Diabetes

Grapefruit To Treat Diabetes

Posted Tue, 2010/09/21 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments, Diabetes

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An antioxidant compound found in grapefruits is being studied as a way to help treat diabetes and high blood cholesterol.

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Cashew Seed Extract And Diabetes

Posted Thu, 2010/07/29 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments, Diabetes

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Cashew extract was found to help the absorption of sugar in muscle cells.

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Weight Loss Can Boost Immunity

Posted Thu, 2010/05/06 - 19:06 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Diabetes

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Even modest weight loss can have a positive impact on our immunity.

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Chinese Wolfberries (Goji Berries) May Ease Vision Problems in Diabetics

Posted Tue, 2010/04/20 - 02:52 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Diabetes

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Researchers are looking at Chinese wolfberries (also known as goji berries) as a way to help lessen vision problems associated with type-2 diabetes.

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Do Doctors And Patients Agree On Priorities In Diabetes Care?

Posted Tue, 2010/02/16 - 12:18 by Amer Kaissi

Diabetes, Patient Care

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A new study suggests that while doctors and patients agree on the most important health conditions affecting patients with multiple co-morbidities, this agreement is lower for patients with poor health status or those with other non-health related competing demands.

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Are Blood Glucose Test Strips For Diabetic Patients Overused?

Posted Thu, 2010/01/28 - 21:00 by Amer Kaissi

Diabetes

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Use of blood glucose test strips by diabetic patients that are not taking insulin may not be cost-effective and may cause unnecessary harm to the patients, a new study reports.

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To Prevent Diabetes, Drink More Coffee And Tea!

Posted Sat, 2010/01/09 - 19:48 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention, Diabetes

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For each additional cup of coffee and tea (caffeinated or decaf) that you consume per day, your risk of Diabetes is reduced by 7%, according to a new study.

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Diabetes Projections Over The Next 25 Years: A Scary Scenario

Posted Wed, 2009/12/09 - 07:06 by Amer Kaissi

Diabetes

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A new study suggests that the number of people with diabetes and diabetes-associated costs in the U.S. will at least double over the next 25 years.

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Treatment For Diabetes That Comes In A Pill

Posted Wed, 2009/08/12 - 19:07 by Fred Lee

Diabetes, Drugs & Treatments

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The potential discovery of a pill to treat diabetes could spell the end of needles sticks for many diabetics.

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Hypoglycemic Alert Dogs

Posted Fri, 2009/07/10 - 16:07 by Fred Lee

Tests & Procedures, Prevention, Diabetes

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Our canine companions are proving to be valuable helpers for people suffering from diabetes.

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