MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'diabetes research'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709349&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fdiabetes-diplomat-treese%2F Diagnosis Zach was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three, on Father’s Day, 2007. Spending four days in the hospital, learning how to check blood sugars and give shots, Lisa watched her little guy finally smile again.  He had been the moodiest little boy, and now she understood why. They spent their time in the hospital on the same floor as little kids with cancer. Right there, Lisa decided she would never complain about diabetes.  She also set her mind to doing everything she could to make Zach’s life better. She started “Team Zachary” that September, and walked at a diabetes walk in Pittsburgh. Unquenchable Thirst (to do more) Lisa wanted to do more.  So she organized a diabetes education assembly at their school, and had their own walk that spring... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709349 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:56:31 +0100 4709349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664407&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fdiabetes-diplomat%2F What is a Diabetes Diplomat? A Diabetes Diplomat is anyone who has decided to get involved with raising money and advocating for the Diabetes Research Institute. The Diabetes Diplomats group has a laundry list of proven ideas that you can use.  There’s no shortage of ideas – they just need people to give the ideas some legs.  Whatever you choose, they will guide you through it from start to finish.  These ideas are easy, fun, and have been done again and again (meaning the concept and process is well polished). Or maybe you have an idea of your own, but just need a little guidance to get started.  The Diabetes Diplomats can help you with that too.  Who knows – you might be the one who comes up with the next great idea! All you have to do is decide to do something.  ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664407 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:37:36 +0100 4664407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600739&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FXgd97PB-kos%2Fdiabetes-cure-expected-progress-in-2011-2012.php We have good news to report! Last week, we spoke with Dr. Camillo Ricordi at the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI). The DRI is a non-profit research center dedicated to finding a type 1 diabetes cure with an emphasis on research that can tangibly improve your life in the near future. Much of their research may also help those with type 2 diabetes. Short Term GoalsAt the top of the list: completing stage 3 trials of an implantable scaffold. This special silicone sponge can hold multiple technologies and potentially serve as the foundation of your new, bio-engineered pancreas.  One of the key technologies is encapsulated islet cells. These are insulin-producing cells that are wrapped in a special coating to protect them from being destroyed by your body while allowing oxygen ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600739 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:40:08 +0100 4600739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566285&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fwalk-walgreens%2F I support the Diabetes Research Institute (and disclosure), and they recently made a pretty huge announcement that I wanted to share with everyone. It started with the Walgreens stores in South Florida.  About 260 of them.  But it has expanded across all of Florida – all 852 Walgreens stores in Florida are participating and promoting the “Walk with Walgreens Walkathon and Family Day” to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. It’s hard to wrap my brain around how huge, and great, this is.   I mean, 852 stores is a LOT of stores! It’s all happening on Sunday, April 10, 2011, from 8:00am – 12:00pm.  There are a bunch of locations around all of Florida.  There will be face-painting, music, free giveaways, refreshments, entertainment, health booths an... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566285 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:00:15 +0100 4566285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187018&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FeNe3WFVaXuY%2Fninja-point-list-111910.php Sometimes I have a handful of random stuff I want to quickly talk about.  Seems like bullet point lists were invented for times just like this.  But the problem with bullet point lists is that the typical bullet points -- the actual, literal, bullet points -- are boring.  But I think I have a solution.  Let me know what you think, Ok?Our friend and fellow blogger, Allison Blass will be in town next weekend.  We're trying to coordinate some sort of local d-meetup, brunch sort of thing for Saturday, 11/27, somewhere around the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area.  If you're around and available, we'd love to hang out with you!  Drop a comment here, or send me an e-mail, and I'll keep you in the loop as details develop.  I got an e-mail recently from Tracy at ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187018 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 03:55:47 +0100 4187018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142939&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F0mzv1i8V2aI%2Fdo-not-give-up-hope.php I recently attended a local 'Adults With Type One' meeting. A couple of volunteers from the JDRF have been organizing this group for the last 18 months, though this was only my second meeting.  I'm making it a priority to get to more of these because the two I have attended have been really valuable.  The guests were Tom & Patty Cartier. Their son, Cory, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 18 years ago.  As parents, they are giving all they have to make sure he is cured and no longer has to wrestle with diabetes.  We will all benefit from their hard work and dedication to their son. Tom & Patty are the people behind the Spring Point Project, a nonprofit organization providing medical grade porcine islet cells to the University of Minnesota's Schulze Diabetes Inst... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142939 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4142939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142751&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-be-part-of-the-cure%2F2010.11.07 (And no, this doesn’t mean you have to become Robert Smith.) With more than two decades of diabetes clocked in, my faith in a cure has been shaken with every diabetes anniversary. Each September, I realize that more has been done to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes, but little has been done in giving us the hope that a cure — a real cure — is possible in our lifetime. Except last year, when I made a trip to Florida to visit the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), my hope was reignited. The Diabetes Research Institute is functioning solely to provide research for a cure for diabetes. And I have cautious hope that they will be the ones to make great strides in curing type 1 diabetes. If not for me, then for the generation after me. Which is why I am p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142751 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:03 +0100 4142751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134119&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FZNqjbHM0BFM%2Fbe-part-of-the-cure.php I mentioned recently that I'm doing some part-time work with the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation's Diabetes Diplomats program.  One really fun campaign that launched on Monday is "Be Part of the Cure".  It's a HUGE photo collage that will literally spell the word "CURE" and will hang within the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami.  With a minimum $10 donation, people can upload a photo or image, along with a paragraph talking about the picture, or how diabetes touches their lives.  At the website, you can zoom in and see all of the individual pictures, and if you click on a picture you can see details and read their story.I donated yesterday and uploaded a picture.  My image landed inside the "U" (left hand side, inner edge).The zoom contr... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134119 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:58:22 +0100 4134119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119509&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fzo84X0I0k3Y%2Fi-support-diabetes-research-institute-and-disclosure.php Some of my first exposure to the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) was from Gina Capone and the blog posts about attending 'Mastering Your Diabetes', an intensive five-day course designed to teach self-management skills.  She chronicled her time there, and it all sounded great.Then I attended CWD's 2010 Friends For Life Conference this summer and had at least four incredibly powerful experiences around people from the Diabetes Research Institute.  First was a session by Norma Kenyon, Ph. D. about her work towards a biological cure.  Next was Tom Karlya's presentations with Kimberly Davis,  talking to your congressperson.  Then was some social time listening in with a group huddled around Cherie Stabler, Ph. D. talking about tissue engineering.  I also spent a ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119509 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:56:00 +0100 4119509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097938&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fjuvenile-diabetes-the-walk-for-the-cure%2F2010.10.22 This weekend is the Western Carolina Walk for the Cure for Juvenile Diabetes. Our son Seth is 13, and has been diabetic since age five. The Walk is one of our favorite yearly events. More than that, the idea of a cure is one of our favorite dreams! Seth has come a long way. He wears an insulin pump, and is now wearing a continuous glucose monitoring system. His chances of long-term complications, such as blindness or renal failure, are remarkably low compared to what kids faced in past decades. His physician, Dr. James Amrhein of the Greenville Hospital System, is outstanding. He and his outstanding nurse practitioners brought us through the shock and trials of diabetes with great compassion and understanding. He offered us that precious commodity: Hope. (more…) *This b... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097938 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:00:22 +0100 4097938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036864&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FEmTbuZbufZE%2Frediscovering-insulin.php There's a great NYT article by Dr. Abigail Zuger, originally published on October 4th 2010 entitled "Rediscovering the First Miracle Drug," on the important role that the advent of insulin production and Dr. Banting had on our history. Inspired by the exhibit and book It's a history lesson, a reminder, and a touching story of how such medical advances impact us--especially children. Were I born, oh, six or seven decades earlier I wouldn't have made it out of childhood alive. I would have died. It's a grim thought, but also one that inspires me to be grateful for all we have today, despite the frustrations and perils of living with diabetes. Click the article link above to read the entire piece. In the meantime, here's an excerpt of Dr. Zuger's article:   Every few months s... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036864 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:19:19 +0100 4036864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482892&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2F9dNQ6HVbvk8%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bcolor1%3Dd6d6d6%26amp%3Bcolor2%3Df0f0f0%26amp%3Bborder%3D0%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D0%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D3%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dNQ6HVbvk8 To learn more about the disease and get information about the JDRF Capitol Chapter’s 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes, visit www.jdrfcapitol.org. The Walks will be held in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 2 and in Leesburg, Virginia on Sunday, June 6. By Tamera Adams. “Can I do anything?” is the response 12-year-old Sara Jacob typically hears when she explains to new friends that she has diabetes and the device strapped to her waist is not a cell phone, but her “life support.” Those are the exact words Sara uses to describe the pump that automatically infuses insulin into her small body. It’s more critical than chemotherapy is to a cancer patient she explains. Unlike a type 2 diabetic whose body doesn’t produce sufficient insulin, Sara’s body p... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482892 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:57:45 +0100 3482892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476018&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Ftolerx-attacking-the-cause-of-type-1-diabetes-in-people-not-mice.html If you can still get excited about diabetes research headlines, then here’s some exciting news coming out of Cambridge, Mass, this week: Tolerx, a life sciences company, has reported they are in Phase 3 clinical trials for a new treatment of type 1 diabetes. If everything goes to plan, a representative of the company says, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476018 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:59 +0100 3476018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437869&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fteam-type-1-working-with-23andme-to-probe-genes-behind-diabetes.html The high-powered diabetic cycling group Team Type 1 has once again pulled off a jaw-dropping feat: they’ve somehow caught the attention of 23andMe, one of just three celeb-status companies in the world offering “personal genomics services” — they scan people’s DNA for details on their ancestry and individual health risks — and convinced them to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437869 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:10 +0100 3437869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425075&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FfCyBijfeHCA%2Fdiabetes-cure-progress-report-part-1.php Elizabeth and I visited the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) in Miami last month. This six story building - packed with doctors, labs, and millions of dollars in high-tech equipment - is the nerve center of a global research effort to cure type 1 diabetes. Over the next few weeks, we will publish interviews with many of the DRI's top researchers. Today, you will hear from Dr. Antonello Pileggi about: Components of a diabetes cureAn actual prototype of a new islet cell delivery systemHow new islet transplants will work without side effectsWays that we're moving closer to a cureHave type 2 diabetes? You'll be happy to know that the cool islet cell transplant device shown in this video will work for you, too! In a hurry? Don't miss the cool device shown at the very beginning of part 2. ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425075 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3425075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311877&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fjdrfs-new-adults-with-type-1-toolkit-a-good-start.html One of the common criticisms of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is its overwhelming emphasis on children and parents of children with diabetes — with little to no recognition that kids with diabetes, well… grow up. Or that ever-growing numbers of us are being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as adults. God knows I’ve been [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311877 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:58 +0100 3311877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307029&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fteens-with-diabete.html In the past few weeks, the diabetes community has suffered several tragedies in losing young people to diabetes. It is shocking and upsetting when diabetes takes the life of anyone, but somehow more so when it cuts a young life so short. Moira McCarthy Stanford is a journalist, a long-time JDRF volunteer and mom to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307029 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:42 +0100 3307029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254423&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Feating-disorders-on-rise-in-diabetic-teens%2F Filed under: ComplicationsReports linking eating disorders and young women with type 1 diabetes first surfaced in 2007, yet little attention has been paid to "Diabulimia," the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International's term for type 1 diabetics who regularly skip insulin injections to lose weight. Although diabetics have to monitor their diets and exercise to an almost obsessive degree -- like those with full-blown eating disorders -- disordered eating patterns can have a pronounce, immediate and severe effect on type 1 diabetics. High blood sugar levels can cause dehydration and fatigue. Muscle tissue also breaks down. Over longer periods of time, individuals can suffer from complications like blindness, kidney disease and heart disease. Although these complications can occur... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254423 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3254423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208600&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Faaron-kowalski-your-questions-on-the-artificial-pancreas-answered-here.html When the  JDRF recently announced its newest artificial pancreas push — a partnership with Animas and Dexcom to actually develop a commercial product — head of the project Aaron Kowalski kindly agreed to answer reader questions here. Today, I bring you those answers, direct “from the horses’ mouth,” as it were. Usage Issues Q) How much more [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208600 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:43 +0100 3208600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189334&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fanother-commercial-partnership-jdrf-and-bd-join-forces-to-improve-insulin-pumping.html I know, I know, I had the same reaction: What the heck?! Just on the heels of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)’s big artificial pancreas announcement last week that brings the non-profit into a commercial partnership with J&J, yesterday they released news of a new commercial partnership with Becton Dickinson (BD). The goal of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189334 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:00:27 +0100 3189334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149258&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcasey-johnson-the-fear-in-all-of-us.html What went through your mind when you heard about the sudden death of Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson a few days ago? I can’t imagine a Type 1 diabetic out there who isn’t shuddering in their shoes. She was only 30 years old, for goodness’ sake, and despite the drugs and alcohol, she’d likely [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149258 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:23:52 +0100 3149258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142768&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fjohnson-johnson-crusades-to-save-beta-cells.html At the end of last year (so, basically, two weeks ago), the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announced a joint partnership with the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology to help with the discovery and development of drugs to promote beta cell survival. The program will look to fund research at academic centers around [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142768 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:10:23 +0100 3142768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044947&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fdiabetes-around-the-world.html Living in the United States, we are often stuck in a bubble of US-centric news.  This is true for diabetes as much as any other topic. But as World Diabetes Day attests to, diabetes is hardly just an American thing. In reality, there’s much more going on in the global diabetes research arena than you [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044947 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0100 3044947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989353&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FSfc6CxGpZMs%2Fan-invitation-and-a-request-for-world-diabetes-day.php An Invitation to My 2nd Annual WORLD DIABETES DAY Fundraiser, Fish Fry and ConcertAlright, I admit it:  If you're anything like me, just living day-to-day with diabetes is draining enough, say nothing about doling out extra to the cause. However, once a year I do donate all I can to fight for a cure, and have been donating my time this year for this event. I'm asking you from the deepest place within my heart and the recesses of my trying-to-be-optimistic-mind, to please donate a few bucks to this worthwhile cause that my family and I have been working on with all our hearts for some time now. The details: Who: YOU! What: The Ray of Hope's WORLD DIABETES DAY 2nd Annual Fundraiser When: Friday, 13th November, 2009 begins at 5pm Where: Donate online/mail AND for SE WI residents,... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989353 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:25 +0100 2989353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846576&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fwayback-wednesday-the-quest-for-animal-insulin.html Apropos to last week’s post on Testing Driving Insulin, I was thinking about the ‘older’ versions — and discovered a reader letter I received back in February of 2006.  It seems just as timely today, considering that research supported the case for continuing to offer patients the option of animal insulin: “In our systematic review we [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846576 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:35 +0100 2846576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2834307&cid=t_106675_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fns7Z1-MPA_c%2F Diabetes is a disease that can’t be cured yet; it can only be controlled. Part of the control is with your diet, and carbohydrate and caloric intake, so you need to be able to figure this out. If your diabetes is being controlled by insulin, it’s essential that you understand the numbers behind your blood glucose (sugar) levels and the amount of insulin you must take every day. Unfortunately, not everyone does well in arithmetic or math in school, or may  be educated. This can prove to be a significant stumbling block for proper control of diabetes. Interestingly, much has been said lately about health literacy, being able to read the instructions from a doctor or how to take medications,. Not as much information has been placed on health numeracy, which is the ability to work... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2834307 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:20:35 +0100 2834307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768806&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F-3ZuYBFFwEs%2Fi-love-me-some-stem-cells.php My sister, a person whom I love beyond measure and who also has had type 1 diabetes since she was an innocent little eight year old girl with the whole world in front of her, sent me this Time article. I encourage you to check it out. Hope is a potent thing, and looms large in my heart. Ah, the possibilities! Have a great long weekend! Travel safely! (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768806 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:21:45 +0100 2768806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766234&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fdiabetic-skin-cells-morphed-into-beta-cells-theyre-human.html {Editor’s Note: apparently I’m all over Time magazine this week, or it’s all over me…} Finally, some breakthrough diabetes research that does not only involve mice! Time magazine’s August 31 issue reports on new a stem-cell-based study that involved taking skin cells from two people with type 1 diabetes, exposing the cells to “a cocktail of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766234 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:32 +0100 2766234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748116&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Finsulin-gel-patch-and-nasal-spray-in-the-news-bah-humbug.html New briefs this week: An Australian company that makes “cosmeceuticals” is developing an insulin gel patch in collaboration with the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard Medical School. A Japanese company that makes synthetic fabrics is developing an insulin nasal spray with Hoshi University in Tokyo. Hey, I don’t make this stuff up.  As you well know, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748116 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:00:27 +0100 2748116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616738&cid=t_106675_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmFTON_zX3KA%2F Here’s some exciting news for diabetics. In fact, the more I read about diabetes treatment these days, the more excited I become. A group of researchers took non-obese diabetic mice which had recently developed Type 1 diabetes, and injected them with an “anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody for five days, followed by transplantation of embryonic pancreatic tissue, and, for short-term glucose control, implantation of a subcutaneous insulin pellet.” Most of the mice maintained normal blood sugars after the removal of the insulin pellet. The transplanted cells were shown to migrate to the pancreas of the test subjects. Is this a cure for diabetes? Sorry - but no. Still, this is exciting research that tells more and more about how the body tolerates transplanted cells and tissue. Th... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616738 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:55:40 +0100 2616738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2527876&cid=t_106675_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FU2XMSAYLNP8%2F We’ve talked about Brenda Novak here before during our “Putting a Face on Diabetes” segment. Brenda’s son is diabetic and for five years she has worked tirelessly to raise money for a cure. She’s done an amazing job! Each year she has an online auction with proceeds going to diabetes research. The auction offers a host of things such as vacation packages, books, online classes… really, just about everything you could imagine. There is something for everyone. This year, she raised a whopping $270,611! In five years of fundraising, she has raised $762,298. That figure just amazes me. Never underestimate what you can do! Congrats to Brenda for her amazing effort! Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Brenda Novak ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2527876 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:42:14 +0100 2527876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523621&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Ftype-1-diabetes-advocacy-meet-the-goulds.html As people with diabetes or parents of children with diabetes, we all know how difficult it is to manage the never-ending balance of food, insulin, exercise and myriad of other endlessly circumvolving variables.  Now imagine having to handle all of that turmoil for FOUR children. Meet Ellen and Dave Gould, parents of EIGHT children ages [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523621 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:00:34 +0100 2523621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442404&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FYHz3AVUn5fs%2F It may come as quite a shock to those type 2 diabetics who regularly consume caffeine to hear that studies are now showing that caffeine raises blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. I’m a regular diet coke drinker and I thought that because there is no sugar in diet coke it was safe for me to drink regularly…I was wrong. The American Diabetes Association announced the findings of a Duke University study which showed that caffeine raised the blood glucose levels of type 2 diabetics throughout the day and especially after meals. But I thought caffeine was ok for diabetics? Previous studies on the link between caffeine and diabetes had shown that caffeine consumption lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes. Those who drank the most caffeine were the least likely to develop type 2 di... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442404 Tue, 26 May 2009 08:13:09 +0100 2442404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381052&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fa-talk-with-denise-faustman-the-hope-is-%25e2%2580%259cin-the-mechanism%25e2%2580%259d.html I was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with the legendary Dr. Denise Faustman for a latte and a long talk last week in Boston. While I expected her to be smart as a whip, what I didn’t expect was the bubbly personality. She has an infectious giggle and a glimmer in her eyes [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381052 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:55 +0100 2381052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349465&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fsevere-hypoglycemia-linked-to-dementia-and-other-big-bad-jama-diabetes-news.html The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has devoted an entire special issue to Diabetes this week.  It features the results of four big studies that are enlightening, but are not going to make you happy. The first comes from Kaiser Permanente, and shows that in elderly people with Type 2 diabetes, severe hypoglycemia is [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349465 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:58 +0100 2349465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267710&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fsevere-hypoglycemia-got-you-down-take-the-survey.html So sorry for the bad pun. Couldn’t help myself.  But this is serious stuff, actually.  A small company out of Washington state is working hard to gather some much-needed data on severe hypoglycemia, and how we can better prepare for it and treat it. Apparently there’s not a lot of great existing data on severe hypo [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267710 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:18 +0100 2267710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260357&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fjdrf-on-stem-cell-research-boost-an-interview-with-larry-soler.html As you all know, President Obama lifted Bush’s longstanding restrictions on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research yesterday — a huge breakthrough for all those who believe this avenue could produce unprecedented treatments for many incurable diseases. Like diabetes. Among others, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has fought long and hard for this [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260357 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:20:45 +0100 2260357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260358&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fstem-cell-research-finally-unleased-follow-it-via-jdrfs-new-twitter.html As a person with Type 1 diabetes, whose life is all wrapped up in helping others with this incurable illness, it’s hard to express the relief and yes — joy — that I feel knowing that researchers hands will finally be untied by Obama today to freely explore the enormous possibilities of stem cell research! Fortunately [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260358 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:52:40 +0100 2260358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098049&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F1FEm7aIcZkQ%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,280,492164,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Here’s some great news to start your day. The “Joslin Diabetes Center today announced it has received a $1 million gift from the Thomas Beatson Jr. Foundation to support Type 1 diabetes research.” Doesn’t that just bring a smile to your face? Mr. Beatson has had Type 1 diabetes for over 50 years. Wouldn’t it be great if his donation was just the incentive to put research over the mark in reaching a cure? This is fabulous news, of course, but you know that every little bit truly adds up. So even if you’ve got $10 here and there, and we all have $10, it can add up to a lot. Still, thank you Mr. Beatson! Tags: cure,... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098049 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:26:08 +0100 2098049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067856&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fwt-IQqNUiZ8%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,628,377770,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() It seems that everywhere we turn, there is a new study linked to diabetes. Sometimes these studies are about research and the cure for diabetics. Sometimes it’s another study that is supposed to indicate whether a person will get diabetes or not. For me, I always appreciate the studies that talk about research more than I do the ones that say, “If you do this, you’ll get diabetes.” This particular study, for example, talks about a baby’s birth weight in relation to getting diabetes later in life. The study, which is published in the American Medical Association’s journal, says that: “Babies who weighed less ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067856 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:49:27 +0100 2067856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067858&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FdZFiTCZ-VJI%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,594,370599,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() This is exciting news: scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston have initiated a phase 1 clinical trial to reverse type 1 diabetes. Scientists have used a vaccine that provides protection against tuberculosis to cure a disease the “closely resembles” Type 1 diabetes in mice. According to the research: “In the animal studies, a commonly used vaccine that provides protection against tuberculosis, called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), was used effectively to deplete the abnormal immune cells that attack and destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.” They are recruiting people for the human trials... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067858 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:13:22 +0100 2067858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061399&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F1L1yDPSOhb0%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,631,370524,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() If you have diabetes, you may develop problems with arthritis at some point. New research suggests a connection between the two diseases. There are a couple reasons for this. As this article mentions, one is that if you are overweight you are more likely to get both diabetes and arthritis. But there’s an even more interesting link. Type 2 diabetes is “thought to be related to the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, by chronic inflammation.” There’s also a link with Type 1 diabetes which can cause “high uric acid levels, which can cause gout, another type of arthritis.” Trying to treat arthritis can be ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061399 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:31:28 +0100 2061399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939082&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fdiabetes-research-in-the-news-viewpoints-from-the-dri.html Are diabetes headlines in the mainstream media mostly a bunch of hype, or do they bring us real hope for the future?  The panel I moderated on this topic at the Diabetes Research Institute’s annual conference in New York City last week produced quite a lively discussion. I referenced all of your comments as well, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939082 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:53:45 +0100 1939082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930243&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fsmart-insulin-it-knows-what-youve-been-eating.html Imagine: Smart Insulin that could sense high glucose levels and automatically dispense insulin on demand. “As your glucose levels drop off, the drug stabilizes, trapping insulin until the next glucose spike.”  WOW! So it knows if you’ve been bad or good and just jumps right in there to correct your BG like a healthy pancreas?! You [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930243 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:01 +0100 1930243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1891979&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fdiabetes-research-news-%25e2%2580%2594-hype-or-hope-a-call-for-questions.html A call for YOUR pressing questions! This coming Saturday, Oct. 25, is the Diabetes Research Institute’s annual conference in New York. One of the main topics is making sense of news coverage on diabetes — are the headlines all just a bunch of hype, or do they bring us real hope? The DRI has asked me to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1891979 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:52:25 +0100 1891979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825873&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F400595137%2Fdifferent-paths-to-a-type-1-cure.php Last week, Manny Hernandez over at Tu Diabetes sat down with the Diabetes Research Institute to discuss promising paths towards a cure. Find more videos like this on Tu Diabetes - A Community for People Touched by DiabetesBottom line: multiple... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825873 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:02:53 +0100 1825873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812890&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FQcBPSHqkOP0%2F This is a very important reminder of sorts… So many of my patients assume that they only need to examine their fasting blood sugars- that is not so! We all know as diabetics we prick our fingers and make sure that we keep our blood sugar levels within “normal” limits approximately 4 times a day. The typical, and I say typical because I know that every diabetic is different, is to check our blood glucose in the morning before breakfast, before we eat our lunch, before we eat our dinner and then once before we turn in for the night. Due to some new research and a report titled “Guideline for management of Postmeal Glucose” that was carried out for The International Diabetes Federation we may need to be pricking our fingers even more frequently. Oh boy, how fun! Warwick Medical ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812890 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:05:41 +0100 1812890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750365&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FuRC1Zph4jXA%2F This study follows research published earlier by these same scientists reporting that one-third of middle-aged men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels, requiring treatment for erectile dysfunction. ED can prove to be a real blow to ones emotional and physical being. Reduced testosterone during these years may lead to diminished bone mass and the lack of development or loss of skeletal muscle. These patients may gain more weight and become even more insulin dependent. The men are also at a higher risk for developing atherosclerosis and heart disease due to also being pre-disposed to higher concentrations of C reactive proteins. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you might have in respect to the above mentioned problems. Do not be embarrassed- this is a common problem. Shar... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750365 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:07:48 +0100 1750365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1711831&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FkmFo93cHA3Y%2F Hop on that scale. At least that is what one study has found. Losing weight soon after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes increases your chance at better sugar control and even better… you will be more likely to maintain that control. This also proved to be true for those that regained some of their weight. Is it because there is an increased sensitivity to insulin? Or is it that just dropping body weight is enough? Have you had success with dropping pounds?  I work at it all the time… it is tough. Tags: control sugar, Diabetes, diabetic, losing weight, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1711831 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:58:36 +0100 1711831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1701173&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fe7Zv_lPhYgQ%2F Keeping with my concerns this week… Will cancer now be added to the long list of complications associated with diabetes? Like there wasn’t enough already! Eating higher carbohydrate foods and more sugar lead to higher blood sugar, higher blood sugar leads to diabetes. The Swedish research, which looked at 64,500 people, linked raised blood sugar with pancreas, skin, womb, and urinary tract cancers in women. It tends to make sense when you think about the physiology of diabetes. In very elementary terms, the pancreas is what produces the insulin in your body. Insulin is a hormone that the body produces to turn starches, carbohydrates and sugars into energy for everyday use. Diabetics do not properly produce or effectively use insulin, but that is not to say the cause is a tumor or a... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1701173 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:51:09 +0100 1701173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677332&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FAoJTtMKZbUo%2F Soak your brown rice and eat it up! Researchers have found that a compound that is beneficial among brown rice consumption among diabetics is triggered to activate again after being submerged in water. Up to now we knew that brown rice was good for diabetics but did not understand exactly how and why this process took place. Germinated brown rice’s ability to help diabetics lower their blood sugar has been shown but how it works remained unknown. New research, published online in the Journal of Lipid Research, shows the growth factor acylated steryl glucosides or ASG, helps normalize blood sugar and enzymes that are out-of-whack in diabetes. Knowing this will allow us to manufacture this compound and sell it as such in order to benefit even more diabetics. Personally I love brown ri... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677332 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:48:33 +0100 1677332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649272&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F343819386%2F Apparently we haven’t reached the meat of the issue… “The full impact of the childhood obesity epidemic has yet to be seen because it can take up to 10 years or longer for obese individuals to develop type 2 diabetes,” says Lee, a member of the Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit at Mott. “Children who are obese today are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as young adults.” What will diabetes do to our future generations? Young adults with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop complications such as blindness and kidney failure during their lifetimes and they have higher rates of diabetes complications and heart disease than older adults as well as babies born to young women with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes t... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649272 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:51:57 +0100 1649272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1635135&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F338516224%2F Now here is one I have never seen linked previously. TB and diabetes. The Harvard School of Public Health has completed 13 studies and concluded that having diabetes increases your risk of acquiring active TB by three fold. Ultimately, if this study is true with what it suggests, controlling diabetes would in turn help control worldwide TB. via Science Daily Tags: Diabetes, risk of disease, TB, tuberculosis, worldwide epidemicShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1635135 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:16:02 +0100 1635135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603376&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F330810009%2F Male fertility and diabetes… Scientists told the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology that diabetes in men has a direct affect on infertility. The large increase in the amount of diagnosed diabetics led to this research. This will have large implications for many of couples that are struggling with infertility and the worries that correlate with such problems. Just how did the scientists come to this conclusion when years in past sperm looked no different under the microscope? They had to look further… “But when we looked for DNA damage, we saw a very different picture,” said Dr. Mallidis, adding that this is not part of a routine semen analysis. “Sperm RNA was significantly altered, and many of the changes we obs... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603376 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:11:06 +0100 1603376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1536734&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F317580930%2F Knowing if an obese child might develop diabetes in later years could prompt parents to make the necessary lifestyle changes for their child to lose weight. That’s the rationale behind a pre-diabetes screening recommended by the American Diabetes Association. This comes from Kids Health Notes. Grace has some really good info on her site about diabetes and children. Go check her out and search the site all you want. Yet another resource available to you! Would you screen your child if they fell into this category? Do you think it would do the child good or cause issues down the road? I know I want all the knowledge I can get when it comes to my children’s health! Tags: children, Diabetes, diabetic, family, juvenile-diabetes, pediatric, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Not... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1536734 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:45:54 +0100 1536734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1536735&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F317577896%2F What is the lowest your blood sugar has been? 100-150 75-100 50-75 below 50- not good! View Results Tags: Diabetes, diabetic, family, low blood sugar, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1536735 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:31:58 +0100 1536735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522380&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F312418207%2F Amy at Diabetes Mine has a very powerful video she created on her site. Please go check it out for yourself. Diabetes Reloaded. Do you think we have come a long way or still have so far to go? I wax and wane on this one… Thank you Amy Tenderich for sharing. Tags: diabetes mine, diabetes reloaded, diabetes research, diabeticShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522380 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:49:49 +0100 1522380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512244&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fuic-improves-islet-transplants-how-long.html This study is extremely promising and shows that we can achieve success with fewer islet cells, freeing patients from the need to check their insulin, even after 20 or 30 years of suffering from diabetes," Dr. Oberholzer said.What did they do differently from the widely-tested Edmonton Protocol? Six patients received the slightly-modified UIC protocol -- which was a combination of etanercept (an anti-inflammatory drug developed to treat rheumatoid arthritis) plus the inclusion of exenatide (a drug approved for use in type 2 diabetes, better known as BYETTA) -- in addition to the Edmonton regimen. The new procedure allowed patients to get off insulin with only a single transplant versus the two to four transplants that were needed using the older protocol, said Oberholzer.By comparison, the... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512244 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0100 1512244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522383&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F312418209%2F A study with very mixed results was published earlier in the week. Lowering your bloodsugars may not protect against heart disease but will help with kidney disease down the road. This from the American Diabetes Association… But what may be most important is what the study results have in common - patients with the lowest blood sugar levels had just as many heart problems as diabetics who did not keep as rigid a cap on their blood-sugar levels. When results are confusing and contradictory like this- there is always backlash from patients. I think we need to remember what we have been taught and control our bloodsugars regardless of research like this. if you would like to red more…    Tags: ada, american diabetes asssociation, bloodsugars, Diabetes, diabetics, heart-disease, ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522383 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:58:58 +0100 1522383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1497664&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F305589361%2F Reading through all the diabetic news today, I saw a trend. There are apparently 10 billion things that cause or increase your risk for diabetes. I always take what I read with a grain of salt. Here are two examples of what I found. They are now saying that sunlight, vitamin D, helps prevent the occurrence of type 1 diabetes among children.  Which means the opposite, children living in higher altitudes, will have an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the skin. This form of vitamin D also is available through diet and supplements. Thoughts? Now the second cause of diabetes that I saw today… long term pesticide use. Licensed pesticide applicators who used chlorinated pesticides on more than 100 days in t... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497664 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:32 +0100 1497664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482166&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F302115882%2F Here is one for you… and it involves something yummy! For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It is important to note that the reason for the positive spin on cocoa has to do with natural plant compounds, ie. flavanols. In no way is Dr. Kelm suggesting that diabetes should guzzle cocoa, but dietary flavanols hold promise as a way to prevent heart disease among diabetics. to read more about this chocolate research… Tags: chocolate, cocoa, Diabetes, diet, flavanols, heart-disease, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source:... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482166 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:11:25 +0100 1482166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467939&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F297992793%2F Here is some scary news for you… diabetics and high blood pressure. Doctors are not sure when to treat their patients even when posing and increased risk for advanced heart disease by being a diabetic. But a new study finds that even when people with diabetes show up in their doctor’s office with a high blood pressure reading, there’s only a 50-50 chance that each of them will get some sort of attention for it. That might mean a change to their medications, or a plan to follow up a few weeks later to see if the reading is still high. What happens to the other 50%. Does their pressure just get worse? Do they monitor their high blood pressure or just throw caution to the wind, without even know they are doing so? The national goal for people with diabetes is less than 130/... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467939 Sun, 25 May 2008 22:44:49 +0100 1467939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467940&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F297987474%2F Erectile dysfunction is always a matter of the heart, but new research shows that more than romance is at stake. Two new studies of men with type 2 diabetes found that erectile dysfunction (ED) was a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death. The good news is that cholesterol-lowering medications could cut the risk of heart problems by about 1/3.  Viagra and other drugs alike might offer similar protection. The study also concluded that most men showed symptoms of ED prior to heart disease and that almost all diabetic men showed ED before coronary heart disease. Pretty strong correlation wouldn’t you say? This type of research will help men with diabetes take hold of their health both mentally and physically. via Science Daily Tags: Diab... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467940 Sun, 25 May 2008 22:35:52 +0100 1467940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1439979&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F289412888%2F As part of the theme day here at the health and wellness channel, my post is all about mental health. For more, Alicia at Mental Health Notes has the complete line up. Depression. Ahh, the taboo topic that isn’t so taboo anymore. As I have written before depression affects so many people across the board. Diabetics are no exception. Researchers found that depression alone, and not lifestyle factors like being overweight, can trigger Type 2 diabetes in adults 65 and older, a population with a high prevalence of diabetes and depression. Researchers measured depressive mood and thoughts at a particular point in time as well as over the long term. By doing this, they were able to get a more conclusive and accurate view of depressive symptoms. By measuring depressive symptoms before diabe... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1439979 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:47:17 +0100 1439979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434588&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F288120656%2F Please join in and help make a difference. Go check out Amy at Diabetes Mine as she announces the 2nd Annual Diabetes Mine Design Challenge… 2nd Annual DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge * a competition designed to foster innovation in diabetes design and encourage creative new tools that will improve life with diabetes * Two of the most enticing design concepts will win a package of prizes to help further their creative efforts: $1,000 in cash, some pro-bono professional advice from world-renowned design experts, and free access to the next Health 2.0 conference for one adult winner.Submissions can be made beginning April 30, 2008, until Monday, May 26st, 2008, at 11:59 pm PST. The winners will be announced on Friday, May 30th, 2008. Tags: contest, diabetes mine, diabetes research, d... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434588 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:02:27 +0100 1434588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434589&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F288082872%2F I have to admit that this is the first I have seen of this subject matter… Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), which results in a baby having a low weight at birth, has been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. It has been suggested that this is because the expression of key genes is altered during fetal development and that this affects disease susceptibility later in life. What do you think about this? This particular study showed that the expression of Pdx1, a gene, was found to be reduced in pancreatic beta-cells throughout life following intrauterine growth retardation and therefore increased the risk of type 2 diabetes. I will have to keep my eye on this material. via Science Daily  Tags: Diabetes, intrauterine growth retardation, IUGR, low birth wei... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434589 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:36:21 +0100 1434589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432738&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F287186977%2F Researchers and scientists out of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis discovered a very distinct and precise action of the immune cells that can cause diabetes. Researchers were able to examine the immune cells from isolated insulin-making structures in the pancreas known as the islets of Langerhans. They caught the immune cells, known as dendritic cells, “red-handed”: Carrying insulin and fragments of insulin-producing cells known as beta cells. This can be the first step toward starting a misdirected immune system attack that destroys the beta cells, preventing the body from making insulin and causing type 1 diabetes. Due to dendritic cells being very tiny and minimal in numbers, only about 5 to 10 of them per islet, each of which contains a thousand cells, ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432738 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:31:48 +0100 1432738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432739&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F287178544%2F A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body’s insulin-producing cells in real time. This could help in future forms of treatments that could be used to improve the efficacy of a new procedure for treating type 1 diabetes which has showed the ability to free diabetics from insulin injections for years. If you would like to read further exactly how they overcame the nanotube technology in order to complete the research, click here. Tags: Diabetes, minute insulin, nanotechnology, nanotube, type-1-diabetes, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432739 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:11:00 +0100 1432739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1429112&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Finterview-with-immunologist.html A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of sitting down and talking with Dr. Norma Sue Kenyon, who is in her official capacity a professor of surgery, medicine, microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, but is perhaps better known an immunologist who works at the affiliated Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), and also as the director of the Wallace H. Coulter Center for Translational Research (named for Wallace H. Coulter, who was the co-founder, former chairman and president of Coulter Corp. where Dr. Kenyon once worked). She's also the mother of two daughters.I had met Dr. Kenyon previously, but only to shake hands and say hello. Dr. Kenyon is completely charming, and her connection to type 1 diabetes goes beyond her professional interests, she al... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429112 Thu, 08 May 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1429112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419139&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F282991760%2F We have all read the recent studies linking diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Diabetics have an over 35% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s then non-diabetics. That is a huge finding. Now researchers have discovered why this occurs. Neurobiology of Aging, investigators led by David R. Schubert, Ph.D., professor in the Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory, report that the blood vessels in the brain of young diabetic mice are damaged by the interaction of elevated blood glucose levels characteristic of diabetes and low levels of beta amyloid, a peptide that clumps to form the senile plaques that riddle the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. We all have small levels of amyloid circulating throughout our blood but in diabetics there is a toxic interaction between the amyloid an... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419139 Sat, 03 May 2008 23:23:36 +0100 1419139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1411838&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F281130573%2F This is some fabulous news! Renewed promise to continue forward with diabetic gene research… The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced research projects to study newly discovered human type 2 diabetes genes in mice, and potentially find new drug molecules that can treat the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes. The projects will be funded through a renewed partnership — between the ADA/Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Pinnacle Program Project Award — of more than $2 million over three years. Research from the Foundation’s initial grant led to the discovery of five new genes associated with type 2 diabetes. It also led to one for obesity and one for triglyceride levels. Furthering this research will bring great breakthroughs and knowledge in treati... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1411838 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:49 +0100 1411838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407290&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F280102515%2F According to a new article the insulin-sensitizing thiazolidinediones, a new class of diabetic medication, is associated with an increased risk of fractures. Two medications that fall in this category, pioglitazone and rosiglitazone, accounts for over 20% of prescribed diabetic oral medication in the US and over 5% in Europe. After adjusting for other risk factors, individuals who were currently taking rosiglitazone and pioglitazone had approximately double or triple the odds of hip and other non-spine fractures than those who did not take these drugs. These are some huge findings- double or triple.  This is strong evidence of a possible association between long-term use of thiazolidinediones and fractures, particularly of the hip and wrist. There was no such effect for other anti-diabe... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407290 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:50:55 +0100 1407290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392564&cid=t_106675_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F275791889%2F For years we have been told that soy is a healthy alternative. And it is! But is soy alone really going to change your health? Is it truly a ’super food’? Research has suggested that the soy bean could reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and menopause symptoms, let alone melt away your pounds. And just as we were all acclimating to tofu tacos and soy lattes, scientists linked soy to an increased risk of breast cancer. Of course that didn’t last long either as other studies pointed to the lower incidence of cancers in countries such as Japan, where a huge portion of the local diet is derived from the soy bean. What is a girl to do? What to believe? Here are the facts on soy… soy is one of only two plant foods known to contain all essential amino acids similar t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392564 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:02:18 +0100 1392564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392570&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F261946808%2F The new magic number is 16 among diabetic researchers. Scientists identified 6 new genes which play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes and among the group is the second gene known to also play a role in prostate cancer. By researching how the prostate and diabetic related gene works, we see how raising the risk of one condition can also protect against the other.  These type of results are promising for further medications and sources of treatment. This promises the development of new therapies, and should help scientists to avoid designing drugs aimed at one disorder that inadvertently trigger the other. As these type of results are yielded and with continuing research, we get one step closer to completely understanding type 2 diabetes. We are nearing 200 million persons world... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392570 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:39:51 +0100 1392570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352239&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F264283956%2F Here is a scary one for you… The Journal of the American Heart Association is reporting that people with diabetes have the same high risk for a heart attack or stroke as persons who have had a heart attack previous. When people with diabetes do have heart attacks, they are also twice as likely to die as a result. It is so important that we take care of ourselves and our blood sugars. I know you know this or you wouldn’t be here reading this. Sometimes it scares me. Being a nurse is both a blessing and a curse, I wish I didn’t know so much sometimes, but that isn’t the answer either. Researchers said “the major finding of this study is that all patients age 30 and older who require glucose-lowering treatment are at a particularly high risk of cardiovascular dea... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352239 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:01:46 +0100 1352239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340862&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F261946808%2F The new magic number is 16 among diabetic researchers. Scientists identified 6 new genes which play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes and among the group is the second gene known to also play a role in prostate cancer. As these type of results are yielded with continuing research we get one step closer to completely understanding type 2 diabetes. We are nearing 200 million persons worldwide that are affected by this disease process. “The remarkable recent progress in identifying regions of the genome that increase risk to diabetes—from 3 to 16 in only a year—will help us unravel the complex basis diabetes and may suggest new and better tailored methods to prevent or treat this disease.,” said U-M’s Michael Boehnke, the lead scientist on the Finland-... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340862 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:02:49 +0100 1340862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297908&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F250256767%2F Those that produce lower levels of the molecule PYY are more apt to develop type 2 diabetes. It has already been proven that the hormone PYY is secreted in the gut and helps one feel satiated. It may soon be possible to take a simple blood test and predict whether or not someone has low levels of a particular molecule, predisposing them to the development of Type 2 diabetes. If the test is positive, it may then be possible to use preventative treatment, slowing down, or even halting that development. You know exactly where this is going. With earlier detection we can treat or prevent diabetes to yield better outcomes. to read more… check out Garvin Institute Tags: Diabetes, gavin institute, hormone, molecule, pre disposed, pyy, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297908 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:49:10 +0100 1297908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288554&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F247911098%2F Growing evidence shows that surgery may effectively cure Type 2 diabetes — an approach that not only may change the way the disease is treated, but that introduces a new way of thinking about diabetes. How do you feel about the above statement? I have now read through this article about 100 times and I am still unsure myself. We have learned previously that gastric bypass surgery will decrease type 2 diabetes if not ‘cure’ it in many people, but that was always shown to be dependent upon weight loss. The new study published in a special supplement to the February issue of Diabetes Care by a leading expert in the emerging field of diabetes surgery is claiming that bypassing/re-routing the gastric tract actually ‘cures’ diabetes independent of weight loss. Dr. Rubin... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288554 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:06:15 +0100 1288554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278277&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F245506614%2F Helpful links from around the ‘diabetes internet’… Further proof the whole grains are the ticket to a healthy diet… Diets with high amounts of whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a team of Penn State researchers at University Park and the College of Medicine. Chronic disease is as much a concern as terrorism… Distinguished American law Professor Lawrence Gostin told the Oxford Health Alliance Summit in Sydney February 23 that prevention of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking illnesses should take top priority. Link between excessive nutrient levels and insulin resistance… He hopes that “this could le... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278277 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:24:15 +0100 1278277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1263500&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F242434764%2F This study evaluated 307 patients with diabetes — 258 with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis and 49 who did not have kidney failure. The researchers compared the standard HbA1c test with a newer test (glycated albumin, or GA) that measures the amount of blood sugar that has reacted with albumin, a protein in the plasma. The GA test reflects blood sugar control over the previous three to four weeks. Blood samples were also analyzed to determine recent blood sugar levels. Among the 307 patients with diabetes, 258 in end-staged kidney disease on dialysis and 49 who did not have kidney failure, the researchers found that the HbA1c values were considerably lower in comparison to the GA test results. Scary indeed. The thought process on the marginal difference is that the red blod c... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1263500 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:43:37 +0100 1263500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1198749&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F228650246%2F Here is some ‘well duh’ info for you. I will save you from my rant that my husband just weathered on the wasting of funds and monies to study such things. Take a peek and see if it fires you up… Increasing rates of diabetes found among older Americans. Are you kidding me? The title alone got me going. Metabolic syndrome affects nearly 1 in 10 teens. Seriously people, is this new knowledge? It is not groundbreaking, that is for sure. Maybe I am just getting older and when I see valuable resources going to waste I get angrier than I used to, when I was younger and more ‘invincible’. Maybe it is just me, haha. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1198749 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:14:09 +0100 1198749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1191659&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F226577912%2F Young women with larger breasts are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes later in life, even after accounting for differences in weight and waist size, a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests. The risk for diabetes “isn’t just about abdominal obesity, but also the contribution of fat tissue in another place,” Joel Ray, the lead author of paper, told the Toronto Star. The researchers analyzed data from more than 90,000 American woman participating in the Nurses Health Study II, comparing the rate of diabetes in middle age with bra-cup size at age 20. After accounting for differences in BMI and waist circumference, the researchers found that risk increased with breast size, with women who reported wearing a D cup or larger at 58% greater risk than those w... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1191659 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:36:58 +0100 1191659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1191603&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F226611912%2F It may come as quite a shock to those type 2 diabetics who regularly consume caffeine to hear that studies are now showing that caffeine raises blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. I’m a regular diet coke drinker and I thought that because there is no sugar in diet coke it was safe for me to drink regularly…I was wrong. The American Diabetes Association announced the findings of a Duke University study which showed that caffeine raised the blood glucose levels of type 2 diabetics throughout the day and especially after meals. But I thought caffeine was ok for diabetics? Continue Reading Caffeine Raises Blood Sugar Levels In Type 2 Diabetics (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1191603 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:59:50 +0100 1191603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173600&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F221659513%2F Surgery could soon join drugs and lifestyle modifications as a common treatment for obese type 2 diabetics. The idea’s been gaining strength for a while — see this WSJ story from last year — and just got a big boost from a study published in JAMA. Researchers randomly assigned 60 obese, recently diagnosed diabetics to receive either conventional therapy focused on lifestyle modification or a weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Diabetes disappeared in 73% of those who had surgery, compared with 4% of those who had conventional treatment. The study’s authors, based at an obesity center in Australia, attributed this difference to much greater weight loss in the surgery group — 20.0% of body weight, versus 1.4% in the conventional t... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173600 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:16:49 +0100 1173600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173428&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F221845101%2F Ok, so we know that weight loss will aid in treating type 2 diabetes. But would you ever guess that having surgery to lose weight would be preferred over a more “natural” weight loss. Preliminary research indicates that obese patients with type 2 diabetes who had gastric banding surgery lost more weight and had a higher likelihood of diabetes remission compared to patients who used conventional methods for weight loss and diabetes control. Why do you think that is? Is it because it is a much more rapid weight loss? The surgical group achieved an average 20.7 percent body weight loss at two years, compared with 1.7 percent among the conventional-therapy group, representing a loss of 62.5 percent of excess weight (using BMI of 25 as ideal weight) in the surgical group compared... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173428 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:41:28 +0100 1173428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146649&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F215733329%2F Depression… Obesity… Type 2 Diabetes. It sounds like almost one third of every patient I have ever seen. Now the kicker… mostly women. Middle aged women are more at risk for all 3 before mentioned ailments. We need to do something now and stop this cyclical pattern! Go get yourself some anti depressants you say? Now although I do agree with and absolutely stand behind the use of such medications, they are not always the answer. Certain SSRI’s and many other anti depressants, not to mention atypical antipsychotic medications (AAP), have side effects such as weight gain, glucose intolerance and metabolic changes. Ugh!!! It really comes down to lifestyle changes.I strongly believe you need to modify your life in conjunction with medications if needed. Also, one anti de... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146649 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:29:53 +0100 1146649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146650&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F215728459%2F Watch out Australia! This is not earth shattering news but it does go to show just how prevalent diabetes is around the world. The University of Queensland School of Population Health is predicting and explosion of type 2 diabetes across Australia. And I mean explosion… like more than double by the year 2023. Wow!! The researchers studied 14 key risk factors that that make up what they coin DALY, disability adjusted life year. What key factors attributed the most to the prediction associated with type 2 diabetes? Tobacco use, high blood pressure, high body mass, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption. But there is good news in all of this. If you look at the factors above, they are all controllable. “All of the health risks are open to modification through intervention&#8... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146650 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:11:07 +0100 1146650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128841&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F210628376%2F How many times before have I mentioned the importance of sleep and your bodies ability to regulate glucose? A few at least. There is yet further proof to this theory and I have been holding off writing about it due to it being somewhat repetitive, but I have seen it so frequently that I think it is worth another mention. The US team discovered that volunteers who were roused whenever they were about to fall into the deepest sleep developed insulin resistance. This inability of the body to recognize normal insulin signals leads to high blood sugar levels, weight gain and, eventually, even type 2 diabetes. Personally, I have been in trouble from the start. My kids are such horrible sleepers and my hubby and I have not slept through the night in 7 years. Not to mention that a pin drop wakes ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128841 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:33:21 +0100 1128841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101687&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F202219205%2F Well yee-ha, scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have answered one of biology’s most fundamental questions… where the heck does that fat go after it enters our body? They have discovered the 2 genes which control the packaging of fat inside a layer of phospholipids and proteins to form those nasty liquid droplets. Oohhh! When I think about what it looks like… I won’t even go there. These genes are coined FIT genes! Funny name, huh? The researchers, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University, carried out a series of experiments to confirm the role of the genes - dubbed FIT1 and FIT2 - in fat storage. In one they inserted extra copies of the genes into human cells. While this had no impact on fat synthesis... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101687 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:45:14 +0100 1101687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1068767&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F194876647%2F Yale school of Medicine, New Haven has developed the means to establish the depletion of B cells in diabetes and proven to reverse the disease that was established in mice. Pretty darn cool. Up to now scientists have been able to do this with RA, rheumatoid arthritis, but haven’t had the tools to recreate this same type of research among diabetic cells. In the study, autoimmune diabetes–susceptible mice were engineered such that their B cells expressed human CD20. Depletion of B cells in these mice before they showed signs of diabetes, using a single dose of a CD20-specific antibody, delayed and/or reduced the onset of disease. It is truly amazing how we can dissect how our bodies work and recreate different situations to enhance and further science! Share This (Source: Diabete... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1068767 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:45:06 +0100 1068767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065857&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fno-dumb-diabetes-research-awards-for.html In the past around this time of year, I had people vote for the "Dumbest Diabetes Research of the Year". I will not be doing that in 2007, in part, because I did not do much as far as tracking the mindless studies done in the name of diabetes research this year. I must apologize if anyone was hoping to vote, but I would have to spend a lot of time sifting through medical journals, and at this time of year, that really isn't my priority right now. But I'd love to collect your nominations!As you may recall, last year, the winning study was an article entitled "Short legs related to excess weight and diabetes" in which researchers from Johns Hopkins University conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 7,424 adults aged 40–74 years, from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Surv... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065857 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:15:00 +0100 1065857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027221&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F184767220%2F Well hello and happy World Diabetes Day!!!! This is a day to raise awareness and take check. Here is to more research, treatments and ultimately a cure! Go team science. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027221 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:34:32 +0100 1027221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=947391&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Funsolicited-healthcare-advice-for.html It turns out that unsolicited advice about chronic illness like diabetes is seen as a taboo topic by many people, akin to politics and religion according to a new survey of more than 1,000 American adults. But the number and percentage who feel it is taboo is not as many (or as high) as one might expect. The survey was released by Evercare, a provider of health plans for people who have chronic illnesses, are older, or have disabilities which is owned by healthcare giant United Healthcare.According to the survey, which was released yesterday, 82% of respondents said they knew someone with a chronic illness, but were more likely to discourage friends or loved ones from buying the wrong house (65%), loan them a large amount of money (56%), advise them against taking a job they didn't think w... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=947391 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:15:00 +0100 947391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908741&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F162104167%2F Now scientists at Northwestern University have discovered why brain insulin signaling — crucial for memory formation — would stop working in Alzheimer’s disease. They have shown that a toxic protein found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s removes insulin receptors from nerve cells, rendering those neurons insulin resistant. (The protein, known to attack memory-forming synapses, is called an ADDL for “amyloid ß-derived diffusible ligand.”) I know I read something similar to this last year. There was preliminary research released stating that there is a direct correlation the way the brain uses, or misuses, insulin and the way that diabetics fight a similar battle. The most current Northwestern University study is so powerful that they are eve... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908741 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:20:05 +0100 908741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=896824&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F160724729%2F U.S. biomedical engineers have demonstrated a smart particle insulin release system that detects glucose spikes and releases insulin to counter them. Researchers at the University of Texas School of Health Information Sciences, led by Associate Professor Ananth Annapragada, said the system is designed to mimic the functions of the pancreas, which produces the hormone insulin. This system worked in stabilizing blood sugars in animals for up to 6 hours. How does this work in plain English… or at least easy to understand words? Well, there are liposomes that are coated with sugars to form the inhaled particles, and when sugars becomes present in the blood, the particles bind independently to the sugar then releasing the particles that release their insulin. So basically, they bind to th... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=896824 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:01:05 +0100 896824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=823013&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Fscientists-to-discuss-epidemic-at-seattle-meetup%2F Filed under: Type 2, Research, Events, CareScientists from all over the world will meet up in Seattle October 22-23 to attend the Warren G. Magnuson Congress for a Global Diabetes Alliance. The initiative is intended to help fight the rapid rise of type 2 diabetes worldwide. International Diabetes Federation past president Pierre Lefebvre, who will be a speaker at the conference, says the need for such an alliance to fight the T2 global epidemic "could not be more urgent."More than one hundred diabetes experts hailing from over twenty countries will attend the congress. There's one main goal: the discussion of how to help under-served populations, such as indigenous peoples. However, the more general problems - prevention, treatment and the possibility of a cure - will also be on the table... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=823013 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 823013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=823012&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Flemonade-for-sale-25c-a-cup%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Diet, Research, FundraisersThe Rusing family of Tucson, Arizona, run a remarkably successful lemonade stand. The stand began as a way to keep the kids occupied, but turned into a bit of a money maker. It's been so successful, in fact, that it's now in the running for the title of Best Lemonade Stand in America. Yes! There is such a thing. Cute, huh?The Rusings donate the proceeds from the stand to diabetes research. The stand is named "The Mighty Quinns" for Quinn Rusing. Quinn, who is four-years-old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three. He helps run the lemonade stand, along with mom, Carolyn, and six-year-old twin sisters, Cali and Olivia. The secret to their success appears to be the free cookies. That's right. Free Famous Amos cookies with ea... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=823012 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 823012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=776156&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fshow-me-money.html August 1 marked the start of JDRF's "Promise to Remember Me" campaign. A major objective of the campaign this year is to convince the Federal Government to renew the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research, which is set to expire in 2008. President George W. Bush signed the last extension of that program (in 2000 or 2001, I can't recall), so its possible he will also approve it this year if the legislation is sent to the White House for approval. What's at stake is more than one-third (35% to be exact) of all Federal funding allocated to type 1 diabetes research which comes from that "special" program. (The remainder comes from the annually appropriated funds to the NIH to support type 1 diabetes, and a tiny, highly targeted funding program also exists within the Dep... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=776156 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:15:00 +0100 776156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=735517&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F15%2Fdeveloper-donates-house-profits-to-diabetes-research%2F Filed under: Type 1, Daily News, FundraisersThe News-Record of Greensboro, North Carolina, reports on a local entrepreneur who's come up with a novel way to raise money for a good cause. Land developer Roy Carroll plans to donate the profits from one of his new houses to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Carroll, whose sixteen-year-old daughter has Type 1 diabetes, will make the donation just as soon as the house is sold. All the material and labor for the house will be donated. Carroll expects the house to be finished in November and estimates it will sell for around $168,000.Generous? Yes. Not to mention something of a tradition, this being the third house Carroll has built as a fundraiser for the JDRF, an organization that Carroll hopes will eventually be successful in i... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=735517 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 735517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675442&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F16%2Fdollars-against-diabetes-volunteers-hit-the-street-corners-this%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, ResearchWhen you're out driving this Father's Day weekend and stop at a busy intersection, look for the volunteers wearing the orange shirts. They are tirelessly soliciting donations from passing motorists to support Dollars Against Diabetes, an annual campaign organized by the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. Dollars for Diabetes has raised a whopping $17 million since 1987. Throw some change in the bucket, and maybe even some greenbacks. We all know it is going to a good cause. If you miss the orange shirts in your area, union members raise additional dollars through walk-a-thons, softball/golf tournaments, raffles and other local events. Thank you Building and Construct... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675442 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658841&cid=t_106675_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Fmary-tyler-moore-champions-research-for-kids-with-type-1-diabete%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, ResearchI have always loved Mary Tyler Moore. I remember snuggling on the couch with my mom one night a week to watch the Mary Tyler Moore show. I don't know what was more comical -- the humor of the storyline or hearing my mom's roaring laugh each Saturday. I found out years ago Moore has type 1 diabetes. Right away, it comforted me. Maybe it was because I admired her acting skills and love her warm smile. My young brain logic went something like this, "If Mary Tyler Moore has type 1, then maybe it's not so bad my older brother has juvenile diabetes." Whatever the reason, I did some research to catch up on Moore's activities these days. Born in 1936, Moore turns 71 this year. Her activism in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Internationa... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658841 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=494242&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35139&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitsmylifepeople.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fdiabetes-and-cancer.html Great, just great. As if we women don't have enough to deal with there is this gem on the BBC news about the link between raised blood sugar and cancer in women. It used to be thought that diabetes actually protected you from cancer. This was oh, about a hundred years ago, and the reason was that without insulin most diabetics died before they got a chance to grow any cancer cells. With better care, insulin, testing strips etc people with diabetes are living to old age and, of course, are developing cancer and other diseases that "normal" folks get.I'm not entirely buying this study. There seem to be a lot of unanswered questions: Why women and not men for instance? And statistically the age range they tested, 40-60 years, is when you would expect to see an increase in both blood sugar and... It's My Life, People blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=494242 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:47:00 +0100 494242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=494247&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35139&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitsmylifepeople.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fend-to-injected-insulin.html The BBC is reporting that a reservoir in an artificial tooth implant could be used to disperse diabetes drugs. While I guess it would be relatively simple to use this method to replace diabetes drugs I hope that someone at Intellidrug is working on a way to make it work for insulin too. This project is in its trial phase but a possible launch date of 2010 is mentioned. I have the perfect place for it, a bridge between my upper left molar and canine tooth. and I'd willingly swap the pain of an implant for a lifetime of shots. If they can stick regulated doses of all the other damn drugs I need in there too, I'd be really thrilled but I fear I would need an entire mouth of implants, which I think may be both scary and pricey. (Source: It's My Life, People) It's My Life, People blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=494247 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:07:00 +0100 494247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461143&cid=t_106675_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F18%2Flarval-therapy-just-another-name-for-cleaning-wounds-with-maggots.html Maggots. They are fly larvae. Yuck, you think. Double yuck, if you have ever seen them. But, wait a minute, we have known for a long time that maggots can clean infected wounds. It’s just darn hard to explain to a patient and his or her family. “Hi, Mr. Smithy, you have a nasty infection there, but we have just the treatment for you. We’ll just smear some fly larvae in your wound and let them have their way.”There are reputable studies of this practice. To pretty it up, however, the researchers have come up with names that make it seem more sophisticated than it really is. One article used the term “maggot debridement therapy,” no doubt referred to as MDT. A recent article in the well-respected and well-read journal, Diabetes Care, has cleaned up the nam... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461143 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:57:02 +0100 461143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=494254&cid=t_106675_134_f&fid=35139&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitsmylifepeople.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fmad-cow-disease-may-solve-diabetes.html I don't know what all the implications are but scientists at Ottawa Health Research Institute in Canada have discovered that a prion that causes Creutzfeld-Jakob disease might be involved in regulating blood glucose levels and could possibly affect the development of Type 1 diabetes.It's probably not a major breakthrough, more another piece of the puzzle that will lead to an answer to why some of us get diabetes and others don't. And that's an important question to address when you are looking for a cure. (Source: It's My Life, People) It's My Life, People blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=494254 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 20:01:00 +0100 494254