|
|
|
|
diabetes
A disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood. As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high. This disease occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it properly. (National Cancer Institute)
Diabetes on the increase in children, youth - Doctor 17 Mar 2005
Accra, March 17, GNA - Dr Kwabena Beecham, President of the Ghana Diabetes Association, on Thursday expressed worry over the increasing rate of diabetes among ... GhanaWeb,
Employees with diabetes are not more tired 17 Mar 2005
Employees with diabetes are not automatically more tired due to a combination of work and illness. However, Dutch researcher Iris ... Medical News Today,
Obesity - diabetes link: much more than food? 17 Mar 2005
...launches a new platform involving the food industry and stakeholders to tackle rising obesity levels, new research finds influences on diabetes - obesity link ... NutraIngredients.com,
Metabasis diabetes drug studies halted 17 Mar 2005
...said Wednesday that two studies of its experimental diabetes drug were halted after two patients became seriously ill, sending the drug developer's stock ... BusinessWeek
Waist Size Linked to Diabetes Risk in Adult Men 17 Mar 2005
BALTIMORE, March 17 (AScribe Newswire) -- The circumference of a man's waist is a better predictor of his risk of developing type 2 diabetes than his body mass ... AScribe
Help 'polish off juvenile diabetes' 17 Mar 2005
On Tuesday, March 22, while thousands of Americans take part in the American Diabetes Alert Day - an annual call-to-action for people to find out if they are ... Belmont Citizen-Herald,
Gene Appears To Play Role In Diabetes 17 Mar 2005
Researchers announced they have identified a gene that appears to play a key role in the development of insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes. ... WBAL Channel.com,
Innovative Diabetes Drug Wins Approval 17 Mar 2005
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the Amylin Pharmaceuticals drug Symlin to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. ... HealthCentral.com
Need help managing diabetes? 17 Mar 2005
To register, call (502) 897-8131. The hospital's Diabetes Evening Outpatient Group also addresses various issues related to diabetes management. ... Louisville Courier-Journal,
Indian herb shows promise in treating diabetes 17 Mar 2005
By Darla Carter. A woody climbing plant from India and Sri Lanka is attracting the attention of American diabetes researchers. Practitioners ... Louisville Courier-Journal,
Annual Diabetes Expo is aimed at managing, preventing disease 17 Mar 2005
The annual Diabetes Expo, set for Saturday at the Convention Center, will highlight how people living with the disease can manage it and how those at risk can ... San Antonio Express (subscription),
Will Obesity Shorten the American Life Span? 17 Mar 2005
That dramatically increases our chances of type 2 diabetes,type 2 diabetes, heart disease,heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, and other life-threatening ... WebMD
Diabetes Not Tied to Increased Lung Cancer Risk Mar 15, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While studies have shown that the rate of some cancers is increased in patients with diabetes, the risk of lung cancer apparently ... Reuters
Archives: The following articles may no longer be available on the web. If you want to inquire on a particular article, please contact the source publication (listed in parentheses).
Abbott Laboratories Increases Its Commitment to Diabetes Camps and ... 12 Aug 2004
12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its commitment to children with diabetes, Abbott Diabetes Care, a division of Abbott Laboratories, will donate $60,000 ... Yahoo News (press release) -
Cloning pioneers could now find quickfire cure for diabetes ... 12 Aug 2004
The pioneers - seeking cures for conditions such as diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and some forms of blindness - aim to get to work "within a week or two". ... The Mirror, UK -
Joslin Diabetes Center launches research section on developmental ... 12 Aug 2004
BOSTON -- Joslin Diabetes Center, the global leader in diabetes research, care and education, today announced that it has established a new Section on ... EurekAlert, DC -
Tackling diabetes in pregnant women 12 Aug 2004
Overweight babies -- babies with a birth weight of over four kg -- are at an increased risk of developing diabetes later on in life, diabetologists have ... The Hindu, India -
Board kicks off new program to fight diabetes in Indian community 12 Aug 2004
OKLAHOMA CITY A new program is being launched to help prevent early onset diabetes among American Indians. Officials with Indian ... KVOA.com, AZ -
Southern NH Medical Center wins prestigious diabetes award 12 Aug 2004
NASHUA The Southern New Hampshire Medical Center Diabetes Self-Management Program was recently recognized for the third time by the American Diabetes ... Nashua 1590 Broadcaster, NH -
A Method for Treating Diabetes and Obesity Might be Found 12 Aug 2004
A protein (enzyme) causing diabetes and obesity has been found by a Korean student studying abroad. Accordingly, a method that can ... Donga, South Korea -
Living with diabetes 12 Aug 2004
...blood sugar at school. A Clinton Junior High School student, Land, 13, was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 5. "It's just part ... Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS -
Gary Hall, Jr. Fans Can Send Well Wishes, Letters For ... 12 Aug 2004
...swims his way into world history at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) will collect notes of encouragement, good ... Yahoo News (press release) -
Roche Diagnostics Presents Diabetes Education and Management Tools ... Aug 10, 2004
PR WIRE)--August 10, 2004--Roche Diagnostics is hosting a series of health fairs in the Hispanic community to raise awareness about diabetes and provide ... Hispanic PR Wire (press release), FL -
HEE Corporation Announces Next Phase of Diabetes Treatment Testing ... Aug 11, 2004
...on OTC Pink Sheets - is happy to announce that the next set of trials to confirm the effectiveness of its homeopathic treatment for Type II Diabetes will be ... Business Wire (press release), CA -
Hastings Cty. - Taking Charge of Your Diabetes Aug 10, 2004
It is estimated that two million Canadians have diabetes. Recent data in Ontario indicates that diabetes shortens one’s life span by an average of 13 years. ... Stirling Community Press, Canada -
A promising procedure for diabetes Aug 10, 2004
Q: I've heard that a procedure called islet cell transplantation can cure diabetes. Is this true? A: Pioneered and developed at ... Miami Herald (subscription), FL -
Fat cats are high-risk diabetes candidates 10 Jul 2004
Veterinary experts have warned that feline "porkers" need to slim down or risk developing diabetes, a potential killer without treatment. ... Independent Online, South Africa -
Despite diabetes, local 7-year-old is a dynamo 10 Jul 2004
That's the typically understated explanation from 7-year-old Jesse Alswager when asked why he does so much at such a young age to fight juvenile diabetes. ... The Capital Times, WI -
Burn Calories, Lose Weight 10 Jul 2004
Walking prevents or helps control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Treadmills are also a good way to burn calories. ... Forbes -
Stem cell division 10 Jul 2004
Bendala, a scientist at the University of Miami's Diabetes Research Institute, thinks the cells could revolutionize the treatment of juvenile diabetes, which ... Ventura County Star, CA -
Lilly-Ligand diabetes drug to require additional data Jul 9, 2004
Ligand Pharmaceuticals said yesterday that progress on an experimental diabetes drug it licensed to Eli Lilly will be delayed up to two years because of safety ... San Diego Union Tribune, CA -
Clark talks about diabetes dangers Jul 9, 2004
Rick Sanchez is on the move again. The colorful and controversial newsman is leaving WTVJ-Ch. 6 after only a year to take a job ... Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, FL -
Triple Therapy Improves Diabetes Control Jul 7, 2004
Health) - Treatment with insulin plus two types of insulin sensitizing drugs improves glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes, without triggering weight ... Reuters, UK -
Joslin researchers identify key molecule in Type 1 Diabetes ... Jul 9, 2004
Why do some people seem to develop type 1 diabetes rapidly while in others it may take years to develop? A new study by Joslin Diabetes ... Medical News Today, UK -
Balfour in hospital with diabetes Jul 7, 2004
The Minister of Correctional Services, Ngconde Balfour, was hospitalised after he was diagnosed with diabetes, a department spokesman said. ... Business Day, South Africa, South Africa -
Stress , lack of exerciseleads to diabetes Jul 7, 2004
Stress, lack of exercises and eating too much of fatty foods are said to be the main reasons for increasing incidence of diabetes in the country, particularly ... 123Bharath.com, India -
Fosamax Boosts Bone in Older Women with Diabetes Jul 6, 2004
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fosamax, a drug used to increase bone mineral density in older women, works well for women with type 2 diabetes, according to a new ... Reuters, UK -
California Church IMPACT Endorses Proposition 71 Jul 8, 2004
...cure diseases, and organizations like the California Medical Association, American Nurses Association of California, American Diabetes Association, Christopher ... Yahoo News (press release) -
Newly Released National Study Shows Diabetes Disease Management ... Jul 7, 2004
...and recent reports show many patients aren't receiving medical care at recommended levels, a newly released study concludes that a diabetes disease management ... Yahoo News (press release) -
Wyoming digest Jul 8, 2004
SHERIDAN - It's time to start training for the Sheridan Community Diabetes Education Committee Sundowner Lions Club Diabetes Triathlon Run/Walk, set for Aug. ... Billings Gazette, MT -
Ohio soldier dies overseas of complications from diabetes Jul 6, 2004
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio soldier who spent months working with women and children in Afghanistan died of complications from diabetes after she was evacuated to ... AZ Central.com, AZ -
Waging war against diabetes 23 May 2004
Diabetes mellitus, a disease of the insulin -producing cell sin the pancreas, leading to elevations Dof the blood sugar, afflicts more than 177 million people ... Manila Bulletin
Diabetes Medication may Help HIV Patients 23 May 2004
...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A medication commonly used to treat diabetes may also have a role to play in the care of people who are HIV positive. ... Ivanhoe - 2 hours ago
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A medication commonly used to treat diabetes may also have a role to play in the care of people who are HIV positive. ...
Optometrist guest at diabetes meetingCowra Guardian
Optometrist guest at diabetes meeting 23 May 2004
Over one thousand people in the Cowra Shire are suffering from the devastating effects of diabetes. Helping to support diabetes ... Cowra Guardian
Cooking for diabetes 23 May 2004
...hour days. But a visit to his doctor and a blood test revealed something more serious. Smith had type I diabetes. His blood glucose ... News 8 Austin
RSVP: Combating heart disease, disadvantage and diabetes 23 May 2004
The Utah Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International celebrated its second "Reach for the Dream Gala" on May 6, honoring Christine Harris ... Salt Lake Tribune
Dilemma over stem cells 23 May 2004
...world, where stem cell research represents the best hope for treating spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, the issue is ... Newsday
2 inmates allege county ignored medical requests 23 May 2004
A woman with diabetes who was locked up in Cook County Jail was refused insulin medication, lapsed into a coma and suffered extensive brain damage, a federal ... Chicago Tribune (subscription)
Light may help treat diabetes complication May 22, 2004
...physical therapists are doing for many patients who have been unable to get relief from traditional medical treatments for a common complication of diabetes. ... Indianapolis Star
WHO to tackle heart disease, diabetes, cancers, road safety as ... May 22, 2004
...raised global public health to a new level, by resolving to take more action to prevent death and illness resulting from heart disease, diabetes, cancers, road ... News-Medical.net
Schools to get more diabetes training May 22, 2004
With the new policy change, the administrators, teachers and all personnel will have a chance to better educate themselves as to what diabetes is all about.". South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Karate students kick for diabetes May 22, 2004
For 42 minutes, the 14-year-old and eight others kicked in the first Lee Karate Studio Diabetes Kick-A-Thon, raising about $450 for the research of children's ... Lacrossetribune.com
Rooftop revelers raise money at annual event for diabetes May 22, 2004
Nearly 800 people gathered for a sky-high event, on the roof of the Hyatt parking garage, for the 2004 American Diabetes Association's Kiss-A-Pig/Up on the Roof ... Kansas.com
Extension offers pilot program on diabetes via email in county May 21, 2004
If you have diabetes, you are one of millions of Americans affected by this disease, according to University of Illinois Extension Educator, Shirley Camp. ... Canton Daily Ledger
Dash for Diabetes Saturday in Aberdeen May 21, 2004
The seventh annual Hub Area Diabetes Health Club's Dash for Diabetes is Saturday at Wylie Park in Aberdeen. The different distances ... Aberdeen American News
Obesity epidemic raises risk of children developing diabetes May 20, 2004
By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor. More than 20,000 children may be in the early stages of developing diabetes because they are too fat, researchers warn today. ... Independent
Resources from the National Cancer Institute on diabetes:
|
|
|
