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1 in 7 Americans Has Diabetes or Risks the Disease
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THURSDAY, September 4 (HealthDayNews) -- One in seven American adults, or 29 million people, have diabetes or are well on their way toward the blood sugar disease, a new survey has found.
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A Spoonful of Cinnamon Helps Treat Diabetes
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NEW YORK, December 11 (Reuters Health) -- People with diabetes can help keep their bodies healthy by simply adding a dash of spice to their diet, new research reports.
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A Test to Predict Diabetes Risk
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MONDAY, July 14 (HealthDayNews) -- A cluster of cardiovascular risk factors known as metabolic syndrome can warn of impending diabetes as well as heart disease, a new Scottish study finds.
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ALA Significantly Improves Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
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ROCHESTER, Minn., April 8 (NewsWise) -- A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and a medical center in Russia found that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) significantly and rapidly reduces the frequency and severity of symptoms of the most common kind of diabetic neuropathy.
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All the Elderly at Risk for Diabetes
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FRIDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthScoutNews) -- Large amounts of muscle fat or visceral abdominal fat may put elderly men and women with normal body weight at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
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American Indian Leader Seeks Health Aid
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WASHINGTON, January 31 (AP) -- The head of the nation's largest American Indian group urged President Bush on Friday to help tribes close disparities in living standards, health and education on reservations across the country.
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Baboons Give Clues to Obesity, Diabetes in Humans
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THURSDAY, March 20 (HealthScoutNews) -- Research with wild baboons indicates that lack of exercise, not poor diet, causes obesity and diabetes in people who are predisposed to the conditions.
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Baylor Researchers Show Way To Diabetes Cure With Gene Therapy
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HOUSTON, April 21 (ScienceDaily) -– A gene therapy developed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has apparently cured diabetes in mice by inducing cells in the liver to become beta cells that produce insulin and three other hormones.
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Benefits of Good Diabetes Control Last Many Years
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NEW YORK, October 21 (Reuters Health) -- In diabetics, intensive control of blood sugar levels seems to slow the progression of kidney disease many years after such control has ended, new research shows.
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Black Diabetics Less Likely to Get Proper Care
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MONDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthScoutNews) -- It's no secret that blacks in America often receive worse health care than whites. However, while a string of studies have confirmed the problem, finding the culprit hasn't been easy.
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Burden of Diabetes Can Raise Depression Risk
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NEW YORK, October 21 (Reuters Health) -- People with diabetes who feel that the disease takes a heavy toll on their daily activities may be at increased risk for depression, according to a new study.
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Controlling Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
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TUESDAY, June 17 (HealthDayNews) -- A new continuous glucose-monitoring system that identifies unhealthy blood sugar levels in diabetics helps reduce hypoglycemic episodes by nearly 50 percent, says a study presented June 15 at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in New Orleans.
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Diabetes Drugs Called Safe, With Monitoring
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MONDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDayNews) -- People with mild heart failure and diabetes can safely use two new drugs that improve the body's response to insulin if they are monitored carefully for signs of potentially severe side effects, says a recommendation issued jointly by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.
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Diabetics Can Walk for Life
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MONDAY, June 23 (HealthDayNews) -- If you're diabetic, a new study finds that you'll probably live longer simply by strolling.
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Diabetics' Education Level May Sway Death Risk
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NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters Health) - Type 2 diabetics with a college degree may have a lower risk of premature death than those with only a high school diploma, a new study suggests.
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Doctors Urged to Watch Diabetics' Legs
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MONDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthScoutNews) -- Aggressive treatment to lower blood pressure in diabetics with clogged leg arteries significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes, researchers say.
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Drug For Treating Type-2 Diabetes May Limit Heart Disease Risk
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STANFORD, Calif., June 18 (ScienceDaily) - A drug used to treat high blood sugar in people with type-2 diabetes also may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research at Stanford University Medical Center. If larger studies confirm these results, the drug, called rosiglitazone, may be a good choice for patients with type 2-diabetes who require additional medications to prevent heart attacks.
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Drug May Keep Type 1 Diabetes at Bay
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WEDNESDAY, April 30 (HealthScoutNews) -- An anti-inflammatory drug first developed to fight infection in cancer patients may also help prevent type 1 diabetes.
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Drug Shows Promise In Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 30 (ScienceDaily) -– An anti-inflammatory drug called lisofylline, originally developed as an infection-fighter for cancer patients, could be beneficial for people at risk for Type 1 diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Virginia Health System.
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Early Prenatal Diabetes Testing Not Necessary
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FRIDAY, June 6 (HealthScoutNews) -- Getting tested for diabetes during your first prenatal doctor visit is often considered routine pregnancy care, but the test may not be necessary.
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Embryonic Stem Cell Model Could Provide Clues To Causes, Cures For Diabetes
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MADISON, July 30 (ScienceDaily) -- By studying embryonic stem cells from a mouse, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have identified a potential model system for elucidating the stages of normal pancreatic development, as well as for developing a much-needed source of insulin-producing cells for the millions of people who need them to treat their diabetes.
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Enzyme Linked to Vessel Damage of Diabetes
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THURSDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDayNews) -- An enzyme linked to blood vessel damage in diabetics may offer a new drug target for treating the disease.
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Exercise to Fight Diabetes
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WEDNESDAY, October 1 (MSNBC) -- If the recent avalanche of studies on the health benefits of even moderate physical activity wasn’t enough to get you out the door, here’s one more shove. A new study shows a brisk 30-minute walk every day can substantially lower a person’s risk of diabetes, no matter how much they weigh.
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FDA Approves Combination Diabetes Device
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[ Added: 10-Jul-2003 | Modified: 10-Jul-2003 ]
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WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) -- U.S. regulators on Monday approved a new diabetes device that combines an insulin pump with a glucose monitor.
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