Many Africans unaware of diabetes... Many Africans with Diabetes Unaware of Illness September 05, 2013 A study published in the World Diabetes Atlas says that more than 80 percent of people living with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa do not know that they suffer from the disease. Sub-Saharan Africa has more than 15 million of the 371 million people living with diabetes in the world.
Cuttin' the diabetic outta obese people... Surgery gives long-term help for obese diabetics 31 Mar.`14 WASHINGTON (AP) New research is boosting hopes that weight-loss surgery can put some patients' diabetes into remission for years and perhaps in some cases, for good.
Works 90% of the time... Study: Gastric Bypass Procedure Reverses Type 2 Diabetes March 31, 2014 ~ A new study at the Cleveland Clinic shows that bariatric surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes 90 percent of the time, meaning patients have normal blood sugar levels, sometimes immediately afterwards, and they no longer have to take insulin or other medications to control the illness.
Climbing high for diabetes... Mount Everest Climb Exposes Diabetes Mechanism - Study April 15, 2014 ~ Using the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, as an outdoor laboratory, a group of British researchers has identified a mechanism involved in the development of adult onset diabetes. Experts say the findings could lead to development of treatments to prevent the disease.
Amputations fall too... Study: Diabetic heart attacks and strokes falling Apr 16,`14 -- In the midst of the diabetes epidemic, a glimmer of good news: Heart attacks, strokes and other complications from the disease are plummeting.
Good news for babies with weak kidneys... Doctors design mini dialysis machine for babies 23 May`14 Doctors in Italy have designed a miniature dialysis machine for babies, used for the first time last year to save a newborn girl, according to a new report.
Granny eats yogurt to make sure she got good gut bacteria... Artificial sweeteners may promote diabetes: study Fri, Sep 19, 2014 - BITTERSWEET: Research suggests that artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar levels by promoting the growth of certain gut bacteria
Women Suffering from PTSD twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes... Women Suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Carry Diabetes Risk January 07, 2015 ~ Women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are almost two times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, something that has been seen in male military veterans. See also: Airman found guilty in Lackland hospital sex assault trial January 8, 2015 A psychriatrist who was sexually assaulted by an Air Force medical technician tearfully told a military court Wednesday that the incident left her with post-traumatic stress disorder issues that still linger.
High cTnT level may indicate disposition to kidney disease... High level of particular protein may predict kidney disease Oct. 20, 2015 - Presence of the protein is already used as an indicator of heart damage.
Basal insulin peglispro raised concerns about liver fat problems... Lilly stops development of diabetes treatment 4 Dec.`15 - Eli Lilly & Co said on Friday it scrapped development of an experimental diabetes treatment that had raised concerns of liver problems.
Diabetes epidemic 'marches on'... Deadly diabetes in 'unrelenting march' Wed, 06 Apr 2016 - The world is facing an "unrelenting march" of diabetes which now affects one in 11 people, the World Health Organization warns.
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New Devices to Battle Diabetes... Scientists Creating New Devices to Battle Diabetes April 07, 2016 - A DNA test under development aids in making diagnoses; an adhesive strip can monitor glucose levels and automatically deliver insulin via microneedles See also: WHO Calls on Governments to Combat Global Diabetes Surge April 06, 2016 — The World Health Organization reports 422 million adults are living with diabetes, a four-fold increase over 1980 figures.
Final piece of diabetes puzzle solved... Final piece of type 1 diabetes puzzle solved Sun, 24 Apr 2016 - A complete picture of what the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes is revealed by scientists.
Is it really useful?... FDA staff question utility of Novo Nordisk combo diabetes drug May 20, 2016 - A preliminary review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of Novo Nordisk A/S's experimental diabetes drug, IDegLira, questioned the interpretability of the study findings and practical use of the treatment, according to a review posted on the agency's website on Friday. See also: FDA targets sugar in new labeling rules May 20, 2016) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would update guidelines for nutritional labels on packaged food and beverages to include information on added sugar and to prominently display calorie count and servings.
Diabetes surgery 'missed by thousands'... 'Thousands miss out' on surgery for type-2 diabetes Tue, 24 May 2016 - Thousands of people with type-2 diabetes in the UK are missing out on obesity surgery that would slash blood sugars and even lead to remission in some cases, a team of experts say.
Good reason for diabetics to get flu shot... Flu vaccine may help keep diabetics out of the hospital July 25, 2016 - People with diabetes who get the flu vaccine may be less likely to wind up hospitalized for cardiovascular or respiratory problems, a recent study suggests.
Fatty livers increase kids' risk of diabetes... Fatty livers increase kids' risk of diabetes August 1, 2016 About seven million children in the U.S. have fatty livers, and nearly a third of those kids also have prediabetes or diabetes, according to a new study.
Diabetes link to cancer in Asia... Study: Diabetes Linked to Cancer in Asia March 07, 2017 - Researchers at New York University's School of Medicine found that diabetes increased the risk of cancer death among Asians by an average of 26 percent, a statistic similar in the West. See also: Researchers Develop Blood Test to Pinpoint Location of Cancer March 07, 2017 - Researchers are developing a blood test that can tell not only whether someone has cancer, but in what organ the tumors are lurking. The test could mean more prompt, potentially life-saving treatment for patients.
To develop sensors to treat diabetes... Apple Hires Secret Team for Treating Diabetes April 12, 2017 - Apple has hired a team of biomedical engineers as part of a secret initiative, initially envisioned by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, to develop sensors to treat diabetes, CNBC reported citing three people familiar with the matter. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment.
Sniffing out hypoglycemia... Dogs Trained to Monitor Low Blood Sugar May Save Lives May 07, 2018 — Dogs can be trained to sniff out drugs and explosives, so Mark Ruefenacht wondered if their exquisite sense of smell could be used to detect changes in a diabetic’s blood sugar level.
Interestingly enough, the benefits of bariatric surgery can also be accomplished without surgery by volume diets whereby filling dietary supplements of low calorie high bulk high fiber are consumed on a schedule. Leading surgeons of bariatric surgery advocate these non surgical methods asan alternative to patients that may be treated, with non surgical methods.
I wish doctors were more open minded about their diabetic patients having this surgery. It sure would help a lot of people. No more pricking their fingers to check their blood sugar, no more pills or insulin injections. Fewer amputations, nerve damage, kidney failure, or blindness related to diabetes. Hopefully, one day things will change.
