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 'insulin resistance'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556028&cid=t_99550_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F11%2Fwhat-one-short-nights-sleep-does-to-your-glucose-metabolism%2F As a blogger I regularly sleep 3-5 hours just to finish a post. I know that this has its effects on how I feel the next day. I also know short nights don’t promote my clear-headedness and I also recognize short-term effects on  memory, cognitive functions, reaction time and mood (irritability), as depicted in the [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556028 Tue, 11 May 2010 17:18:36 +0100 3556028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416238&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fdiabetes-support-or-suspicion-aka-dont-question-my-insulin-dosing-as-long-as-im-healthy.html Everyone lives with — and copes with — diabetes in their own unique way. But some of us are more unique than others? No, that’s not the point. Today, a perspective from yet another kindred spirit, Hannah McDonald, a self-proclaimed nerd who lives in Pennsylvania and has been blogging about the Big D since 2008: A Guest [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416238 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:00:50 +0100 3416238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205063&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fmetformin-for-type-1-diabetes-really-why.html You’ve heard it before: someone with type 2 diabetes goes on insulin. That’s no surprise. But how often have you heard the reverse — someone with type 1 going on Metformin? Since the launch of Symlin in 2005, it’s not uncommon for people to treat their type 1 diabetes with a supplemental injectable medication. But hang around [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205063 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:45 +0100 3205063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082465&cid=t_99550_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F11%2Fhigh-cholesterol-folks-6x-more-likely-to-be-insulin-resistant%2F OK, this is a seriously scary load of fat and sugar. (Photo: VirtualErn)               . It was sundae night at my house. My parents would set out bowls, ice cream, and an obscene number of toppings, from whipped cream and chocolate sauce to marshmallows and sprinkles. We all chowed down, then lolled about in a vague stupor. It didn’t happen that often, but it’s not something I ever want to repeat. My parents are both on medication for high cholesterol, and I just found out from my 23andMe genetic scan that I have an elevated risk of getting diabetes. So I exercise and watch what I eat every day. But I was surprised by today’s CureTogether research finding. I didn’t expect to learn that high cholesterol and insulin resistance (the first step on the way diab... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082465 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:13:28 +0100 3082465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876295&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fxs1a1rzLhyg%2F Whey protein is a natural product, produced as part of the cheese making process. It is probably most renowned for being a supplement used for bodybuilders and weight trainers as it is an excellent source of protein. Whey protein is not only of benefit to bodybuilders and weight trainers but also to sufferers of conditions such as cancer sufferers, people who are overweight and to Diabetic sufferers. How can it benefit Diabetic sufferers? As mentioned already, whey protein is the best natural source of protein. Protein can become an element lacking in some Diabetic’s diets, as a result of their dietary alterations. Whey protein also lowers levels of blood glucose and this is thought to happen because higher protein levels stimulate Insulin production from the Pancreas. This particular e... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876295 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:04:41 +0100 2876295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842606&cid=t_99550_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FdQreGQoZX2g%2F Obese teens are better off if they exercise. Diabetes Health reports that exercise can even help with insulin resistance in teens regardless if they lose weight or not. Never let it be said that exercise is meaningless! Insulin resistance is, of course, one of the predictors to developing Type 2 diabetes. When someone is insulin resistance, their bodies need to make even more insulin and their pancreas just can’t keep up. Still, this is another testament to the benefits of exercise. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Exercise Helps With Insulin Resistance (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842606 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:53:15 +0100 2842606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580422&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FlQTV87omAyk%2F Type I diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes. This form of diabetes is mainly found in children. The primary problem in all forms of diabetes, regardless if it is Type I or Type II is that the glucose (sugar) levels of the body are too high. In a healthy person, the beta cells in the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin in response to sugar in the blood. The sugar gets there through the food and drinks we consume. Normally, the insulin helps to move the sugar from the bloodstream and into the cells of the body where it can be used for cellular processes. The insulin triggers gates located in the membranes of the cells to open, allowing the sugar to flow in. A person with Type I diabetes can not make enough or any insulin. This produces the abnormall... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580422 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:35:51 +0100 2580422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349399&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FFMQXRxsiJds%2F The following is a sponsored post For anyone suffering from PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome you may have found that you have followed the recommendations given to you about diet and exercise but still have not seen any improvement in your symptoms. Many patients are getting a bad rap due to this, they are being viewed as living an unhealthy lifestyle and not taking responsibility for their health. Insulin Resistance, which was once thought to be a side effect of PCOS, has now proved to be the underlying cause of PCOS. Insulite Laboratories supports this finding. They have not only provided a website dedicated to education and support for the sufferers of PCOS but they have also designed steps for a patient to take that actually reverse this conditio... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349399 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:26:16 +0100 2349399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276495&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FL85A4C1sDgU%2F One of the biggest mistakes that weight loss failures make is cutting out carbs altogether. An example of this flawed ideology is the Atkins diet. Clinical studies have proven that the low-carb, high fat diet has a negative impact on the health of your heart and blood. But bringing back the carbs can cause problems too. Did you know that many of the carbs we eat every day may cause a condition called insulin resistance? With the extra carbs adding the extra pounds and inches to your body, the insulin hormone runs into a big problem: It can’t help you process fuel, fats, or sugars. When you reach this condition, your body stores even more fat than it should be, mostly around your stomach and hips. So how do we keep the delicious carbohydrate-filled foods without adding inches and deve... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276495 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:04:46 +0100 2276495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200826&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fb_ZEA6yYykU%2F Caught this interview recently on YouTube and I thought it was worth sharing with each of you. In the video, Melanie Oakley, a Registered Dietitian from Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York, explains the different types of diabetes and management. I especially liked her explanation of insulin resistance. That’s a difficult concept to understand sometimes. Enjoy this short interview clip: Tags: Diabetes Management, diabetic, insulin resistance, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200826 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:16:00 +0100 2200826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222560&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fdiabetes-makeover-contest-and-the-winners-are.html Wow, and I thought picking winners for our Holiday Sweepstakes diabetes wisdom contest was difficult!  But for the NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Diabetes Makeover competition, what we ended up judging were people’s life stories — their hard luck and their struggles with diabetes and related health conditions.   How do you place comparative value on that?! Everyone [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222560 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:24 +0100 2222560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144727&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F92Hjg7MfrNE%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,550869,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() There is no doubt that exercise is GREAT for the body. But for warding off diabetes (Type 2, at least) doesn’t take THAT MUCH exercise. A new study has revealed that “brief but intense exercise every day or two may help reduce the risk of diabetes.” How little? As little as 30 seconds of exercise that intensely works the muscles. Apparently just that little amount of exercise can help with insulin resistance. While this study gives some light on insulin resistance, we shouldn’t forget that the real benefit of exercise (on our hearts and lungs) comes with 30-minutes of exercise three to four times a week. Tags: Diabetes Manage... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144727 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:17:53 +0100 2144727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918289&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F436476555%2F Whey protein is a natural product, produced as part of the cheese making process. It is probably most renowned for being a supplement used for bodybuilders and weight trainers as it is an excellent source of protein. Whey protein is not only of benefit to bodybuilders and weight trainers but also to sufferers of conditions such as cancer sufferers, people who are overweight and to Diabetic sufferers. How can it benefit Diabetic sufferers? As mentioned already, whey protein is the best natural source of protein. Protein can become an element lacking in some Diabetic’s diets, as a result of their dietary alterations. Whey protein also lowers levels of blood glucose and this is thought to happen because higher protein levels stimulate Insulin production from the Pancreas. This particular e... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918289 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:58:21 +0100 1918289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618138&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F334633287%2F I found this a bit interesting… Trans-fatty acids have been the topic of a lot of negative health news, but a new dietary study in rats suggests that trans-fats do not increase the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes, which may ease at least one area of concern. This shows that our muscles can utilize the trans fats and that they will not put a person at higher risk for diabetes. To read more… Tags: Diabetes, diet, heart-disease, insulin resistance, nutrition, risk for diabetes, trans-fats, trans-fatty acidsShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618138 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:36:11 +0100 1618138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1484848&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F6%2F1%2Fdo-you-have-sleep-disordered-breathing-if-so-you-may-also-be.html By Pat Salber, MD We have known about the association between snoring and obesity for a long time. But we now know that sleep-disordered breathing (SBD) -- a sleep disturbance characterized by snoring and episodes of apnea or not breathing for periods of time -- is linked, independent of obesity, to insulin resistance, abnormal glucose metabolism, and Type 2 diabetes. Sinziana Seicean, MD, MPH and colleagues published results of the Sleep Heart Health Study in the May 2008 issue of Diabetes Care. They studied 209 normal weight and 1,036 overweight/obese individuals who had a diagnosis of SDB, but did not have a diagnosis of diabetes. They found that SDB was associated with all of the manifestations of impaired glucose metabolism, including impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose to... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1484848 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:50:44 +0100 1484848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1385439&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fstatins-make-you-fat-and-insulin.html Among the studies you did not see highlighted in the media recently was this study published in the journal Diabetes Care: Simvastatin Improves Flow-Mediated Dilation but Reduces Adiponectin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity in Hypercholesterolemic PatientsThe reason is that the big drug companies do not put their publicity machine behind studies that call into question the safety or healthfulness of their blockbuster drugs. And that is exactly what this study did.Simvastatin is Zocor. What this small but interesting study found was that "Simvastatin significantly improved endothelium-dependent dilation, but reduced adiponectin levels and insulin sensitivity in hypercholesterolemic patients independent of dose and the extent of apolipoprotein B reduction."Translated into English this means th... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1385439 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +0100 1385439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335194&cid=t_99550_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Flow-testosterone-and-diabetes.html This was an interesting link between low testosterone levels and type 1 diabetes. Insulin resistance is so prevalent now and there appears to be so many ways to develop the resistance. I think you will find this article interesting. (Source: Dr. Steve Clouthier) Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335194 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:44:00 +0100 1335194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278277&cid=t_99550_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=1162644&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F219458339%2F Taking you back to the post I wrote last Saturday about the diabetes explosion occurring in Australia, I happened to come across a program on the Discovery Health channel about diabetes. Guess what the subject matter was? You guessed it- diabetes and the Aborigine people. The series is called Discovery Health- CME and it is running on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9AM, at least the last few weeks it has around my neck of the woods (East coast). Last weekend they discussed the “thrifty gene”and how it is contributing to a huge increase in diabetes among the Aborigine people in Australia. Through history this group of people among the outskirts and brush of Australia have had to be very frugal and make a meal stretch for days until the next meal was available. Enter- “thr... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162644 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:40:11 +0100 1162644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1133982&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F212714380%2F This study showed that blocking GIP activity using (Pro3)GIP in mice with established, high fat diet-induced obesity and diabetes results in significant weight loss, improvement of insulin resistance and amelioration of diabetes. Researchers are now examining the findings as an interesting new way to battle obesity and metabolic disorders. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1133982 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:09:39 +0100 1133982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128841&cid=t_99550_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=1097759&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F201197196%2F “There’s a fair amount of evidence that starch-based foods don’t cause weight gain like sugar-based foods and don’t cause the metabolic syndrome like sugar-based foods,” said Dr. Richard Johnson, the senior author of the report, which reviewed several recent studies on fructose and obesity. “Potatoes, pasta, rice may be relatively safe compared to table sugar. A fructose index may be a better way to assess the risk of carbohydrates related to obesity.” Ok, so this is not the answer to your holiday munchies given that most cakes, pies and cookies are loaded full of fructose, but it does offer up the idea that a slice of bread or baked potato here and there might not be the worst thing ever. Yee-ha! I do hope, yes I said hope, that there is more rese... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097759 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:45:50 +0100 1097759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097207&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F12%2F16%2Ffructose-its-a-big-part-of-the-problem.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DHave you ever looked at the list of ingredients on the foods you buy? I can guarantee that you’ll be hard put to find even one item that does not contain fructose in one form or another: it could be straight fructose, or masquerading as corn syrup, or sucrose (table sugar) whose content is 50% fructose. I recently checked 10 items in my foray to the local Safeway store; of the packaged foods, all ten contained fructose in one form or another. It's found in ketchup, fruits, jellies, pastries, and many processed foods. Even sugar substitutes can have high fructose corn syrup in them. So what of it? Plenty.Fructose and metabolic syndromeOne of the hallmarks of metabolic syndrome diagnosis is insulin resistance. What it basically means is the following: When gluco... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097207 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:45:48 +0100 1097207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091307&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fat-last-an-explanation-how-stress-causes-obesity.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DIt is a well-known phenomenon: people under stress hit the fridge, and gorge on candy and fatty food. A gallon of ice scream in one sitting is not unheard of. But people who think deeply about such things asked themselves: why don’t they (people under stress) gorge on veggies? And what is the nature of the connection between stress and obesity? Is it simply overeating equalsobesity, or is there a deeper connection, involving the brain? After all, stress is a mind thing.The physiology of acute stress Almost every physiological action in our body is controlled by two systems: the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system. The autonomic nervous system has this name because it is, well, autonomic: it marches to its own drum, if you will, independently of ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091307 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:21:24 +0100 1091307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027079&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F14%2Fworld-diabetes-day-no-child-should-die-of-diabetes.html by Pat SalberToday is the first ever UN-observed World Diabetes Day led by the International Diabetes Federation. It was established as a result of a resolution passed last December by the General Assembly of the UN. The idea behind the Day is to increase visibility of diabetes world-wide.  Hopefully this will lead to better funding, more research, public education, and other resources being applied to the condition.The focus of this year’s World Diabetes Day campaign is diabetes in children and adolescents. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic disease of childhood. Children and teens can develop Type 1 diabetes – an autoimmune disorder in which the insulin producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed – or they can develop Type 2 diabetes – a condit... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027079 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:51:25 +0100 1027079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=891778&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F159461438%2F Researchers out of University of Ottawa have discovered a mutation in a gene that is considered to be a major controller in the way that energy levels are used in our bodies. This is a big discovery for endurance athletes as well as diabetics. What gene is being examined and how does this pertain specifically to diabetics? The gene adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, AMPK, which controls the amount of energy in our cells by becoming active when fuel stores start to deplete such as in extreme exercise. The mutation showed a doubling of the energy use in the cells. In diabetics there are high levels of fat stored in the muscle have been linked to insulin resistance, so increased energy production would be a leg up in the right direction. In addition, as metformin, a drug common... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=891778 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:06:32 +0100 891778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874915&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2Ftype-2-diabetes-treatment-made-easy.html By William H. Bestermann Jr. MDType 2 diabetes is a condition that costs Americans terribly in terms of death, disability, and health care expenditures. This chronic condition is a vicious cycle type of illness. Glucose control tends to deteriorate over time. Most of these patients also have problems with blood pressure and cholesterol. Only about a third of type 2 diabetics have their pressure, sugar, or cholesterol under control as individual risk factors. Only 7% have all three risk factors controlled simultaneously to conservative goals. This sad fact has dramatic consequences. The lifetime risk of a diabetic having a heart attack or a stroke is 80%. For each risk factor that is controlled to goal using the right medication, the risk is reduced by roughly half—so when we control ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874915 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:30:02 +0100 874915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=856742&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F10%2Fscreening-for-gestational-diabetes-who-when-how.html The American Diabetes Association recently published Proceedings of the Fifth International Workshop-Conference on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. The proceedings are published in a July 2007 supplement to Diabetes Care. The experts participating in this conference have recommended the following screening strategy for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM):Risk for gestational diabetes should be ascertained at the first prenatal visit. Low risk:Member of an ethnic group with a low prevalence of GDMNo known diabetes in first degree relativesAge < 25 years oldWeight normal before pregnancyWeight normal at birthNo history of abnormal glucose metabolismNo history of poor obstetrical outcomesIf all of the following characteristics are present, low risk women are not required to have blood g... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=856742 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:26:36 +0100 856742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=815206&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Festrogen-decreases-ir.html This showed up in the medical news today, confirming what I'd learned anecdotally:Estrogen Receptors in Hypothalamus Region Play Role in Regulating Weight GainThe key finding in this study is that when estrogen levels drop women become more insulin resistant and start gaining weight like crazy. Not just women with diabetes but all women.That certainly was my experience. As readers of this blog might remember, I decided to stop my estrogen supplementation last January, as I was concerned that I'd been on it long enough that heightened cancer risk might be an issue.At the time I quit, my weight had been rock solid steady for 4 years. I'd actually lost a couple pounds when I switched to insulin but they had come back thanks to holiday dining. I've never taken much estrogen. About 4 mg a month... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=815206 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:55:00 +0100 815206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825599&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F145383160%2F Have you heard of biofeedback? Biofeedback is a technique in which patients improve their health by using signals from their own bodies, ie. heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and sweating, Now have you heard of using biofeedback to help treat your diabetes? I am referring to mainly type 2 diabetics. There is research that shows after just 10 sessions of biofeedback and relaxation therapy, diabetics blood sugars and A1c were lowered and stayed that way for up to 3 months. And a bonus… depression and anxiety among these patients also decreased. Here would be my hunch why this type of treatment could be effective… The Stress Effect Biofeedback may decrease cortisol, a stress hormone linked to insulin resistance. Some of you may remember me writing abo... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825599 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:23:23 +0100 825599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797122&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fsome-disturbing-news-about-januvia.html Diabetes in Control reports last week that "According to a survey, prescriptions for the diabetes drug Januvia have grown nearly threefold between the first week of 2007 and the week ending July 20. ... It was reported that patients were switched from metformin 21%, Avandia 17% and Actos 13%."Once again we are being treated to the spectacle of doctors who do not understand a new drug's mode of action prescribing that new drug in a way that is guaranteed to damage the health of many of those patients.Januvia does NOT affect Insulin ResistanceJanuvia stimulates insulin production after meals and may inhibit the production of glucagon after meals. That's what it does folks, and that is ALL it does.The problem here is that for at least 21% of the Type 2s in this study, doctors were taking them... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797122 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:20:00 +0100 797122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780641&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F8%2F5%2Fthe-cardiometabolic-syndrome-a-complex-metabolic-web-that-re.html by Bill Besterman The underpinning for much of the death and disability from arterial vascular disease in this country is the metabolic syndrome. One of the real authorities on the metabolic syndrome is a Dr. Ralph DeFronzo.  I particularly like his description of of this collection of disorders as a “complex metabolic web.”  The patients who have this diagnosis are burdened with multiple chronic conditions: hypertension, high bad or LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, low HDL or good cholesterol, and high blood sugar ultimately resulting in type 2 diabetes. These patients routinely have vascular systems where the vessels are inflamed and the blood more likely to clot. Early in the condition the arteries are thicker and less distensible than in people witho... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780641 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:24:06 +0100 780641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=777772&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fdid-your-plastic-water-bottle-give-you.html Today's news carried a story about how 12 scientists have published a warning that a compound called bisphenol A, an estrogen mimic which is found in many plastics, has been conclusively linked with reproductive tract damage in many animals.A chilling line from the report states "The scientists - including four from federal health agencies - reviewed about 700 studies before concluding that people are exposed to levels of the chemical exceeding those that harm lab animals. Infants and fetuses are most vulnerable, they said."In addition the report explains, "The compound, bisphenol A or BPA, is one of the highest-volume chemicals in the world and has found its way into the bodies of most human beings."Used to make hard plastic, BPA can seep from beverage containers and other materials. It i... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=777772 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:39:00 +0100 777772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=776125&cid=t_99550_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F03%2Fcombo-drug-therapy-reverses-type-1-in-mice%2F This study suggests stopping the development of type 1 in humans must address the autoimmune T-cell disorder and the loss of insulin responsiveness in tissues due to inflammation. Once a body starts losing insulin-generating beta cells, the cells that remain have to work even harder to control blood sugar. Dr. Strom stated human clinical trials will begin within a year. The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Diabetes Blog) The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=776125 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 776125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733636&cid=t_99550_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F13%2Fdetecting-dangerous-deep-belly-fat%2F Filed under: Type 2, ResearchIt used to be that fat was just fat. Not anymore. Turns out that even fat is, upon close examination, more complicated than we ever realized. Did you know, for instance, that accumulations of deep belly fat are particularly harmful? Such accumulations are a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes because they are associated with increased insulin resistance, not to mention increased risk of heart attack.One problem with deep belly fat, however, is that you can't necessarily detect it with a tape measure or by eyeballing someone's waistline. That is, you can't tell by just looking at a person how much of the fat surrounding their abdomen is deep belly fat versus the subcutaneous fat that lies just under the skin's surface. However, a new study reports that a simple bloo... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733636 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 733636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733635&cid=t_99550_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F13%2Fbeta-blocker-wont-cause-weight-gain%2F Filed under: Type 2, Drugs, Research, Daily NewsThe beta-blocker carvedilol does not cause weight gain in diabetic patients, declares a new study just out. Significance? It means the drug does away with a problematic side-effect of other (earlier) beta-blockers, which are medications prescribed to correct high blood pressure. The study has been published in the American Journal of Medicine (July 2007) and was conducted by researchers at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York.Around eleven hundred patients participated in the study, all of whom have Type 2 diabetes and also suffer from high blood pressure. Some took the new drug carvedilol, while others were given the standard metoprolol. Over the course of five months the patients on metoprolol gained an average of 1.19 kg/2.6 lb... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733635 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 733635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716532&cid=t_99550_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fsickkids-partners-to-speed-cure-research-for-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, Products, SupportIn December 2006, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada (SickKids) researchers found that mice injected with capsaicin -- the chemical that makes chili peppers hot -- were rapidly cured of Type 1 diabetes. Now with widespread credence following their discovery, SickKids has partnered with Approach Therapeutics to accelerate the human clinical trials for this cure. Researchers discovered that Type 1 diabetes is caused by malfunctioning pain nerves surrounding islets. These nerves mistakenly tell the brain that the islets are inflamed and the body creates insulin autoantibodies to destroy them. The researchers injected capsaicin, also known as "substance P", to kill the pancreatic pain nerves. Researc... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716532 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 716532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711748&cid=t_99550_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fshould-you-avoid-injected-insulin-when.html If you are a Type 2 who is having a tough time getting normal blood sugars using oral drugs, your doctor may tell you that injecting supplemental insulin would be a bad idea as you already are producing high natural levels of insulin. This sounds like a compelling argument--except if you also, despite those high levels of natural insulin--are experiencing consistently high blood sugars. That is because the higher your blood sugar, the more insulin resistant your cells will become. This nasty effect appears to kick in as blood sugars go over 180 mg/dl (10 mmol/L). So if you you are routinely walking around all day with blood sugars of 250 mg/dl (14 mmol/L) or more, no matter how much insulin your body is pumping out, your cells will have a tough time using it, which means your blood sugar w... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711748 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:22:00 +0100 711748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=611527&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F5%2F9%2Fi-am-fat-and-my-genes-made-me-do-it.html  Yesterday’s New York Times ( May 8, 2007 ) carried a front page article by one of the paper’s premier science reporters, Gina Kolata. The article, titled “genes take charge, and diets fall by the wayside”, is an excerpt of her newly published book “Rethinking thin: the new science of weight loss- and the myths and realities of weight loss”. In the article she reviews the succession of studies started in the late 1950’s by Dr Jules Hirsch at Rockefeller University , which culminated in recent studies demonstrating conclusively that the tendency to weight gain and obesity is genetically determined. Ms. Kolata describes the heartbreak of dieting, a constant struggle of losing weight, trying to maintain, gaining, dieting again, and so on and so o... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=611527 Thu, 10 May 2007 01:58:50 +0100 611527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=511991&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F30%2Faerobic-exercise-and-the-mindbody-connection.html We all know the devastating statistics: · 13.5 million people in the US suffer from coronary artery disease · 8 million people have diabetes type 2. · 95,000 people are diagnosed every year with colon cancer, and a sedentary lifestyle increases the likelihood of getting this disease by 40%. · People who don’t exercise have about a 60% increase in osteoporosis; 250,000 suffer from hip fracture every year. · 50 million suffer from hypertension. · More than 60 million people in the US are overweight. You might conclude from the last bullet that obesity is the culprit. You’d be only partly right. Lack of physical fitness is the other culprit, regardless of percentage of body fat. Even if we take people with a high % of body fat (more than 2... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=511991 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:54:49 +0100 511991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461132&cid=t_99550_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F4%2Fa-doctor-advises-against-excessive-googling.html This article also does not mention Ms R’s ethnic background. Asians and South Asians can have abdominal obesity (and associated insulin resistance) at BMIs that are considered “normal.” It isn’t the BMI that is the problem, it is the abdominal, and in particular, intraabdominal or visceral fat – that is the problem. (I am willing to bet Ms R has plenty of fat around her middle.Although her most recent fasting glucose level is normal, this woman is at risk for Type 2 diabetes because her father had it. And, as the doctor discussant pointed out he didn’t test her to see if she was glucose intolerant. You have to do a glucose tolerance test (drink a sugary substance and have blood drawn at regular intervals after that) to detect this type of insulin-resista... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461132 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:25:12 +0100 461132