may prevent type 2 diabetes by lowering blood glucose and reducing inflammation. via Newswise

“One of the most interesting characteristics of these (adult) progenitor cells is that they are almost indistinguishable from embryonic progenitor cells”

Belgian scientists, in an animal model, have identified a pancreatic progenitor cell with the capacity to generate new insulin-producing beta cells. via Daily India

New research shows that in people with high blood pressure as part of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increases the risk for heart disease, diuretics offer greater protection against ... via Medical News

“I would look at this as an interesting observation that needs to be explored and understood better. And I would certainly not be alarmed if I was a woman who happened to have a D cup as opposed to an A cup. And I think that's as far as I could go”

- A woman's bra size at age 20 may predict her risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life, with larger cup size linked to higher rates of diabetes, a new study suggests.

After accounting for factors known to increase likelihood of diabetes - things like a family history of the disease, body mass index, level of physical activity, smoking status and waist-to-hip measurements - the researchers said the figures still show that women who wore B, C and D cups developed the disease at higher rates than women who wore A cup bras. Read more

The family of a Minnesota student who died in Japan last June filed a wrongful death lawsuit today against the People to People exchange program and a related company, alleging they failed to get him prompt ... via The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

“The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing, in part because of population aging, but also in younger persons”

By Andrew Stern

CHICAGO (Reuters) - More elderly Americans are contracting diabetes and the majority develop complications such as heart disease that might be prevented if they properly monitored their health, a researcher said on Monday.

The study of Medicare beneficiaries found 2.7 percent of a group of 1.5 million enrollees in the government-funded insurance program for the elderly were diagnosed with diabetes in 2003, compared to 2.2 percent diagnosed in 1994.

Overall, one-quarter of those 65 or older had type-2 diabetes in 2003, up from 15 percent in 1994, the report said. The 1.5 million people studied represented a group of 5 percent of Medicare enrollees whose health is being tracked by the program. Read more

CAMBRIDGE, England, Jan. 27 Environmental pollution may be causing the worldwide surge in type 2 diabetes cases, England's Cambridge University researchers said in a new article. via Earth Times

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My dear mom, 74 years of age, recently passed away, and the cause was a perforated ulcer. via St. Augustine Record

“People who are overweight or obese are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes”

An anti-inflammatory drug similar to aspirin may provide an inexpensive means of treating and/or reducing the risk for diabetes in obese young adults by reducing glycemia and lowering inflammation, a study ... via Newswise

“What we are really showing here is that when people with type-2 diabetes who are regular coffee drinkers drink coffee, it produces an elevation in their glucose throughout the day above what it is if they don't have caffeine”

By Will Dunham

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cutting down on caffeine could help people with the most common form of diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, researchers said on Monday.

Giving caffeine to a small group of people with type 2 diabetes caused their levels of the blood sugar glucose to rise through the day, especially after meals, researchers at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, found.

"Caffeine appears to disrupt glucose metabolism in a way that could be harmful to people with type-2 diabetes," James Lane, a Duke medical psychologist who led the study, said in a telephone interview. Read more

“This encouraging preclinical work continues to provide strong basic science support and direction for our efforts to explore MSI-1436 as a therapy for type 2 diabetes”

Main Category: Diabetes Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Genaera Corporation announced a poster presentation of preclinical data on trodusquemine , Genaera's ... via MediLexicon

MIIS, www.microislet.com ), a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of transplantation therapies for diabetes, announced that Jonathan R. T. Lakey, PhD is no longer the ... via Freshnews

Some of our nation's largest health-care spending problems can be addressed by the most fundamental of solutions. via Salt Lake Tribune

Washington, Jan 26: It has been estimated that almost 9pct of teenagers may be suffering from metabolic syndrome, a clustering of risk factors that may cause disease and diabetes in adulthood. via Daily India

“It would make sense for FDA to require manufacturers to conduct an endpoint study to determine whether Vytorin just reduces cholesterol or if it also reduces heart attacks.”

Recent studies that raised questions about the benefits of the cholesterol medication Vytorin, manufactured by Merck and Schering-Plough , and the safety of the type 2 diabetes treatment Avandia, manufactured ... via EMaxHealth

“Our previous studies have shown an association between recent diagnoses of diabetes and pancreatic cancer”

Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology Diabetes A new Mayo Clinic study found that 40 percent of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed with diabetes prior to ... via MediLexicon

LONDON - European regulators on Thursday recommended that patients with heart disease or leg pains -- a possible sign of heart problems -- should not take GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia.The European ... via Reuters

Canadian researchers have discovered specialized T-cells lose their effectiveness over time in some people, leading to the onset of type 1 diabetes. via The Post Chronicle

“This tells us that you need to lose substantial weight before you'll reverse the diabetes”

New research suggests that gastric lap-band surgery isn't only for the most obese; it can also combat diabetes in people who aren't severely fat. via MedlinePlus

“Even if there is no consensus on a pediatric-specific definition, the fact that 1 in 4 obese teens meet the adult definition for this clustering of cardiovascular disease risk factors is enough of a concern”

About nine percent of teenagers may have metabolic syndrome, a clustering of risk factors that put them on the path toward heart disease and diabetes in adulthood. via Science Blog

“The findings reaffirm that diabetes is a public health crisis and its implications are painful and far-reaching”

Diabetes-related medical and economic costs in the United States hit $174 billion in 2007, a 32 percent increase from 2002, a new study shows. via HON

“Long-term health consequences, such as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, may be another”

NEW YORK - People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests.In a study that examined the ... via Reuters

“Of course correlation does not automatically imply causation”

Cambridge scientists are advocating additional research into the little understood links between environmental pollution and type 2 diabetes. via Health News Digest

“This allows us to focus our R&D efforts on therapeutic proteins while keeping a financial stake in the programs as a TransTech shareholder”

Posted: 16 minutes ago HIGH POINT- TransTech Pharma is expanding its drug candidate lineup, acquiring a portfolio of potential treatments for metabolic disorders from Novo Nordisk. via Local Tech Wire

“We need to stop thinking hospitals and doctors will give us the miracle cure”

OHIP won't pay for surgery that fights diabetes A safe but expensive weight-loss operation that helps diabetics will continue to come out of patients' pockets. via Toronto Sun

“When therapies work equally well, but there are cost advantages of one over the other, the less expensive therapy should be tried first.”

It costs about 5 percent more to treat people with peripheral arterial disease than those with coronary artery disease , a U.S. study finds. via HON

“We have been able to demonstrate this in mice with type 1 diabetes, and other genetic studies have shown that this same mechanism is applicable to humans”

The main regulators of the immune system, called CD4+Treg cells, are thought to be highly involved in a large range of immune diseases. via PhysOrg Weblog

“There is a long way to go before we can talk about a potential cure.”

After most scientists had given up the search, a Belgian team said on Thursday they found elusive pancreatic stem cells in adult mice, a finding that could lead to treatments for people with type-1 diabetes. via XtraMSN Real Estate

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan 23, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Study reveals costs have climbed 32% since 2002 Diabetes is costing Americans $174 billion annually, a figure that has increased by 32 percent ... via In Diabetes Today

“It is an immense honor to receive this prize, and I am particularly delighted to receive it from Cardinal [Nicholas] Cheong who has himself given such distinguished and effective leadership to pro-life efforts in his region”

SEOUL, South Korea, JAN. 23, 2008 .- When Cardinal George Pell received an award for his pro-life work, he encouraged fellow defenders of life to work at awakening wonder and awe among their contemporaries. via Global Catholic Network EWTN

Research into childhood obesity in Leicestershire secondary schools and the factors that deter young people from adopting healthy lifestyles concluded that the influence of peer pressure, cost of healthy foods, ... via Health News Digest

“I love that they call this a Western diet. It's the perspective that we, as Americans, cannot eat any worse.”

A "Western" diet heavy in meat, fried foods and refined grains puts people at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome , the collection of risk factors for heart problems, stroke and type 2 diabetes , a new ... via MedicineNet

An unconventional approach to help obese people with their diabetes is the focus of a study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.

The procedure has only been available in the U.S. a few years, but in this small Australian study, it helped almost three-quarters of patients getting it.

Diabetes is typically managed with medication.

Rose Provan, an intensive care unit nurse from Bridgeville, Pa., had weight loss surgery and her high blood sugars fell dramatically, reported CBS station KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Read more

“We are excited by the opportunity to help more patients with chronic conditions reach their recommended health goals”

Parsippany, NJ - Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved Welchol to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with ... via Health News Digest

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Cholesterol Diabetes Seasonal changes in weight increase the risk for metabolic syndrome, a group of scientists from National Public Health ... via MediLexicon

Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a developer of oral delivery systems, has begun Phase 1B clinical trials for its oral insulin capsule. via Business Wire

“It may be time to view bariatric operations . . . as interventions about which all obese patients with diabetes should be informed and given access.”

Stomach-banding surgery for weight loss cured nearly three-quarters of obese patients with Type 2 diabetes, five times as many as could be cured by medications, dieting and lifestyle changes, Australian ... via Los Angeles Times

“Fried foods are typically synonymous with commonly eaten fast foods, so I think it is safe to say that these findings support a link between fast-food consumption and an increase in metabolic risk factors.”

Otherwise-healthy adults who eat two or more servings of meat a day - the equivalent of two burger patties - increase their risk of developing metabolic syndrome by 25 percent compared with those who eat meat ... via Physics Org

“It's the best therapy for diabetes that we have today, and it's very low risk”

A new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes. via St. Augustine Record

“There appeared to be an interaction between the macrophages causing the inflammation in the visceral fat, and the process of atherosclerosis”

Washington, Jan 22: It has long been known that overweight people have a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and other problems that arise from clogged, hardened arteries. via Daily India

“Young people with Type 1 diabetes need to feel that they are receiving the right support and advice when it comes to managing their condition to help reduce their levels of psychological distress.”

Diabetes UK is calling for more psychological support for young adults with Type 1 diabetes as new research shows that a third report symptoms of depression. via MediLexicon

“It's looking positive that this sort of testing could be quite useful”

Diabetics, watch out: A hot spot on your foot can signal an ulcer is brewing, a wound that could cost your limb. via The Times and Democrat

“Women who don't have diabetes usually don't have heart attacks”

Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, a new study finds. via HON

“Welchol now offers physicians a treatment option that addresses two major cardiovascular risk factors; elevated LDL cholesterol and blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes”

FDA has approved Daiichi Sankyo's Welchol to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin, either alone or in combination with other ... via EMaxHealth

“The potential role of soyfoods in weight and adiposity reduction: an evidence-based review”

A new review taking in animal, human populations, and clinical trials supports the potential role of soy protein to reduce cholesterol levels, and aid weight loss. via Food Navigator

“We are very excited about the marketing launch activities taking place in India by Shreya”

Generex Biotechnology Corporation , the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, announced today that Shreya Life Sciences Pvt. via PrimeNewswire

“The Government has to wake up and understand the vital role of specialist nurses”

Nurses across London who specialize in treating children with diabetes are being severely overstretched, according to new figures from a health charity. via This is Local London

The European Medicines Agency has been formally notified by Marvel LifeSciences Ltd of its decision to withdraw its applications for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicines Insulin Human Rapid ... via MediLexicon

“I am delighted that Diabetes UK has had another successful call for research proposals”

As a result of its largest single call for research proposals to date, Diabetes UK has dedicated more than 4m towards projects specifically with the aim of improving the day-to-day management of diabetes. via MediLexicon

“Oral insulin delivery is an idea with huge potential not only for patients who dislike needles but, with the insulin market generating $25 billion a year in worldwide revenues, it represents an enormous opportunity for drug developers as well.”

Main Category: Diabetes Article Date: 18 Jan 2008 - 1:00 PST newsletters There's good news on the horizon for the millions of Americans who suffer from diabetes. via Medical News Today

“The larger part of my practice deals with diabetes. I agree that the statistics regarding diabetes in New York and the United States in general are sobering”

Diabetes rate in area called 'grim picture' January 15, 2008 More than 8 percent of the residents of Chemung County have diabetes, and the numbers continue to soar, according to U.S. Sen. via Star-Gazette.COM

“I thought we heard all this before. I thought we figured this out.”

Diane West's uninsured brother, William West, was hospitalized a week ago, suffering complications from a life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas. via Post and Courier

“We have achieved another important milestone in the development of MSI- 1436 and can now begin collecting data from obese type 2 diabetics”

Main Category: Diabetes Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 18 Jan 2008 - 0:00 PST newsletters Genaera ... via Medical News Today

“This first very important phase in the development of SF-1019, which was undertaken at a European venue, has indicated that SF-1019 promotes wound healing and almost certainly induces growth factors.”

Immunosyn Corporation announced today that the first phase of a formal "Proof of Concept Trial" for the biopharmaceutical SF-1019 has been successfully completed in Europe for treatment of Diabetic Ulcers. via BioSpace

“Good medicine doesn't always take the form of a pill. Sometimes the answer, or part of the answer, can be found in your kitchen cabinet”

Move over ginseng! Recently, nutrionists have been touting the medicinal benefits of cinnamon. via A Weight Lifted

“This could ultimately enable diabetics to become free of insulin injections and the toxic immunosuppressive drug regimens that traditionally accompany transplants.”

Main Category: Diabetes Article Date: 18 Jan 2008 - 2:00 PST newsletters At present, there are over eleven million diabetes sufferers in the United States; the Center for Disease Control estimates that another ... via Medical News Today

“They're fine but we don't know what an appropriate portion is”

Market Street Deli's Turkey Club on 100 percent whole wheat bread is a good source of carbohydrates and fiber necessary for a healthy diet. via Lewisville Leader

“Our mission is to continue making it more enjoyable for people to get the vegetables they need.”

Today, finding ways to get your veggies is more relevant than ever with 9 out of 10 U.S. adults not getting the recommended amount of vegetables and fruit each day . via Snack Food/Wholesale Bakery

“Recognition is only achievable secondary to the dedication, enthusiasm and expertise of the nurses and dietitians who are part of the diabetes education teams”

The Marshfield Clinic Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Chippewa, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Marshfield, Merrill, Minocqua, Oakwood, Riverview, Wausau and Weston has been awarded continued recognition ... via Stevens Point Journal

Novartis AG's fourth-quarter net profit fell 42 percent to $931 million, missing forecasts, hit by generic competition and a one-off restructuring charge, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday. via WNED.org