Date: February 16, 2015 Source: Yale University Summary: Researchers have found that a compound produced by the body when dieting or fasting can block a part of the immune system involved in several inflammatory disorders such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. In their study, published in the Feb. 16 online issue ofNature […]
J Complement Integr Med. 2015 Feb 10. pii: /j/jcim.ahead-of-print/jcim-2014-0021/jcim-2014-0021.xml. doi: 10.1515/jcim-2014-0021. [Epub ahead of print] The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on glycemic markers in patients with type 2 diabetes. Shidfar F, Rajab A, Rahideh T, Khandouzi N, Hosseini S, Shidfar S. Abstract Abstract Background: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the functional foods which […]
Date: February 5, 2015 Source: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Summary: In one of the largest longitudinal studies of the microbiome to date, researchers have identified a connection between changes in gut microbiota and the onset of type 1 diabetes. The study, which followed infants who were genetically predisposed to the condition, found that […]
1/29/15 Recent studies have shown that added sugars, particularly those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes, even more so than other carbohydrates. Clinical experts writing in Mayo Clinic Proceedings challenge current dietary guidelines that allow up to 25% of total daily calories as added sugars, and propose drastic reductions in the amount of […]
January 19, 2015 Diabetes Care TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this observational population-based cohort study, researchers evaluated patients with diabetes to determine risk for colorectal cancer. Patients with type 2 diabetes had an increased risk compared with nondiabetic patients (HR, 1.26). Longer duration of obesity in patients with diabetes was also associated with an increased risk for […]
January 16, 2015 The American Journal of Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this prospective study, researchers evaluated 4645 patients with vascular disease to determine the association between statin use and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus. Independent from metabolic syndrome characteristics, statin therapy, especially intensive statin therapy, was associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. […]
By Dr. Davis | January 8, 2015 If you want type 2 diabetes , follow conventional advice to cut fat and eat more “healthy whole grains.” (This is also true for type 1 diabetes in susceptible individuals with pancreatic beta cell autoimmunity triggered by wheat gliadin or corn zein.) But what if you don’t want to […]
Meta-analysis of the effect and safety of berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipemia and hypertension Journal of Ethnopharmacology , 12/12/2014 Lan J, et al. – This study indicates that berberine has comparable therapeutic effect on Type 2 DM, hyperlipidemia and hypertension with no serious side effect. Considering the relatively low cost […]
Painkiller Tramadol Linked to Low Blood Sugar Study finds the drug may be riskier than expected By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The narcotic painkiller tramadol (Ultram) seems to be associated with an increased risk of dangerously low blood sugar, Canadian researchers report. Tramadol is a narcotic drug whose […]
Marlene Busko December 05, 2014 Story Source Very obese young men and women are likely to have diabetes and cardiovascular disease for close to 20 years and die 8 years sooner than their normal-weight peers, researchers have estimated. “We developed this computer model [to] provide a new but clinically meaningful way for healthcare professionals to […]
Pruritus: An Underrecognized Symptom of Small-Fiber Neuropathies Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Questionnaire responses from 41 patients with a diagnosis of small-fiber neuropathies (SFN) revealed that 68.3% had pruritus. Symptoms were worsened by fatigue, sweating, stress, xerosis, and hot ambient temperature. In contrast, symptoms were alleviated by cold water. Patients reported […]
Published: Dec 2, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Having type 2 diabetes in middle age was tied to cognitive decline later in life, researchers found. Having type 2 diabetes in middle age was tied to cognitive decline later in life, researchers found. In an analysis of data from the ARIC […]
Effect of the natural sweetener, steviol glycoside, on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 11/26/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Onakpoya IJ, et al. – The objective of this systematic review was to critically appraise and evaluate the evidence for effectiveness of steviol glycosides […]
November 25, 2014 The New England Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this registry-based observational study of a Swedish population of patients with type 1 diabetes (N = 33,915) determined the excess risk for death according to level of glycemic control. After a mean follow-up of 8 years, 8% of patients with diabetes […]
Many Americans, including some vegetarians, still consume substantial amounts of dairy products—and government policies still promote them—despite scientific evidence that questions their health benefits and indicates their potential health risks. Bone Health Calcium is an important mineral that helps to keep bones strong. Our bones are constantly remodeling, meaning the body takes small amounts of […]
Effects of intensive glycaemic control on ischaemic heart disease: analysis of data from the randomised, controlled ACCORD trial Prof Hertzel C Gerstein MD The Lancet, Volume 384, Issue 9958, Pages 1936 – 1941, 29 November 2014 Summary Background Hyperglycaemia could substantially increase the risk of ischaemic heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. We […]
RESEARCH · October 21, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This multinational prospective case-cohort study examined the relationship between smoking and incident type 2 diabetes. The hazard ratios of type 2 diabetes among men were 1.40 for former smokers and 1.43 for current smokers, irrespective of age, education, center, physical activity, and ingestion of alcohol, coffee, and meat. […]
Becky McCall October 06, 2014 VIENNA — Eggs do not have an adverse effect on lipid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study indicates. Researchers also found that an egg-rich diet for 3 months was associated with better appetite control and may provide greater satiety. “These findings suggest that a high egg diet can […]
Published: Oct 2, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, Story Source: MedPage Today Action Points Note that this U.K. population-based study documented an independent association between gout and subsequent development of diabetes. Be aware that several important potential confounders, such as family history and diet, were not able to be included in the analysis. […]