Weight Lifting Reduces Risk of Diabetes
Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lu Young RN
We have known for a long time that cardiovascular training reduces the risk of
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Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Lu Young RN
A new study from Boston University shows that air pollution is linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Posted on December 6, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Deficiencies in vitamin d may be linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk. Vitamin D is commonly found in eggs and oily fish and may be sensitized by our own body’s when exposed to sunlight. Researchers found those with lower vitamin D levels were more likely to be obese and have higher degrees of insulin [...]
New Diabetes Blood Sugar Device
Posted on December 3, 2011 by Lu Young RN
A new diabetes blood sugar device is coming soon. It works with an insulin pump to help shut it off when blood sugar levels get too low. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidelines on Thursday for the development of a new device to treat diabetes that will give manufacturers ‘maximum flexibility’ in getting [...]
Is Diabetes In My Future? New Test Can Tell.
Posted on December 1, 2011 by Lu Young RN
A test for an increase in five specific amino acids (a simple blood test) may be used in the future to predict diabetes. Is diabetes in my future? This new test can tell. It is no secret that the incidence of diabetes is dramatically increasing in this country. But what if there was a simple [...]
New Neuropathy Medication for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Posted on November 29, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Diabetes is the number risk factor for non-traumatic limb amputation. This new neuropathy medication for type 2 diabetes management may lower that risk. The drug, Metanx is still in the research phase and is showing promising results. There is a high number of people in this area who have type 2 diabetes, and that condition [...]
Type 2 Diabetes Management Drug Cuts Risk of Cancer
Posted on November 28, 2011 by Lu Young RN
A commonly used type 2 diabetes management drug, metformin cuts the risk of breast cancer. This is great news for several reasons. The first is cost. This drug is relatively inexpensive and the second reason is the availability of this drug. There does not seem to be any shortages or difficulties in obtaining this type 2 [...]
Type 3 Diabetes
Posted on November 27, 2011 by Lu Young RN
A new type of diabetes may be growing – type 3 diabetes. Type 3 diabetes may be linked to high cassava intake common to many African diets. It may also be linked to serious diseases such as AIDS and cancer. Type 3 diabetes also called malnutrition diabetes is worrying health experts. The disease is predominant [...]
World Diabetes Day with Type 2 Diabetes Management
Posted on November 13, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Tomorrow is November 14th 2011, is World Diabetes Day. The theme for this year is education and prevention so with with that in mind, celebrate World Health Day with Type 2 Diabetes Management. World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes mellitus world and is held on November 14 of each [...]
BPA may be tied to type 2 diabetes management risk
Posted on October 22, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Americans are getting fatter and with that the rate of diabetes is also increasing. BPA may be tied to type 2 diabetes management risk. People with higher urinary levels of the controversial chemical do have a higher risk of diabetes. It’s also all around us. BPA has been used for decades to make hard plastic [...]