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Post by OLKoot on Aug 25, 2006 4:23:32 GMT 12.75
August 24, 2006 Diabetes.org Web Tips... Learn more about ADA's Coalitions and Collaborations. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Feature Article Coming in September - Inhaled Insulin News... More about Traveling with Diabetes Supplies Pre-pregnancy Care Cuts Risks For Diabetics Ethnic Diets and Diabetes Diabetes In Pregnancy Not A Health Motivator Kids With Diabetes Often Have Heart Disease Risk Factors Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. Commits $1.425 Million to American Diabetes Association Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs More about Traveling with Diabetes Supplies On August 10, 2006, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is charged with safeguarding the nation's transportation system, announced heightened airport security measures concerning carrying liquids onboard. The updated TSA guidelines permit passengers with diabetes to carry on insulin and other liquid diabetes medications such as Symlin, Byetta, Glucagon permitted as long as the medications are identified with a prescription label matching the name of the passenger. In addition, passengers with diabetes may carry-on up to 8 ounces of gel, cakemate or liquid to treat hypoglycemia. Other security checkpoint guidelines for traveling with diabetes supplies -- including insulin pumps -- remain in effect. As it has since September 11, 2001, ADA worked closely with federal transportation security officials to ensure that the needs of individuals with diabetes are met, while maintaining safety guidelines. ADA continues to work closely with TSA on issues that affect travelers with diabetes, and commends TSA for its efforts to work with patient advocacy groups like ADA. If you have recently experienced security measures that you feel interfered with diabetes management, please contact ADA toll free at 1-800-DIABETES. Please provide specific information about any difficulties you may have experienced (including airport, date, and time of day), so ADA can work with TSA to identify and rectify concerns. For the latest information and tips about traveling with diabetes, please visit ADA's Web site. Learn more>> Pre-pregnancy Care Cuts Risks For Diabetics Getting medical care before pregnancy can help women with diabetes control their blood glucose early in pregnancy, and can also reduce the risk of some complications, a new study shows. Women with type 1 diabetes are more likely to have children with birth defects and babies that die shortly after birth. There is strong evidence that this risk is linked to how tightly blood glucose is controlled early in pregnancy, while the fetus' organs are still forming, Dr. Rosemary C. Temple of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, UK, and her colleagues write in the journal Diabetes Care. Learn more>> Ethnic Diets and Diabetes Linda Landaverde loves beans. She eats them almost every day. Unfortunately, she has to count how many she eats to limit her intake of carbohydrates. Landaverde of Orlando has type 2 diabetes, an illness she's been living with for almost eight years. Until about a month ago, she says, she managed the disease poorly. Her food choices, based on Latino tastes, weren't the most diabetic-friendly meals. But she just couldn't stomach the foods her doctors and nutritionists recommended, such as salads and fruits. They weren't staples of her ethnic menu. After she attended a diabetes seminar for Spanish-speaking residents last month, Landaverde learned more about her illness and how to maintain her glucose levels. Diabetes disproportionately affects Latinos and African Americans. Mexican Americans, for example, are 1.7 times more likely to get diabetes than non-Hispanic whites, according to the American Diabetes Association. Learn more>> Diabetes In Pregnancy Not A Health Motivator Developing diabetes during pregnancy might be expected to motivate women to take better care of themselves, but that doesn't seem to be the case. They have less healthy diets and are more likely to smoke than women whose pregnancies were free of diabetes, a large new study shows. Gestational diabetes occurs in up to 8 percent of US pregnancies. While it usually disappears after pregnancy, as many as half of women diagnosed with the condition will develop type 2 diabetes within five years, Dr. Edith C. Kieffer and colleagues note in the journal Diabetes Care. Learn more>> Kids With Diabetes Often Have Heart Disease Risk Factors Children and adolescents with diabetes commonly have additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new report. "This research emphasizes the importance of prevention, recognition, treatment and control of these risk factors," Dr. Beatriz L. Rodriguez from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, told Reuters Health. "The prevalence of CVD risk factors was higher among ethnic minorities." Rodriguez and colleagues investigated the prevalence of CVD risk factors in a multiracial population-based sample of over 2,000 children and adolescents with diabetes. CVD risk factors specifically assessed were related to the metabolic syndrome cluster -- high cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and increased waist circumference. Learn more>> Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. Commits $1.425 Million to American Diabetes Association Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs Fellowships Encourage and Support Researchers in Critical Areas of Diabetes Research The American Diabetes Association Research Foundation announced a $1.425 million commitment by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. to support two important diabetes-related fellowship programs. The first program, which Takeda has sponsored for more than three years, is the American Diabetes Association - Takeda Pharmaceuticals Mentor-Based Minority Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The second program is the launch of a newly-created American Diabetes Association - Takeda Pharmaceuticals Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Learn more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them! This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now! “What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living. By Taking Care of Your Diabetes, You Can Prevent Kidney Disease A part of ADA's Choose to Live Challenge Join us Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guest will be George L. Bakris, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. This special event will only address questions related to how taking care of diabetes can prevent kidney disease. You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, August 24, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feature Article Coming in September: Inhaled Insulin By Pamela F. Hite, Ann M. Barnes, and Philip E. Johnston, PharmD The air you breathe is full of germs — bacteria, viruses, fungi. But most of the time, you don’t get sick. Your immune system destroys these germs before they reach the deep recesses of your lungs. This keeps the germs from moving into your bloodstream. Your lungs will try to protect your body from any stray protein that you breathe in. This includes insulin. For insulin to be delivered through your lungs to your bloodstream, the insulin must be protected from this first-line defense. Researchers at Nektar Therapeutics found a way. They developed “glass stabilization.” This doesn’t really involve glass but rather sugars that make a hard “glassy” coating. Insulin is first coated with sugars and then sprayed into a mist. The tiny particles dry, making a fine powder. When this powder is breathed in, the tiny sugary spheres get past the immune system and make it further into the lung where they are dissolved. The insulin can then get into the bloodstream. Pfizer has used Nektar’s method to develop Exubera, the first inhaled insulin to reach the market. According to Pfizer, it will be available starting in September. Other companies are developing other inhaled insulin products. Exubera is approved for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is a rapid-acting insulin that covers meals. It does not cover your basal insulin needs. If you take a basal (long-acting) insulin plus mealtime insulin, you will still need to inject a basal insulin. Exubera Action Profile Take 10 minutes before eating. Onset (starts to lower blood glucose): 30 minutes Peak: 30 to 90 minutes Lasts: 6 hours You should not use Exubera if you smoke or have smoked in the last 6 months or you have lung problems. Exubera has not been tested enough in pregnant women, children under age 18, or people with kidney or liver problems. Exubera is packaged as a powder in blister packs with either 1-mg or 3-mg doses. A 1-mg blister of Exubera is about equal to 3 units of injected regular insulin. A 3-mg blister is about 8 units. Combine blister sizes to use the fewest blisters possible. For example, if you need 4 mg of inhaled insulin, use a 3-mg plus a 1-mg blister rather than four 1-mg blisters. Using Exubera Your lung function should be tested before you start Exubera. This is done with spirometry. You take a deep breath and blow into a tube as hard as you can. This test should be done again 6 and 12 months after you start using Exubera. When you’re new to Exubera, you might cough within seconds or minutes after using it. This usually happens less as you keep using Exubera. But if you develop a longer-lasting cough or wheezing, or you find yourself often short of breath, your lung function should be tested more often. You can expect to lose a little bit of lung function, but you shouldn't notice this in your everyday life. Any more than that and you will need to stop using Exubera. With your prescription of Exubera, you will get a guide that tells you how to use and clean the device. (See www.exubera.com/) Still, a book can’t do it all. You’ll want to see a diabetes educator to learn how to use Exubera, to practice with someone with experience, and to ask questions. Cost Analysts project a $4-per-day cost for Exubera, up to four times more than injected insulin. Will insurance plans cover it? That remains to be seen. Studies show that people are more likely to agree to use insulin when they can choose inhaled insulin rather than injected insulin. Insurance companies may see inhaled insulin as a way to get people who need insulin to use it. This would lead to better health in those patients and lead to lower costs in the long-term for the insurance company. Most analysts agree that if health insurers do cover inhaled insulin, it will likely be with a high co-payment. You and your doctor will have to decide if the cost is worth it. Pamela F. Hite is a pharmacy practice resident at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Ann M. Barnes is a pharmacist with the Kroger Company and works in the Nashville area. Philip E. Johnston, PharmD, is the assistant director of the Department of Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. This newsletter is brought to you in part by an unrestricted educational grant from: Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less! Healthy, diabetes-friendly recipes for people with busy schedules and active lives. Chock full of recipes specifically designed for those with diabetes. Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less! can get your meal plan on track in no time. Order Today! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you know someone getting married? Tell them about ADA’s new Wedding Donation Favors program. In lieu of traditional wedding favors, a bride or groom gives a donation to fight diabetes in honor or memory of a loved one. Couples receive personalized announcements, including their choice of table tent cards, bookmarks or scrolls and complimentary invitation cards. All announcements can be ordered and personalized online. Receive them in just 10 days! Learn more about the program. Be sure to pass this on to any future wedding couples you know. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New ADA Golf Merchandise Make a difference in your life and the lives of those affected by diabetes, by purchasing ADA golf merchandise. Purchasing today will help support diabetes research and awareness efforts. Shop our New Items Today! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vehicle Donation Program Are you thinking of selling or trading in an old car, truck, boat or RV? Donate your vehicle to the American Diabetes Association and you may receive a tax deduction. As a charitable contribution, your vehicle donation could make a big difference. Donate now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give a Gift Subscription Today -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ask the Pharmacist The American Diabetes Association and Rite Aid present "Ask the Pharmacist." This interactive feature allows visitors to submit questions online about diabetes management and receive guidance from a Rite Aid pharmacist. All pharmacists are specially trained in diabetes management, and are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Visit the "Ask the Pharmacist" area of diabetes.org today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the ADA Message Boards The American Diabetes Association's Message Boards are your space to share ideas and opinions with people affected by diabetes. We look forward to sharing with you. Join us Today! Forward this newsletter to anyone you feel might find it of interest. All newsletters are sent from the domain "main.diabetes.org" and the email address "news@diabetes.org." Please use this domain name or email address when configuring email acceptance or spam filter rules, if you use them. In addition to Diabetes E-News Now!, we also offer no charge subscriptions to our enewsletters on topics such as Book News, Advocacy, Volunteering, and Parents of Children with Diabetes. To sign-up, visit www.diabetes.org/enews This weekly newsletter provides you with the latest news and events occurring in the world of diabetes and is brought to you by the American Diabetes Association. Some of the articles in Diabetes E-News Now! are generated from wire service stories only and not by the American Diabetes Association. The American Diabetes Association is committed to your privacy and we will not make your email address available to any third party. 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Post by OLKoot on Sept 1, 2006 4:14:28 GMT 12.75
Make a Donation Get Involved Join ADA Change Your Email Address August 31, 2006 Diabetes.org Web Tips... Learn more about ADA's Coalitions and Collaborations. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Feature Article Helping You Quit: Nicotine Replacement Therapy News... Cardiovascular Risk Models Inaccurate for People with Type 1 Diabetes New Law Provides Improved Diabetes Services In Utah Schools School Nurses and American Diabetes Association to Ensure Safety Safe Needle Disposal Rite Aid Pharmacists Captain Walk Teams to Raise Funds for the American Diabetes Association Through ''America's Walk for Diabetes'' Cardiovascular Risk Models Inaccurate for People with Type 1 Diabetes Cardiovascular risk prediction models are available for the general population and for those with type 2 diabetes. However, researchers report in the August issue of Diabetes Care, these models are poor predictors of cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetics. As lead investigator Dr. Janice C. Zgibor told Reuters Health, "if health care providers use existing prediction tools to determine the risk of patients with type 1 diabetes for a coronary heart disease event, they are likely underestimating their risk." Learn more>> New Law Provides Improved Diabetes Services In Utah Schools School Nurses and American Diabetes Association to Ensure Safety Thanks to Senate Bill 8 enacted during the 2006 legislative session, students with diabetes in Utah schools are now permitted to carry glucagon in school and non-medical school personnel may volunteer to be trained to administer glucagon in the case of a severe hypoglycemic reaction (low blood glucose). Senate Bill 8 directs a public school to train school personnel who volunteer to be trained to administer glucagon in the event of an emergency, and it also permits a student to possess and/or self-administer diabetes medication, when requested by the student's health care provider and parents. "Diabetes does not disappear during the school day. It is a 24 hour-a-day issue," says Mary Murray, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Primary Childrens Medical Center. Children are in an unsafe environment if hypoglycemia cannot be treated according to best practices. Learn more>> Even though federal laws already provide protection for children with disabilities, some state laws limit what non-medical personnel can do to help a student with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is working in several states to pass laws to make sure that there are trained school personnel available to provide assistance to students with diabetes and that laws and rules are applied consistently throughout the state. Learn more about the Association's efforts>> Safe Needle Disposal In December 2004, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced new recommendations on the disposal of used syringes generated at home. EPA no longer recommends that patients use a sturdy household container and throw that in the trash when it is full. EPA now suggests participating in one of two programs: a community program (such as drop-off centers, household hazardous waste facilities, residential "special waste" pick-up services or syringe exchange programs) or a national disposal program (including sharps mail-back programs and at-home needle destruction devices). EPA's new guidelines are only the first step toward reducing the risk. Home-generated medical waste, a part of household waste, is not regulated at the state or municipal level. The Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal says the next step is to work with states to implement the new EPA guidelines at the local level and to increase the number of states with laws that reduce needle stick injuries. Learn more>> Learn more about sharps disposal Center for Disease Control Sharps Disposal Web site Safe Needle Disposal Web site Rite Aid Pharmacists Captain Walk Teams to Raise Funds for the American Diabetes Association Through ''America's Walk for Diabetes'' This fall Rite Aid pharmacists are going the extra mile, or miles, to find a cure for diabetes. Through the Company's commitment to diabetes care, and its ongoing collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Rite Aid pharmacists will lead teams of walkers in the ADA fundraiser, "America's Walk for Diabetes." Rite Aid teams will participate in markets where the company is located to raise funds and help find a cure for the life threatening disease. Customers can sign up to walk or support the Rite Aid "Walk with a Pharmacist for Diabetes" program at all participating stores. Learn more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them! This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now! “What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living. Ask the Pharmacist Join us Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be Linda Higgins, R.Ph. and Grace Popeck, R.Ph., PharmD., drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid. You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, September 7, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feature Article Helping You Quit: Nicotine Replacement Therapy By Sarah K. Ford, PharmD, BCPS and Betsy Bryant Shilliday, PharmD, CDE You are physically dependent on nicotine, the active drug in tobacco. When you stop using tobacco (smoking or chewing), you have cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine replacement products give you some nicotine but less than what you get when you smoke. You’ll still want a cigarette, but the number and intensity of your cravings should be lower. These products help you wean yourself off nicotine. Stop smoking completely before starting treatment with nicotine replacement products. You should never smoke while using the nicotine replacement products since this could put too much nicotine in your system and put you at risk for side effects. The nicotine patch, gum, and lozenge are available without a prescription. Even so, talk to your health care provider before you start to use one of these products, especially if you have high blood pressure or heart problems. Nicotine nasal spray and inhaler are available by prescription. Nicotine Patches Do you smoke throughout the day? Do you need a cigarette first thing in the morning? Your body is used to having nicotine all day. Nicotine patches may work for you. They release nicotine at a constant level for 24 hours. Nicotine patches come in three strengths: 21-, 14-, and 7-mg. You choose a patch strength based on how many cigarettes you smoke a day and will then switch to a lower patch strength based on the instructions on the box. For example, if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, you start with 21-mg patches, then switch to 14-mg patches, and then 7-mg patches. Put a new patch on first thing in the morning. Put it on a clean, hairless place on your upper body. Each morning remove the old patch and place the new patch on a different site. Wash your hands after putting on or taking off a patch. Throw away the old patch according to the directions on the package. Make sure children and pets won’t find used or new patches. You may have some skin irritation where you put the patch. To reduce this risk, don’t leave a patch on for more than 24 hours. Rotate sites every day. You may find that you don’t sleep well when you have a patch on. You can try taking off the patch before you go to bed, but then you may have early-morning cravings. Nicotine Gum Do you smoke partly because you like to have something in your mouth? You may do well with nicotine gum. Nicotine is absorbed from the insides of your cheeks into your bloodstream. Nicotine gum comes in 2- and 4-mg dosages. If you smoke less than 25 cigarettes a day, use the 2-mg gum. If you smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day, use the 4-mg dosage. Many people don’t use nicotine gum the right way. They wait until they crave a cigarette and then start chewing a piece of gum. But when you smoke, the nicotine gets into your system in minutes, with a peak in approximately 5 minutes. Nicotine from gum takes much longer: about 30 minutes to reach its peak concentration in your blood. To get the most help from nicotine gum, chew on a set schedule. This keeps nicotine in your blood at a level that will lessen your cravings. The first 6 weeks of treatment, use one piece of nicotine gum every 1-2 hours. (Don’t chew more than 24 pieces a day.) Weeks 7 to 9: one piece every 2-4 hours Weeks 10 to 12: one piece every 4-8 hours The gum requires a special technique to work; you can’t just chew it like regular chewing gum. Chew the nicotine gum slowly until a peppery or minty taste appears. Then “park” the nicotine gum between your cheek and your gum so the nicotine can be absorbed. When the peppery or minty taste disappears, about 1 minute later, start chewing again until the taste returns. Park it at a different place between your cheek and gum. Repeat this cycle of chewing and parking until the peppery taste does not return when you chew, usually 30 minutes after you started the new piece of gum. Some people report mouth soreness, jaw ache, hiccups, and stomachache when they use nicotine gum. Nicotine Lozenges Nicotine lozenges are the most recent FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy. They come as 2- and 4-mg fast-acting lozenges. The best dose for you depends on how strong your physical dependence on nicotine is. The earlier you have your first cigarette of the day, the more dependent you are. If you light up less than 30 minutes after you wake up, you have a high dependence on nicotine. Start with the 4-mg lozenges. If you light up more than 30 minutes after you wake up, use the 2-mg lozenges. Put a lozenge in your mouth and shift it from side to side as it dissolves. Don’t chew or swallow it. It will take 20-30 minutes to dissolve. For best results, do not use the lozenge only when you get a craving; use it on a scheduled basis and taper off over several weeks. Weeks 1 to 6: one lozenge every 1-2 hours. Use at least 9 lozenges a day, but not more than 20. Weeks 7 to 9: one lozenge every 2-4 hours Weeks 10 to 12: one lozenge every 4-8 hours People have reported nausea, hiccups, cough, heartburn, and headache when using nicotine lozenges. Nicotine Nasal Spray Nicotine nasal spray, available by prescription, delivers 0.5 mg of nicotine per spray, with 200 doses per bottle. It acts fast, with peak concentrations reached 4 to 15 minutes after dosing. It shouldn’t be used by people with asthma or other such breathing problems. How much you will need to use depends on how much you smoke now. You’ll use one 0.5-mg spray in each nostril to total 1 mg per dose. The starting regimen is 1-2 doses per hour. Use at least 8 doses (16 sprays) per day. Don’t use more than 40 doses per day (80 sprays) or 5 doses per hour (10 sprays). Use the nasal spray for 6-8 weeks, then gradually taper off over an additional 4-6 weeks. When you spray, tilt your head back a little. Do not sniff, swallow, or inhale through your nose while you spray. The nicotine needs to be absorbed from your nasal membranes, not from your sinuses or lungs. The nicotine nasal spray is good because it acts quickly, but many people can’t tolerate it because of nasal irritation. In studies, 94% of people experienced this irritation during the first 2 days of treatment, and most rated it as moderate to severe. It gets a little better with time, but after 3 weeks of treatment, 81% of patients continued to report irritation, though not as severe. Nicotine Inhaler The nicotine inhaler is available by prescription only. It has a mouthpiece and plastic cartridge. One cartridge delivers 4 mg of nicotine to the inside of your cheeks if you use the recommended 80 inhalations over 20 minutes. The concentration of nicotine in your blood reaches a peak 15 minutes after the end of inhalation. You may have irritation around your mouth and throat, or a headache. Your doctor will determine your dose based on how much you smoke. Use at least 6 but not more than 16 cartridges a day. Keep up the full treatment for up to 3 months, and then taper off over the next 6 to 12 weeks if needed. If you’ve found it hard to quit smoking because you can’t break the habit of moving your hand up to your mouth, the inhaler may be good for you, because it mimics this smoking action. Sarah Ford, PharmD, BCPS is a clinical specialist in family medicine at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Betsy Bryant Shilliday, PharmD, CDE, is a clinical pharmacist practitioner and assistant professor of medicine and pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This newsletter is brought to you in part by an unrestricted educational grant from: Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less! Healthy, diabetes-friendly recipes for people with busy schedules and active lives. Chock full of recipes specifically designed for those with diabetes. Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less! can get your meal plan on track in no time. Order Today! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you know someone getting married? Tell them about ADA’s new Wedding Donation Favors program. In lieu of traditional wedding favors, a bride or groom gives a donation to fight diabetes in honor or memory of a loved one. Couples receive personalized announcements, including their choice of table tent cards, bookmarks or scrolls and complimentary invitation cards. All announcements can be ordered and personalized online. Receive them in just 10 days! Learn more about the program. Be sure to pass this on to any future wedding couples you know. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New ADA Golf Merchandise Make a difference in your life and the lives of those affected by diabetes, by purchasing ADA golf merchandise. Purchasing today will help support diabetes research and awareness efforts. Shop our New Items Today! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vehicle Donation Program Are you thinking of selling or trading in an old car, truck, boat or RV? Donate your vehicle to the American Diabetes Association and you may receive a tax deduction. As a charitable contribution, your vehicle donation could make a big difference. Donate now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give a Gift Subscription Today -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ask the Pharmacist The American Diabetes Association and Rite Aid present "Ask the Pharmacist." This interactive feature allows visitors to submit questions online about diabetes management and receive guidance from a Rite Aid pharmacist. All pharmacists are specially trained in diabetes management, and are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Visit the "Ask the Pharmacist" area of diabetes.org today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the ADA Message Boards The American Diabetes Association's Message Boards are your space to share ideas and opinions with people affected by diabetes. We look forward to sharing with you. Join us Today! Forward this newsletter to anyone you feel might find it of interest. All newsletters are sent from the domain "main.diabetes.org" and the email address "news@diabetes.org." Please use this domain name or email address when configuring email acceptance or spam filter rules, if you use them. In addition to Diabetes E-News Now!, we also offer no charge subscriptions to our enewsletters on topics such as Book News, Advocacy, Volunteering, and Parents of Children with Diabetes. To sign-up, visit www.diabetes.org/enews This weekly newsletter provides you with the latest news and events occurring in the world of diabetes and is brought to you by the American Diabetes Association. Some of the articles in Diabetes E-News Now! are generated from wire service stories only and not by the American Diabetes Association. The American Diabetes Association is committed to your privacy and we will not make your email address available to any third party. Unsubscribe/Change Your Email Address: Please do not reply to this message. If you received this in error or wish to change your email address, change your subscription to the text only edition, sign up to receive additional American Diabetes Association enewsletters, or unsubscribe from further email communications from the American Diabetes Association, please click here. American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 Manage Your Subscription
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Post by OLKoot on Sept 2, 2006 8:51:16 GMT 12.75
Thanks for the assistance Phil!!!!!........It may be some long reads , but the info is very important for a lot of us.....and at least we can have a referance point to start off with.....
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Post by OLKoot on Sept 8, 2006 3:52:18 GMT 12.75
What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Feature Article Type 2 Diabetes: Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Treatments News... Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk in People with Big Waists African Americans Have Poorer Diabetes Control Than Whites Oral Diabetes Drug Slashes Risk of Second Stroke Experts at International Congress on Obesity Warn of Deadly Global Pandemic
Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk in People with Big Waists Exercise can help people with large waistlines reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Finnish researchers said. Type 2 diabetes, the more common form of the illness caused by an inability to make or properly use insulin, is linked to being overweight or obese. But scientists from the National Public Health Institute in Helsinki found that people with large waistlines who exercise were less likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes than their less active counterparts. Learn more>>
African Americans Have Poorer Diabetes Control Than Whites African American adults with diabetes have higher hemoglobin A1C levels than their non-Hispanic white counterparts, a review of published studies found. The lower level of blood glucose control seen in African Americans "may contribute to disparity in diabetes morbidity and mortality in this population," Dr. Julienne K. Kirk and colleagues note in a report in Diabetes Care published online August 25.
The research team evaluated data from 11 studies reporting A1C levels for 42,273 whites and 14,670 blacks with diabetes. Most of these individuals were older than 50 years of age. Learn more>>
Oral Diabetes Drug Slashes Risk of Second Stroke Patients with type 2 diabetes who have already suffered a first stroke have 47 percent less risk of having a second one if they take Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd's drug Actos, researchers said. The finding, presented at the World Congress of Cardiology, is the latest sign that the oral anti-diabetic medicine provides benefits beyond lowering blood glucose levels.
Dr Robert Wilcox of University Hospital, Nottingham, England, said adding Actos to standard care reduced the incidence of secondary stroke by nearly half to 5.6 percent from 10.2 percent in this group of patients. Learn more>>
Experts at International Congress on Obesity Warn of Deadly Global Pandemic An obesity pandemic threatens to overwhelm health systems around the globe with illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, experts at an international conference warned Sunday. "This insidious, creeping pandemic of obesity is now engulfing the entire world," Paul Zimmet, chairman of the meeting of more than 2,500 experts and health officials, said in a speech opening the weeklong International Congress on Obesity. "It's as big a threat as global warming and bird flu."
The World Health Organization says more than 1 billion adults are overweight and 300 million of them are obese, putting them at much higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, stroke and some forms of cancer. Zimmet, a diabetes expert at Australia's Monash University, said there are now more overweight people in the world than the undernourished, who number about 600 million. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
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September's Choose to Live Challenge: Improve Your Vascular Health
Take the American Diabetes Association's “Choose to Live Challenge” today!
Join thousands who have already committed to living well with diabetes during 2006 and visit September's challenge, which focuses on reducing your risk for vascular diseases.
Having diabetes means that you are more likely to have vascular complications such as heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). High cholesterol, high blood pressure and other risk factors can contribute to an increased risk for vascular diseases in people with diabetes. This month's challenge encourages you to be aware of these risks and take steps to improve your vascular health.
Also, mark your calendar to join our Web chat on Thursday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. ET, with our guest, Peter Sheehan, Director, Diabetes Center of Greater New York, who will address your questions about vascular diseases. Submit your questions about valcular diseases now!
Take September's Challenge today!
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Type 2 Diabetes: Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Treatments
The treatment of type 2 diabetes is not simple. There are many types of oral medications. Insulin will be needed by most people at some point. There are also two other injectable drugs.
All these medications help keep blood glucose levels in healthy ranges. Some also help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Some medications are newer and cost more; older drugs are available as generics, which are less expensive. Any medication could cause side effects. You and your doctor will want to weigh all these factors.
Lifestyle Changes A healthy diet, weight loss, and increased activity are always helpful. Losing just 10 pounds can make a difference in blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Being a little more active, such as taking a daily walk, will lower blood glucose. A healthy diet, low in saturated and trans fats and high in fiber, will improve cholesterol levels, which lowers your risk of a heart attack.
Lifestyle changes would be the way to go, if they lasted. But most people who lose weight regain it. So most people with type 2 diabetes need medication to control blood glucose. The exceptions are those who have bariatric, or “stomach stapling,” surgery. They lose more weight, they keep it off, and many see their diabetes disappear.
Oral Agents Metformin lowers A1C by about 1.5 percentage points. It is generally well-tolerated; the most common side effects are gastrointestinal, which fade with time. People usually don’t gain weight when they go on metformin and may even lose a little.
Sulfonylureas lower A1C by about 1.5 percentage points. The major side effect is hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia is uncommon, but happens more in the elderly. Weight gains of 4 or 5 pounds are common.
Glinides have to be taken more often than sulfonylureas but have less of a risk of hypoglycemia.
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors lower A1C by 0.5-0.8 percentage points. They cause intestinal gas. They are not well tolerated; 25-45% of participants in clinical studies dropped out.
TZDs or glitazones, when used alone, lower A1C by 0.5-1.4 percentage points. There may be weight gain and fluid retention. New or worsening heart failure can occur.
Injectables Insulin can bring any high blood glucose level down to the healthy range. Hypoglycemia is a side effect, but severe hypoglycemia is much less common than in people with type 1 diabetes. On average, insulin therapy leads to weight gains of 4 to 9 pounds.
Exenatide lowers A1C by 0.5-1.0 percentage points, based on limited studies. Many people (30-45%) have one or more episodes of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. In studies, people lost 4 to 7 pounds over 6 months.
Pramlintide lowers A1C by 0.5-0.7 percentage points. About 30% of people in clinical studies have reported nausea. There is a weight loss of 2-3 pounds over 6 months.
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Four new research summaries have been added to patientINFORM. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Feature Article Debate: Children in Research Studies News... Anti-Obesity Compound Found in Brown Seaweed 'Miracle' Unfolds for Diabetic Girl: Genetic Discovery Allows 6-year-old to Swap Insulin Pump for Readily Available Pill Weight Loss is the Best Way to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Blood Pressure Drug Could Cause 8,000 Diabetes Cases a Year in Britain Taking Preventive Medications Curbs Diabetes Risk High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Cut Heart's Reserve New Hypertension Pills Cut Diabetes Risk by Third Eye Disease Often Progresses in Blacks with Diabetes Kmart Pharmacies Join Forces with the American Diabetes Association
Anti-Obesity Compound Found in Brown Seaweed Studies in animals suggest that brown seaweed, also known as wakame -- commonly used to flavor Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that promotes weight loss. The compound, called fucoxanthin, also has anti-diabetes effects. At the 232nd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dr. Kazuo Miyashita from Hokkaido University reported seeing significant reductions in fat tissue in rats and obese mice fed the edible seaweed carotenoid fucoxanthin. Learn more>>
'Miracle' Unfolds for Diabetic Girl: Genetic Discovery Allows 6-year-old to Swap Insulin Pump for Readily Available Pill When Lilly Jaffe, 6, gleefully disconnected her insulin pump from her hip last month, her mother, Laurie, forced herself to be brave. Lilly was cutting the lifeline to the hormone that had kept her alive since she was a month old. That was when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, meaning she would always need insulin injections. But thanks to advances in molecular medicine, doctors had reason to believe that Lilly could be weaned off the insulin. Because scientists recently had identified the genetic mutation that causes her condition, they knew why her body was not making insulin and they had a way to fix it: a readily available drug.
Now Lilly no longer needs insulin shots to control her blood glucose. Instead, she takes five sulfonylurea pills twice a day. Learn more>>
Weight Loss is the Best Way to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Weight loss is the key factor in reducing diabetes risk for high-risk, overweight individuals, a new study shows. Participants in the intensive lifestyle intervention portion of the Diabetes Prevention Program, which involved cutting fat and calories with the goal of reducing by weight by 7 percent, reduced their likelihood of developing diabetes by 58 percent over a three-year period. Learn more>>
Blood Pressure Drug Could Cause 8,000 Diabetes Cases a Year in Britain Beta-blocker drugs used to fight high blood pressure can bring on diabetes, researchers have warned. They say the risk is 50 percent higher than with newer drugs. At least two million Britons have been on beta-blockers at any one time, although they are no longer recommended for treating high blood pressure and are being phased out. Experts believe 8,000 people a year in the UK have been developing diabetes as a result of taking the drugs. The condition greatly increases their already high risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease. The latest guidance to doctors already says that newer ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers should be the first choice treatment for the millions of Britons being treated for high blood pressure. Learn more>>
Taking Preventive Medications Curbs Diabetes Risk Individuals at risk for developing type 2 diabetes who are prescribed the drug metformin should stick with it, doctors say. In a large study, individuals who adhered to a metformin-based diabetes preventive strategy had a reduced risk of developing diabetes, they report. The Diabetes Prevention Program investigated the value of intensive lifestyle intervention (diet and exercise) or metformin in delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals with impaired glucose tolerance, a precursor to full-blown diabetes. Learn more>>
High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Cut Heart's Reserve The reserve capacity of the heart is impaired in people with both diabetes and high blood pressure. This is true even when they don't have actual coronary artery disease which could ultimately lead to heart failure, according to a new report. "Strict control of both hypertension and diabetes is essential to avoid the development of clinical syndromes," Dr. Miguel Quintana from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden told Reuters Health. Learn more>>
New Hypertension Pills Cut Diabetes Risk by Third Patients given a mix of modern blood pressure drugs are one-third less likely to develop diabetes than those on older pills, researchers said. A new analysis of Europe's biggest-ever study of hypertensive patients showed 8 percent given newer medicines developed diabetes after five years, against 11.4 percent of those on older drugs. The 19,000-person trial was halted in November 2004 because the newer drugs proved so much better in reducing strokes and heart attacks.
It compared a regimen of a beta-blocker and a diuretic with a combination of Pfizer Inc.'s Norvasc and Coversyl, which was developed by France's Servier and is marketed in the United States as Aceon by Solvay SA and CV Therapeutics Inc. Norvasc, known generically as amlodipine, is a calcium channel blocker, while Coversyl, or perindopril, is an ACE inhibitor.
The clinical trial was paid for by Pfizer. Learn more>>
Eye Disease Often Progresses in Blacks with Diabetes Over a six-year period, 56 percent of African Americans with type 1 diabetes and retinopathy, a common diabetes-related complication that can lead to blindness if unchecked, showed progression of their eye disease, according to a report in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Poor blood glucose and blood pressure control were identified as risk factors for progression. Learn more>>
Kmart Pharmacies Join Forces with the American Diabetes Association Organizations align to begin awareness and fund raising efforts
Kmart Pharmacy joined with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to educate Americans on the treatment and prevention of diabetes. With an alarming 7% of the U.S. population with diabetes, Kmart Pharmacy will assist the ADA in their mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
"We have a growing nationwide diabetes epidemic in America," says Lawrence T. Smith, Chair of the Board, American Diabetes Association. "The incidence of the disease has increased by 14 percent since 2003. Now, it is more important than ever for companies like Kmart to join us in the educational and fundraising efforts for the treatment and prevention of diabetes."
In addition, the ADA will be working closely with Kmart pharmacies nationwide to help inform and educate the pharmacists about the finer points of diabetes prevention and care. Learn more>> Be a Star for Diabetes and Support ADA
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This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
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September's Choose to Live Challenge: Improve Your Vascular Health
Take the American Diabetes Association's “Choose to Live Challenge” today!
Join thousands who have already committed to living well with diabetes during 2006 and visit September's challenge, which focuses on reducing your risk for vascular diseases.
Having diabetes means that you are more likely to have vascular complications such as heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). High cholesterol, high blood pressure and other risk factors can contribute to an increased risk for vascular diseases in people with diabetes. This month's challenge encourages you to be aware of these risks and take steps to improve your vascular health.
Also, mark your calendar to join our Web chat on Thursday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. ET, with our guest, Peter Sheehan, Director, Diabetes Center of Greater New York, who will address your questions about vascular diseases. Submit your questions about valcular diseases now!
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The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Ask the Pharmacist Join us today, Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Our guest will be Crystal Jackson, ADA's Manager of Legal Advocacy with a focus on school discrimination issues and a parent of a child with diabetes. She will be answering questions regarding diabetes school discrimination and advocacy issues.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, September 14, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time!
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Feature Article Debate: Children in Research Studies
When we hear a news story about a person who volunteered for a research study and suffered some harm, many of us feel outraged. We do want the benefits of modern medicine: We want today’s treatments to be better than yesterday’s, and tomorrow’s to be even better. But we want this progress to come without risk.
John D. Lantos, MD, professor of pediatrics at the University of Chicago, addressed this conundrum in his talk at the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions in June. He reminded the audience that progress without risk is impossible. Modern medicine is progressive. Research is a means to that progress. Research is risky.
Once we agree that research should be done, we come to the question: Should children be in research studies? Lantos noted that children, because they cannot fully understand the possible risks and benefits, can’t give consent. Parents can’t consent for them, parents can only give permission. Is it wrong to do research on someone who is unable to give informed consent? To use them as a means to an end?
Lantos talked about two famous theologians, Paul Ramsey and Richard McCormick, who debated this question 30 years ago. Ramsey and McCormick both concluded that research was necessary. But Ramsey thought that research on children was always morally tainted, that there was always an element of “sin.” McCormick thought that research in children could be pure. He argued that children are part of a moral community and have obligations to one another just as adults do. These theological ideas have led to today’s secular ideas about how and when we should allow research on children.
One school of thought says that the welfare of children as a group (the net welfare) would be reduced if we did not do research in children. There are currently incurable diseases, but there may be cures ahead. There might be better treatments ahead, if only we do research to find them and prove that they are better. Therefore, we should include children in research, allowing the few to take the risks of research to help the many. Then the question is: Who goes first?
Another school of thought says we should include children because, even if the child is randomized to the control (placebo) group, there are benefits:
*There might be a placebo effect. The child thinks he or she is getting a better treatment, and, in mind over matter, actually feels or gets better. Subjects in the placebo group often do better than people who are not in the study. *The child may have access to health care professionals that he otherwise wouldn’t have. For example, perhaps the child doesn’t see a dietitian regularly or has never seen a social worker, but the study includes such visits. So maybe it’s unethical to keep children out of studies, because they might get a benefit.
A stickier question is whether children should be in research studies where there is no possibility of a health benefit to that child. For example, in a genetics study, a blood sample would be taken. There are risks: pain, bruising, a very slight risk of infection. But there is no benefit to the child’s physical health. There is no possibly-better treatment, and there can’t be any placebo effect. One could argue that there might be a psychological benefit, because the child is told, “You’re helping science. You’re helping other people.” For such studies to be ethical, the risk to the child in the study must be low, and the potential benefit to the community must outweigh this risk.
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Four new research summaries have been added to patientINFORM. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Feature Article The Taste of Fall -- The WEBB Cooks by Robyn Webb, MS, LN News... Sleep Loss May Hinder Diabetes Control Diabetes That Develops Early More Likely To Worsen Avandia Cuts Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Could Cripple Health Budgets, Says Expert Kmart Pharmacies Join Forces with the American Diabetes Association
Sleep Loss May Hinder Diabetes Control Not getting enough shuteye each night or not sleeping well may contribute to reduced blood glucose control in African Americans with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published this week. Similar ties between sleep and blood glucose control are likely to exist in other ethnic groups as well, the study team predicts. "Sleep curtailment has become increasingly prevalent in modern society and it cannot be excluded that this behavior has contributed to the current epidemic of type 2 diabetes," Dr. Eve Van Cauter and colleagues at the University of Chicago write in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Boosting sleep quantity and quality may be a simple way to improve the health of people with diabetes, they suggest. Learn more>>
Diabetes That Develops Early More Likely To Worsen People who develop type 2 diabetes when they're younger than 50 years of age are more likely to experience a worsening of their disease than those diagnosed at an older age, according to research presented in Copenhagen at the 42nd annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
Dr. Targ Elgzyri from Lund University, Malmo, Sweden, who presented the data, told Reuters Health: "The idea of the study came when we found, as previously shown, a progressive rise in HbA1c over time in newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes despite different modes of therapy." Learn more>>
Avandia Cuts Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Treatment of high-risk patients with the oral antidiabetic drug Avandia reduces their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly two thirds, researchers announced. Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, is closely linked to obesity and is on the rise around the world, fuelled by poor diet and sedentary lifestyles. Several drugs are used to treat type 2 diabetes, but none has so far been approved for prevention.
The overall findings suggest that adding Avandia plus adherence to basic lifestyle recommendations "substantially reduces the risk of developing diabetes," the researchers conclude, "offering a novel preventive approach." Learn more>>
Type 2 Diabetes Could Cripple Health Budgets, Says Expert Europe's growing diabetes epidemic could cripple health care budgets in coming decades, particularly in eastern countries, an expert warned on Thursday. More than 53 million Europeans, or 8.4 percent of the adult population, suffer from type 2 diabetes. New figures from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predict the numbers could reach 9.8 percent of adults by 2025. "The projections are that unless this epidemic is turned around, it has the capacity to cripple all health care budgets," said Professor Martin Silink, president-elect of the IDF. "Health care budgets will just not be able to cope," Silink told Reuters. Learn more>>
Kmart Pharmacies Join Forces with the American Diabetes Association Organizations align to begin awareness and fund-raising efforts
Kmart Pharmacy joined with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to educate Americans on the treatment and prevention of diabetes. With an alarming 7% of the U.S. population with diabetes, Kmart Pharmacy will assist the ADA in their mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
"We have a growing nationwide diabetes epidemic in America," says Lawrence T. Smith, Chair of the Board, American Diabetes Association. "The incidence of the disease has increased by 14 percent since 2003. Now, it is more important than ever for companies like Kmart to join us in the educational and fund-raising efforts for the treatment and prevention of diabetes."
In addition, the ADA will be working closely with Kmart Pharmacies nationwide to help inform and educate the pharmacists about the finer points of diabetes prevention and care. Learn more>> Be a Star for Diabetes and Support ADA
Correction In the Diabetes E-News on August 24, 2006 regarding the impending launch of Exubera, the timing of follow-up for pulmonary function tests was mis-stated. The FDA has specified that all patients using Exubera have a pulmonary function test performed at 6 months after initiating treatment and every 12 months thereafter.
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
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September's Choose to Live Challenge: Improve Your Vascular Health
Take the American Diabetes Association's “Choose to Live Challenge” today!
Join thousands who have already committed to living well with diabetes during 2006 and visit September's challenge, which focuses on reducing your risk for vascular diseases.
Having diabetes means that you are more likely to have vascular complications such as heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). High cholesterol, high blood pressure and other risk factors can contribute to an increased risk for vascular diseases in people with diabetes. This month's challenge encourages you to be aware of these risks and take steps to improve your vascular health.
Also, mark your calendar to join our Web chat today Thursday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. ET, with our guest, Peter Sheehan, Director, Diabetes Center of Greater New York, who will address your questions about vascular diseases. Submit your questions about vascular diseases now!
Take September's Challenge today!
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Feature Article The Taste of Fall
by Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Yes, I know we technically have until September 23rd as the official start date of autumn. But after biting into the juiciest pear today, (with an apple saved for my after dinner treat), I couldn't resist the temptation to begin writing about the bounty of the fall harvest.
As two of America's most popular fruits, apples and pears are great cold, hot, mashed into a fruit puree and served in the most delectable desserts. It is with good reason you should try to get these fruits any way you can; the nutritional benefits are many. Both fruits are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, and they are filling to boot. Speaking of fiber, apples contain a particular form of fiber called pectin, a fiber scientists believe may help lower cholesterol. In any event, apples and pears should be at the top of your fall grocery shopping list for their nutrition and versatility.
Look for hard apples with unbruised skin. Pears can be sold underripe; let them ripen at room temperature. It is better to store apples in the refrigerator, as their quality begins to decline at room temperature. Pears hold up better at room temperature. Apples and pears are best eaten within a week of purchase, but can be stored a bit longer. The vitamin C content, however, will begin to diminish when stored for longer periods.
Pears and apples are great for eating out of hand. Here are some ideas to get them in your daily food plan in a variety of ways.
* Tuck apples or pears into your next sandwich. One great combination is: thin slices of pear, thinly sliced fresh turkey, honey mustard, and a slice of reduced fat Swiss cheese.
* Cubed, unpeeled apples tossed with fresh chunks of chicken, minced scallions, a tablespoon of raisins and mixed with 1/2 cup plain yogurt with a dash of lemon juice , all tucked into a whole wheat pita bread.
* Shredded apples or pears mixed into reduced fat peanut butter paired with low sugar jam on reduced calorie raisin bread.
* Pair fruit with the main meal in the form of a salsa. Chop an unpeeled apple or pear and combine with 1/4 cup minced red onion, 1/2 chopped medium red pepper, 2 Tbsp. minced parsley, 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. honey , 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, salt and pepper to taste. Serve a spoonful next to grilled pork or chicken.
* Pair with greens. Nothing spells fall more than pairing slices of pears or apples with fresh spinach leaves, a sprinkling of toasted nuts and red onion slices. Drizzle with low fat dressing.
* Change the temperature. Baked apples or pears are a warm welcome treat after a crisp fall day. Core baking apples and peel off 1 inch of the skin off the top. Place the apples in a baking pan; sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour over low calorie cranberry juice cocktail or a dry white wine to come halfway up the apples. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 375 degrees or until tender. Use the same method for pears, but cut the pears in half, core and place cut side down in a baking pan. Bake for 40 minutes until pears are soft.
* Make a quick crisp. Slice a small apple or pear; keep the skin on. Toss with lemon juice. Place in a microwave safe container. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix together 1 Tbsp. of Splenda for baking with 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1/8 tsp. cinnamon. Cut in 2 1/2 tsp. tub margarine. Sprinkle over the fruit. Microwave for about 10 minutes on high until apples or pears are cooked through, but tender.
So while the calendar may say we are still squeezing out the last of summer, my shopping cart is already filled with the next season's offerings.
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Make a Donation Get Involved Join ADA Change Your Email Address September 28, 2006 Diabetes.org Web Tips... Learn more about the federal legislative efforts of the American Diabetes Association. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Feature Article "Stomach Stapling" for Kids? News... American Diabetes Association Strongly Supports Recently-Introduced Gestational Diabetes Act Breastfeeding Could Help Break Cycle of Diabetes-Study Finds Breastfed Babies Are Less Likely to Become Obese, Even if Mother is Obese or Has Diabetes Many Women Unaware They're Pre-Diabetic Diabetes, Not Obesity, Raises Severe Health Risk Possible Diabetes Link with Cancer Seen in Japanese Study American Diabetes Association Strongly Supports Recently-Introduced Gestational Diabetes Act ADA lauds Sens. Clinton and Collins for introducing legislation to reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorsed the Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act, which was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Susan Collins. The bill aims to lower the incidence of gestational diabetes and prevent women afflicted with this condition and their children from developing type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes develops in 4-8 percent of all pregnancies and affects about 135,000 women in the United States each year. Women who have had gestational diabetes or have given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds are at a dramatically increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Gestational diabetes is also associated with more health problems for both the mother and child during pregnancy and childbirth. The Gestational Diabetes Act will allow for better data collection in local communities and will expand the resources available to fight the disease. "Diabetes has become a health epidemic that the federal government can no longer ignore," said Lawrence T. Smith, Chair of the American Diabetes Association. "That is why it is vital to have approaches like this one to address the growing incidence of gestational diabetes that increase the government's role in raising awareness and intensifying prevention efforts. We applaud Senators Clinton and Collins for their leadership on this legislation and urge the Senate to pass it quickly." Learn more>> Breastfeeding Could Help Break Cycle of Diabetes-Study Finds Breastfed Babies Are Less Likely to Become Obese, Even if Mother is Obese or Has Diabetes How to break the cycle of diabetes that often plagues families -- especially those in which the parents are overweight -- is a problem that has troubled researchers and physicians for many years. But a study being published in the October issue of Diabetes Care provides families with one tool that may help: breastfeeding. The Harvard School of Public Health-based study, of more than 15,000 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14, found that those who were breastfed during the first year of life were less likely to become obese as they grew older -- regardless of whether their mothers were overweight or had diabetes. This research contradicts a previous study that suggested that children breastfed by mothers with diabetes exhibited poor glucose tolerance and excessive weight gain as they began to grow. Learn more>> Many Women Unaware They're Pre-Diabetic Getting fatter around the middle? Have a family history of heart disease or diabetes? You could be headed for the same trouble, especially if you're over 40 and female. There are no obvious symptoms from high blood glucose or the condition called insulin resistance, so few people realize it is creeping up and putting them on the path to diabetes, heart disease or both. But insulin resistance, a type of pre-diabetes, is a growing national problem; Some experts believe half of all overweight or obese American adults are insulin-resistant. Yet, even many women with a family history of heart disease or diabetes don't know they need to eat a healthier diet and get more exercise to avoid those problems -- two of the nation's top killers. "We think this is a very important new issue for women," said Audrey Sheppard, chief executive of the National Women's Health Resource Center. "There's very little awareness." Learn more>> Diabetes, Not Obesity, Raises Severe Health Risk Findings from a new study suggest that obesity per se is not a risk factor for organ failure or death. However, the risk is increased with diabetes, which often develops in people with a high body mass index (BMI). "There are several studies out there showing worse outcomes for people with higher BMIs," study co-author Dr. David M. Mannino, from the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, told Reuters Health. "Surprisingly, most of the studies really didn't look at how diabetes entered into the picture." Mannino's team investigated this in an analysis of data on 15,408 subjects who participated in a forward-looking population-based study, and report their findings in the medical journal Critical Care. Learn more>> Possible Diabetes Link with Cancer Seen in Japanese Study A large study of Japanese adults found those with diabetes were more likely to develop cancer, especially of certain organs such as the pancreas and liver, researchers said on Monday. Men with diabetes in the study of nearly 98,000 people were 27 percent more likely than non-diabetics to be diagnosed with cancer, the study by the National Cancer Center in Tokyo found. Women afflicted with diabetes were also more at risk for cancer, though the association was not as clear as with men. Learn more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them! This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now! “What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today. The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living. Join us Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be Linda Higgins, R.Ph. and Grace Popeck, R.Ph., PharmD., drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid. You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, October 5, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! www.diabetes.org/adalive/default.jsp-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feature Article "Stomach Stapling" for Kids? Surgery to reduce the size of the stomach is being done more and more in obese adults. It is still controversial in children. Carroll M. Harmon, MD, PhD, from the Children's Center for Weight Management at the Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, addressed this issue at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in June. Everyone agrees that obesity is bad for children's physical and emotional health. More and more teens and even younger children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Other problems obese children often have include: poor self-esteem lower quality of life sleep apnea high cholesterol high blood pressure Being overweight is usually not just a stage. Harmon said that 15 percent of overweight infants, 25 percent of overweight preschoolers, and 80 percent of overweight 10- to 14-year-olds with at least one obese parent become overweight adults. Bariatric surgery can lead to dramatic weight loss. But surgery is a radical option that is not to be taken lightly. One to two percent of adults die during or shortly after bariatric surgery. After surgery, without careful attention to diet, there can be serious nutritional issues. In teens, the most common bariatric surgery is gastric bypass. Adjustable gastric banding is also done, but banding is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for only those age 17 and older, so most insurance companies won't pay for it for those younger than 17. Which children should be considered for bariatric surgery? Generally, doctors will consider bariatric surgery when the patient: has a body mass index over 40 plus a health condition related to the excess weight is physiologically mature is psycho-socially sound has been in a medically-supervised behavior-modification program for at least six months At Harmon's institution, they also require the following before they will do surgery: six months of medical weight-loss attempts two psychological evaluations at least three visits with the pediatric surgeon participation in a bariatric support group appearance at a "bariatric board meeting": a meeting of all the clinicians who have been involved in the child's care plus members of the hospital's ethics board proof that the parent and child understand the risks of surgery and the diet restrictions after surgery Harmon noted some questions that still need to be answered about bariatric surgery in children: What are the long-term consequences? A child or teen who has surgery will live with a greatly reduced stomach size for, it is hoped, decades. What will that mean for them? Is it better for long-term health to do the surgery when the person is younger, or will there be as much benefit if you wait until the person is older to do the surgery? Which is the best operation? How young can you go? What is too young? This newsletter is brought to you in part by an unrestricted educational grant from: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes or Less! Plenty of healthy, diabetes-friendly recipes for people with busy schedules and active lives. Chock full of recipes specifically designed for those with diabetes. Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less! can get your meal plan on track in no time. Order Today! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New! Fall 2006 Gift of Hope Catalog now available. Every penny of profit supports diabetes research. Buy Now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you know someone getting married? Tell them about ADA’s Wedding Donation Favors program. In lieu of traditional wedding favors, a bride or groom gives a donation to fight diabetes in honor or memory of a loved one. Couples receive personalized announcements, including their choice of table tent cards, bookmarks or scrolls and complimentary invitation cards. All announcements can be ordered and personalized online. Receive them in just 10 days! Learn more about the program. Be sure to pass this on to any future wedding couples you know. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vehicle Donation Program Are you thinking of selling or trading in an old car, truck, boat or RV? Donate your vehicle to the American Diabetes Association and you may receive a tax deduction. As a charitable contribution, your vehicle donation could make a big difference. Donate now! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give a Gift Subscription Today -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ask the Pharmacist The American Diabetes Association and Rite Aid present "Ask the Pharmacist." This interactive feature allows visitors to submit questions online about diabetes management and receive guidance from a Rite Aid pharmacist. All pharmacists are specially trained in diabetes management, and are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Visit the "Ask the Pharmacist" area of diabetes.org today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the ADA Message Boards The American Diabetes Association's Message Boards are your space to share ideas and opinions with people affected by diabetes. We look forward to sharing with you. Join us Today!
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Post by OLKoot on Oct 6, 2006 5:45:29 GMT 12.75
News... Statement of the American Diabetes Association on the New York City Health Department's Proposal to Phase Out Artificial Trans Fat in All Restaurants Big Waist, Heavy Weight Both Raise Diabetes Risk Islet Cell Transplant Initially Helps Control Type 1 Diabetes FDA Wants Another Trial of Lilly Diabetic Eye Drug Diabetes is Now Diagnosed in 1 in 523 Young People
Statement of the American Diabetes Association on the New York City Health Department's Proposal to Phase Out Artificial Trans Fat in All Restaurants The American Diabetes Association applauds the New York City Health Department's proposal to eliminate artificial trans fat in all New York City restaurants and make calorie content for foods served in restaurants publicly available on menus and menu boards. Read the complete statement>>
Big Waist, Heavy Weight Both Raise Diabetes Risk Having either a large waistline or being overweight raises a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the combination of the two is most dangerous, a study shows. It's well known that overweight and obese adults stand a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes than those who are leaner. Also, many studies have found that excess abdominal fat may carry a particular risk, though not all have reached that conclusion. As a result, there's some controversy over which measurements should be used to estimate an adult's diabetes risk, according to the authors of the new study. Learn more>>
Islet Cell Transplant Initially Helps Control Type 1 Diabetes An international study confirms that transplantation of insulin-producing pancreas cells, called islets, can help stabilize blood glucose levels in people who have type 1 diabetes. However, the transplanted islet cells gradually lose their ability to produce insulin, the researchers report. Learn more>>
FDA Wants Another Trial of Lilly Diabetic Eye Drug Eli Lilly and Co. said Friday that U.S. regulators want an additional three-year clinical trial for its treatment for eye problems brought on by diabetes. Lilly said such a trial would take up to five years to complete. It said it is weighing options for the further development of the treatment, called ruboxistaurin mesylate. Learn more>>
Diabetes is Now Diagnosed in 1 in 523 Young People About one in every 523 young people have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the disease in Americans under 20. That places diabetes among the more common chronic illnesses of youth, the researchers report, striking 1.82 children per 1,000, compared with 1.24 per 1,000 with cancer and 120 per 1,000 with asthma.
The national study, published in the journal Pediatrics, provides a baseline for future studies of diabetes prevention and control, says study co-author Jean Lawrence, a research scientist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Pasadena. Previous estimates have been drawn from smaller studies that focused mainly on white children and type 1 diabetes, she says. Learn more>>
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“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us today, Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be Linda Higgins, R.Ph. and Grace Popeck, R.Ph., PharmD., drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, October 5, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time!
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Post by OLKoot on Oct 13, 2006 6:08:07 GMT 12.75
October 12, 2006
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News... Stopping Basal Insulin Cuts Hypoglycemia During Exercise in Children with Diabetes Many People with Diabetes Risk Health by Not Taking Meds Women with Type 2 Diabetes May Have Increased Risk of Breast Cancer Women with Type 2 Diabetes have Increased Risk of Macrovascular Disease Compared to Men A Pilot Study of School Counselor's Preparedness to Serve Students with Diabetes: Relationship to Self-Reported Diabetes Training
Stopping Basal Insulin Cuts Hypoglycemia During Exercise in Children with Diabetes In a study of children with type 1 diabetes treated with insulin pump therapy, temporarily suspending basal insulin helped prevent hypoglycemia during exercise. However, as might be expected, the risk of hyperglycemia increases. A number of studies have looked at the pathophysiology of exercise-induced hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes, but few have examined strategies for preventing this problem, according to the report in the October issue of Diabetes Care. Learn more>>
Many People with Diabetes Risk Health by Not Taking Meds About 21 percent of individuals with diabetes do not regularly take their blood glucose lowering, blood pressure lowering or cholesterol lowering pills, researchers found in study of 11,532 diabetes patients. The study patients who were nonadherent to treatment had higher blood pressure, higher levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol and higher blood glucose levels, indicating poor diabetes control. Learn more>>
Women with Type 2 Diabetes May Have Increased Risk of Breast Cancer This study, published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, found a small but significant increase in incident breast cancer in a predominantly postmenopausal population of women with diabetes, when compared to women without diabetes. These results support the possibility that insulin resistance or some other aspect of type 2 diabetes may promote breast cancer, and may further direct treatment and prevention strategies. Learn more>> Read more about women and diabetes>>
Women with Type 2 Diabetes have Increased Risk of Macrovascular Disease Compared to Men Scientists writing in the journal Diabetes Care note, "The excess risk of macrovascular disease and death associated with diabetes seems higher in women than in men. The pathogenesis for this risk difference has not been fully elucidated. In our study population of normotensive patients with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria, female sex was associated with increased risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular disease, independent of the classical cardiovascular risk factors, the severity of nephropathy or presence of retinopathy, or health care utilization," concluded the researchers. Learn more>> Read more about women and diabetes>>
A Pilot Study of School Counselor's Preparedness to Serve Students with Diabetes: Relationship to Self-Reported Diabetes Training Diabetes is prevalent among schoolchildren, and rates are rising. More than 210,000 people under the age of 20 have diabetes. Type 1 diabetes typically occurs in young people and is the most frequently diagnosed metabolic disorder of childhood. Type 2 diabetes is most common in adults; however, 40% of recently diagnosed diabetes is now in individuals younger than 20 years, with onset coinciding with puberty. Thus, all schools are likely to enroll students with diabetes at some point, and school personnel must be prepared to meet the unique challenges faced by students with diabetes. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us , Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! Submit questions now>>
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Post by OLKoot on Oct 20, 2006 4:20:05 GMT 12.75
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October 19, 2006
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Check out the new kids' games in Spanish. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... U.S. FDA OKs New Drug for Diabetes U.S. Doctors Set to Use New Diabetes Drugs Diabetes May Up Risk Of Death After Heart Bypass People With Diabetes Warned About Fake Test Strips Whole Grains Cut Diabetes Risk For Black Women Women with Diabetes Who Breast-feed Lower Child's Obesity Risk
U.S. FDA OKs New Drug for Diabetes A new type of diabetes drug that helps the body control blood sugar won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, the agency said on Tuesday. Merck & Co. Inc.'s oral diabetes drug Januvia, generically known as sitagliptin, is the first in a new class of drugs that aims to treat the disease with fewer side effects. The FDA approved the once-a-day drug to treat type 2 diabetes, which affects the majority of the nearly 21 million Americans with the disease. Learn more>>
U.S. Doctors Set to Use New Diabetes Drugs As the first two drugs in a new diabetes-treatment class near U.S. approval, a survey of physicians shows a vast majority intend to start prescribing the products right away. Januvia is expected to win clearance any day, while Galvus may be approved next month. Both drugs are DPP-4 inhibitors, which are designed to enhance the body's ability to lower elevated blood sugar, a new way to control type 2 diabetes.
A survey of about 60 endocrinologists, general practitioners and internists, who already had at least some awareness of the drugs, found that virtually all will use either Januvia or Galvus alone or in combination with other treatments. Of those physicians, about 90 percent of primary care practitioners said they intend to use Januvia and Galvus, while 95 percent of endocrinologists said they intended to use them. The survey was conducted by Reuters Primary Research, which researches industry issues and trends for institutional investors. Learn more>>
Diabetes May Up Risk Of Death After Heart Bypass Individuals with type 2 diabetes who require insulin or oral anti-diabetic drugs have an increased early and long-term risk of dying or having a heart attack after heart bypass surgery, Swedish researchers report. Dr. Torbjorn Ivert, of Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, and colleagues determined the risk of death or heart attack 10 years after bypass surgery in 6,727 patients who had the operation between 1980 to 1995. Learn more>>
People With Diabetes Warned About Fake Test Strips The government warned diabetics Friday to watch for counterfeit versions of test strips commonly used to monitor blood sugar levels. The test strips, for use in glucose monitors made by a Johnson & Johnson company, were distributed nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration said in a public alert.
The phony test strips are for use with various models of LifeScan Inc.'s OneTouch brand of blood glucose monitors. LifeScan is part of New Brunswick, N.J.-based Johnson & Johnson.
The counterfeit test strips could give incorrect blood glucose values, leading patients to take too little or too much insulin and suffer injury or death, the FDA said. The agency said it hasn't received any such reports. People with diabetes who purchased the counterfeit test strips should stop using them, replace them immediately and call a doctor, the FDA said. Learn more>>
Whole Grains Cut Diabetes Risk For Black Women Black women who eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods, especially whole grains, may lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research shows. African Americans are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than Caucasions, Dr. Rob M. van Dam of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues note in their report in Diabetes Care. Some studies suggest, they add, that calcium and magnesium may help lower type 2 diabetes risk, but this research has been done in predominantly white populations. Learn more>>
Women with Diabetes Who Breast-feed Lower Child's Obesity Risk Mothers who breast-feed their infant may help reduce the child's risk of becoming obese, even mothers who have diabetes and are obese, according to the findings of a study published in the October issue of Diabetes Care. Learn more>>
Read more about women and diabetes>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us , Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time!
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Post by OLKoot on Oct 27, 2006 3:57:37 GMT 12.75
October 26, 2006
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November is American Diabetes Month. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... FTC and FDA Act Against Internet Vendors of Fraudulent Diabetes Cures and Treatments Stem cells may make insulin cells Erectile Dysfunction Seen as Diabetes Marker in Younger Men
FTC and FDA Act Against Internet Vendors of Fraudulent Diabetes Cures and Treatments The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with government agencies in Mexico and Canada, have launched a drive to stop deceptive Internet advertisements and sales of products misrepresented as cures or treatments for diabetes. The ongoing joint campaign has so far included approximately 180 warning letters and other advisories sent to online outlets in the three countries.
"We will continue working with our partners in the U.S. and internationally to make sure scammers have no place to hide," said Lydia Parnes, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "The Internet can be a great source of information, but it also is a billboard for ads that promise miracle cures for diabetes and other serious diseases. Our advice to consumers: 'Be smart, be skeptical' when evaluating health claims online."
"We will not tolerate practices that raise false hopes and bilk consumers of precious health care dollars," said Margaret Glavin, FDA's Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs. "Diabetes requires effective treatments and aggressive management, not bogus and unproven products." Learn more>>
Stem Cells May Make Insulin Cells U.S. scientists say human embryonic stem cells can be converted into cells that produce all five hormones made by the pancreas, including insulin. Research conducted by Edward Baetge and colleagues at Novocell Inc. in San Diego suggests the possibility of turning human embryonic stem cells into pancreatic cells that can be used for diabetes therapy.
Human embryonic stem cells have the potential to become virtually any cell type in the body. Thus, they are a promising source of cells to repair damaged organs, such as the pancreas, heart and liver. Learn more>>
Erectile Dysfunction Seen as Diabetes Marker in Younger Men Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a marker for diabetes in men younger than 45 years of age and probably also for men between 46-65 years of age, new research suggests. In men older than 66 years, however, ED is not predictive of diabetes.
Several reports have shown that ED and diabetes often coexist, but it was unclear if men with ED were any more likely than men without it to have diabetes, lead author Dr. Peter Sun, from Lilly Research Laboratories in Indianapolis, and colleagues note in The Journal of Urology for September. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us , Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! Submit questions now>>
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Post by Paws on Oct 27, 2006 5:53:29 GMT 12.75
PRAISE GOD!! Now if they will just go after those bastards with the fad diets and weight loss concoctions!
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Post by OLKoot on Oct 27, 2006 7:27:10 GMT 12.75
PRAISE GOD!! Now if they will just go after those bastards with the fad diets and weight loss concoctions! Yah got that right, but with the number of phony fad stuff running around, I think we'd run out of money quicker and find a lot less....sad isnt it................
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Post by OLKoot on Nov 3, 2006 5:46:09 GMT 12.75
Make a Donation Get Involved Join ADA Change Your Email Address November 2, 2006 Diabetes.org Web Tips... November is American Diabetes Month. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... American Diabetes Association Launches New National Initiative 'I Decide To Fight Diabetes' as Part of American Diabetes Month Gold's Gym Launches National Effort to Fight Diabetes with Fitness ADA Leaders Urge All Americans to Vote on November 7 Unite for Diabetes The New Consensus on Managing Hyperglycemia In Type 2 Diabetes FDA Expands Glucose Test Strip Warning Duloxetine Effective For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Obesity Pill May Treat Diabetes American Diabetes Association Launches New National Initiative 'I Decide To Fight Diabetes' as Part of American Diabetes Month The American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced today its newest initiative, I Decide To Fight Diabetes, as part of American Diabetes Month that officially begins today. The I Decide To Fight Diabetes campaign is a new opportunity to support the mission of ADA - to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The signature item of the I Decide to Fight Diabetes campaign will be a new "I Decide" charm that can be worn on a keychain, necklace or bracelet. The ADA announced that the "I Decide" charm can be purchased by visiting the Web site or by calling 1-877-ADA-ID26. Learn more>> Visit the I Decide To Fight Diabetes Web site>> Gold's Gym Launches National Effort to Fight Diabetes with Fitness With 65% of Americans being overweight or obese and the epidemic of diabetes continuing to plague our society, Gold's Gym International, a National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), has made a corporate commitment to fight diabetes with fitness. Starting November 1st, in conjunction with the launch of ADA's new "I Decide To Fight Diabetes" campaign and American Diabetes Month, Gold's Gym is unveiling a special diabetes fitness center on its Web site that provides free fitness information to anyone affected by the disease. Located at www.goldsgym.com/diabetes, its goal is to show Americans how to start an exercise program and incorporate fitness into their lifestyle. Learn more>> ADA Leaders Urge All Americans to Vote on November 7 What's the most important thing you plan to do next week? There's no question that we all lead busy lives, but in the midst of our hectic schedules, let's make sure we take the time to do one more important thing: exercise our constitutionally guaranteed right to vote. The right to vote is a precious thing, and one that we should never take for granted. We urge all of you to go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7 and make your voices heard. If you are not registered to vote, you can still use Tuesday as a day to register so you can vote in future elections. Read information about state-by-state voter registration. Regardless of your political persuasion, this election is an opportunity to take a stand on issues of great importance to you and your family. This election will also have an impact on the mission of the ADA. The composition of the next Congress will affect the funding levels for federal diabetes research and prevention efforts, the future of stem cell research, access to affordable and adequate health care and other important priorities. Please visit the ADA Federal Government Advocacy webpage for more information. How you vote is your choice, but please do vote. Thank you for using this important privilege to help shape the future of our nation. Larry Smith Chair of the Board American Diabetes Association L. Hunter Limbaugh Chair, National Advocacy Committee American Diabetes Association Unite for Diabetes Today, more than 230 million people worldwide live with diabetes. Despite the rapid increase worldwide of diabetes-related deaths, the United Nations has yet to recognize the severity of this disease. ADA has joined with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) on their "Unite for Diabetes" campaign that seeks the adoption of a United Nations Resolution on diabetes. Find out how you can take action to encourage the United States to support this resolution that would recognize November 14 as World Diabetes Day. Learn more>> The New Consensus on Managing Hyperglycemia In Type 2 Diabetes With the continued emergence of new diabetes-related medications entering the market, it can be challenging for physicians to determine appropriate treatment strategies. However, a new consensus statement from the ADA is helping physicians improve the treatment of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Read more in the current issue of "Physicians Weekly." Learn more>> FDA Expands Glucose Test Strip Warning The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning concerning the sale of counterfeit blood glucose test strips. The FDA said the strips are for use with various models of LifeScan Inc.'s One Touch brand blood glucose monitors. The test strips are used by people with diabetes to measure their blood glucose levels. The FDA has expanded the alert issued last week to cover two additional lot numbers. The counterfeit test strips are identified as: * One Touch Basic/Profile (lot numbers 272894A, 2619932, 2606340, and now, additionally, 2615211); * One Touch Ultra (lot #2691191 and now also 2691261). Learn more>> Duloxetine Effective For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Duloxetine appears to be a safe and effective treatment for diabetes-related pain caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system, according to a report in the journal Neurology. This damage, also called diabetic peripheral neuropathy, occurs when the communication network that transmits information back and forth from the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system is damaged. This can result in a variety of symptoms including pain, numbness or tingling sensations. Duloxetine, the active ingredient in Cymbalta, is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that treats depression by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, and treats neuropathy by blocking pain signals to the brain. Learn more>> Obesity Pill May Treat Diabetes A new obesity pill that helps control blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes could provide a novel way to treat the illness, a team of international researchers said on Friday. They found that rimonabant, sold by Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Acomplia, reduced risk factors for heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes who did not respond to standard treatments. "These findings support the use of 20 milligrams (mg) per day of rimonabant, in addition to diet and exercise, as a new approach to reduce body weight and improve blood glucose control as well as other cardiovascular risk factors in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes," said Professor Andre Scheen of the University of Liege in Belgium. Learn more>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them! This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now! “What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today. The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living. Join us, Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid. You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time!
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Post by OLKoot on Nov 10, 2006 8:08:40 GMT 12.75
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November 9, 2006
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November is American Diabetes Month. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... Coffee Reduces Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Celiac Disease Common In Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Ace Inhibitors Beneficial In Type 2 Diabetes Smoking Harms Kidney Function In Type 2 People With Diabetes Any Exercise Can Improve Diabetes Control Statin Therapy Aids Heart Patients With Diabetes American Diabetes Association Launches New National Initiative 'I Decide To Fight Diabetes' as Part of American Diabetes Month
Coffee Reduces Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Coffee drinkers have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who abstain from the beverage, a new study shows. This "striking" protective effect was seen in former coffee drinkers as well, Besa Smith and co-investigators at the University of California San Diego in La Jolla report. "The growing body of literature definitely suggests strongly...that there is something there," she told Reuters Health in an interview. Just what that something is isn't clear, but it's probably not caffeine, she said, because the effect has also been observed with decaffeinated coffee. Learn more>>
Celiac Disease Common In Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Celiac disease affects about one out of eight children with type 1 diabetes, and leads to stunted growth, according to a study conducted in Denmark. Celiac disease is caused by allergy to gluten, mainly found in wheat. It can cause intestinal cramping, pain, bloating, diarrhea, and weight loss. In the current study, the researchers found that a gluten-free diet relieved symptoms and restored normal growth patterns. Learn more>>
Ace Inhibitors Beneficial In Type 2 Diabetes Results of a study indicate that patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes benefit from taking an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to lower blood pressure, even if they have no evidence of kidney or heart disease. Learn more>>
Smoking Harms Kidney Function In Type 2 People With Diabetes People with type 2 diabetes who smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as non-smokers to have impaired kidney function, research shows. The findings underscore the importance of helping people with diabetes kick the habit, Dr. Mauro Cignarelli of the University of Foggia in Italy and his colleagues write in the journal Diabetes Care. Learn more>>
Any Exercise Can Improve Diabetes Control Combining resistance training, such as weight lifting, with aerobic workouts appears to be the most beneficial for type for long-term control of blood sugar control than either form of exercise alone, New Zealand researchers report. However, the outcomes according to type of exercise weren't very significant. Learn more>>
Statin Therapy Aids Heart Patients With Diabetes People with diabetes who have suffered a heart attack or episode of severe angina -- collectively known as "acute coronary syndrome" (ACS) -- benefit just as much from treatment with a so-called statin drug as those without diabetes, according to an analysis of data from a large statin treatment trial.
The overall results of the trial, published previously, showed a drop in cardiovascular complications for all ACS patients treated with intensive, rather than standard, statin therapy. Examples of statin drugs include Pravachol, Lipitor, Zocor, or Crestor. Learn more>>
American Diabetes Association Launches New National Initiative 'I Decide To Fight Diabetes' as Part of American Diabetes Month The American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced today its newest initiative, I Decide To Fight Diabetes, as part of American Diabetes Month that officially begins today.
The I Decide To Fight Diabetes campaign is a new opportunity to support the mission of ADA - to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The signature item of the I Decide to Fight Diabetes campaign will be a new "I Decide" charm that can be worn on a keychain, necklace or bracelet.
The ADA announced that the "I Decide" charm can be purchased by visiting the Web site or by calling 1-877-ADA-ID26. Learn more>>
Visit the I Decide To Fight Diabetes Web site>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us, Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time!
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Post by OLKoot on Nov 17, 2006 7:23:34 GMT 12.75
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November 16, 2006
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November is American Diabetes Month. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... On World Diabetes Day, American Diabetes Association Advocates for Greater Health Care Access and Affordability Diabetes Threatens Many Of World's Indigenous People Lifestyle Changes Shown To Cut Risk Of Diabetes High Blood Glucose Levels Add To Heart, Stroke Deaths Soy Yogurt Could Help Manage Diabetes: Study Diabetes Drug May Cut Heart Risks
On World Diabetes Day, American Diabetes Association Advocates for Greater Health Care Access and Affordability The American Diabetes Association (ADA) joined the worldwide global diabetes community on World Diabetes Day, November 14, to raise awareness of the growing diabetes epidemic and the urgent need to ensure that all individuals with diabetes have access to health care that is affordable and enables them to manage the disease.
Currently, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that 230 million people worldwide have diabetes. In the United States, 20.8 million Americans have diabetes and 54 million have pre-diabetes. If current trends continue, one in three Americans -- and one in two minorities -- born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. However, in both developed and developing countries -- including the United States -- many individuals with diabetes don't have access to the medications, supplies and training necessary to managing diabetes and preventing its serious and fatal complications. ADA continues to advocate at the local, state and federal levels for policies that improve diabetes health coverage to ensure that every person with diabetes -- or at risk of diabetes -- has the best quality of education and care possible.
"Diabetes has become the great public health crisis of the next quarter century. On World Diabetes Day, we call upon world leaders to address the fact that far too many individuals with diabetes, including some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, aren't getting the care they need," said Larry Deeb, MD, President, Medicine & Science, American Diabetes Association. "If we don't address this issue today, we will be setting our health care system up for failure in the not-so-distant future." Learn more>>
Diabetes Threatens Many Of World's Indigenous People Diabetes poses a deadly threat to indigenous people across Asia, the Pacific and the Americas as Western lifestyles and diets replace traditional habits, medical experts warned on Monday. Professor Martin Silink, head of the Brussels-based International Diabetes Foundation, said indigenous people had a greater genetic risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is often undiagnosed. "They also have the genes that make the diabetes more damaging, so they are more prone to develop the serious complications of diabetes," Silink told Reuters. About 230 million people -- or about six percent of adults worldwide -- have type 2 diabetes, but the problem is worse in developing nations and among indigenous people, where up to one in two adults will have the disease. Learn more>>
Lifestyle Changes Shown To Cut Risk Of Diabetes Losing weight, cutting down on saturated fats, eating more fiber and exercising 30 minutes a day can make a difference when it comes to diabetes. Finnish researchers have shown that lifestyle changes not only reduce the odds of high-risk people developing type 2 diabetes but can also postpone the onset of the illness. Learn more>>
High Blood Glucose Levels Add To Heart, Stroke Deaths High blood glucose levels cause about three million deaths worldwide each year and are linked to heart disease and strokes as well as diabetes, researchers said on Friday. Scientists in the United States and New Zealand have calculated that in addition to the 960,000 diabetes deaths worldwide each year, raised blood glucose levels are linked to 1.5 million deaths from heart disease and 700,000 from strokes. "A lot of people are dying as a result of their blood glucose being elevated even though many may well be below the clinical threshold of what we call diabetes," Dr Majid Ezzati, of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, said in an interview. Learn more>>
Soy Yogurt Could Help Manage Diabetes: Study Soy yogurt, especially with fruit in it, may help manage both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, U.S. researchers reported. Although people with diabetes are usually discouraged from eating sweet snacks, soy yogurt and some dairy yogurts rich in fruit seem to help regulate enzymes that affect blood glucose levels, the researchers report in the "Journal of Food Biochemistry." "What one eats should be part of an overall approach to therapy," said Kalidas Shetty of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Learn more>>
Diabetes Drug May Cut Heart Risks A diabetes drug may protect patients against thickening of the artery walls, a precursor to heart attacks, according to a study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association." Thickening of the carotid arteries, which are located in the neck and deliver blood to the brain, is a risk factor for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. Cholesterol and fat can build up in the inner lining of arteries, forming plaque and causing them to narrow.
Patients with type 2 diabetes taking the older generic drug, glimepiride, saw their artery thickness rise by .012 millimeters after 72 weeks on the drug, while those on pioglitazone saw their artery wall thickness drop by .001 millimeters. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us, Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! Submit questions now>>
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Post by OLKoot on Nov 24, 2006 6:59:48 GMT 12.75
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November 23, 2006
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Learn more about holiday meal planning on diabetes.org What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... Antioxidant Eases Diabetic Nerve Pain Benefits Of Diabetes Drug Don't Depend On Weight People With Diabetes Often Rate Their Health As Fair Or Poor
Antioxidant Eases Diabetic Nerve Pain The antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in pill form improves diffuse nerve pain or "polyneuropathy" in patients with diabetes, researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care.
A recent pooled analysis showed that daily intravenous treatment with ALA could reduce pain and numbness in diabetic patients, the authors explain, but little work has been done to investigate the use of oral ALA. Learn more>>
Benefits Of Diabetes Drug Don't Depend On Weight The diabetes drug metformin is at least as effective in normal and overweight patients as it is in obese patients, according to a report by Australian researchers in the journal Diabetes Care.
Although metformin is a first-line therapy for obese patients with type 2 diabetes, the authors point out, there is little information about the effectiveness of metformin in patients who are not obese.
Metformin provided comparable long-term control of blood glucose levels in obese and non-obese patients, the report indicates. Moreover, it was just as effective in both groups at preventing diabetes complications. Learn more>>
People With Diabetes Often Rate Their Health As Fair Or Poor Adults with diabetes are more than three times more likely to rate their overall health as fair or poor than are adults without diabetes, according to a report published Thursday in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This likely reflects the harmful effects of diabetes and its complications on quality of life, note the authors of the report from the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Consistent with prior studies, self-reports of fair or poor health were associated with several health risk factors such as smoking and obesity. "Persons with diabetes should quit smoking through smoking cessation programs and control their weight through exercise and a healthy diet," the report states. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us, Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! Submit questions now>>
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Post by OLKoot on Dec 1, 2006 3:21:42 GMT 12.75
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November 30, 2006
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Learn more about flu and pneumonia shots for people with diabetes. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... Job Burnout May Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk Anemia Often Develops In People With Type 2 Diabetes Petition Google for an ADA Google Doodle American Diabetes Association Launches 'I Decide To Fight Diabetes'
Job Burnout May Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk People who suffer from job burnout may be prone to developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study of 677 mostly male middle-aged Israeli workers, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
The findings in this study, investigators say, suggest that chronic job burnout -- the core components of which are emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and cognitive weariness -- might be a risk factor for the onset of type 2 diabetes in apparently healthy individuals.
"It has been suggested that stress plays a significant role in the (development) of type 2 diabetes," lead author Dr. Samuel Melamed from Tel Aviv University told Reuters Health. "Emotional burnout may pose risk to health. Earlier studies have found it to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbances, impaired fertility and musculoskeletal pain." Learn more>>
Anemia Often Develops In People With Type 2 Diabetes In patients with type 2 diabetes, a decrease in hemoglobin (Hb) is insidious and occurs predominantly in older people with chronic kidney disease and damaged large blood vessels, research suggests. "The early identification of anemia may be achieved by annual or biannual screening in these high-risk groups," Dr. Merlin C. Thomas from the Baker Medical Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, told Reuters Health.
Anemia occurs when there is a drop in the blood's ability to carry oxygen, because of a deficiency in red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying component, hemoglobin. A lack of iron in the diet or blood loss, perhaps from internal bleeding or diseased blood vessels, are two potential causes of anemia. Learn more>>
Petition Google for an ADA Google Doodle With nearly 21 million children and adults in the US who have diabetes and another 54 million with pre-diabetes, diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. Help us get the word out about diabetes for Diabetes Alert Day by signing a petition to have Google create an ADA Google Doodle. Millions of people visit Google every day, so having a Google Doodle is a great way for ADA to bring attention to diabetes.
We want to get enough signatures to convince Google to create an ADA Google Doodle by American Diabetes Alert Day, March 27, 2007. Join the petition to create our very own Google Doodle>>
American Diabetes Association Launches 'I Decide To Fight Diabetes' The I Decide To Fight Diabetes campaign is a new opportunity to support the mission of ADA - to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The signature item of the I Decide to Fight Diabetes campaign will be a new "I Decide" charm that can be worn on a keychain, necklace or bracelet. The "I Decide" charm can be purchased by visiting the Web site or by calling 1-877-ADA-ID26. Learn more>>
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Post by OLKoot on Dec 8, 2006 9:40:56 GMT 12.75
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December 7, 2006
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Join the petition to create our very own Google doodle. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... Diabetes Epidemic Out of Control Petition Google for an ADA Google Doodle Coffee Drinkers Show Lower Diabetes Risk Constant Glucose Monitoring Helps Control Type 1 Diabetes Follow-up Often Lacking After Gestational Diabetes American Diabetes Association Supports Decision to Ban Trans Fat in All New York City Restaurants Some Advantages Seen with Rosiglitazone as Initial Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Epidemic Out of Control The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has published new data indicating the enormity of the diabetes epidemic. Data published in the Federation's Diabetes Atlas show that the disease now affects a staggering 246 million people worldwide, with 46 percent of all those affected in the 40-59 age group. Previous figures underestimated the scope of the problem, while even the most pessimistic predictions fell short of the current figure. The new data predict that the total number of people living with diabetes will skyrocket to 380 million within 20 years if nothing is done. Learn more>>
Petition Google for an ADA Google Doodle With nearly 21 million children and adults in the US who have diabetes and another 54 million with pre-diabetes, diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. Help us get the word out about diabetes for Diabetes Alert Day by signing the petition to have Google create an ADA Google Doodle. Millions of people visit Google every day, so having a Google doodle is a great way for ADA to bring attention to diabetes.
We want to get enough signatures to convince Google to create an ADA Google Doodle by American Diabetes Alert Day, March 27, 2007. Join the petition to create our very own Google doodle.
Coffee Drinkers Show Lower Diabetes Risk It might be better to start your morning with a cup of coffee than a sugar-sweetened juice, at least where risk for type 2 diabetes is concerned, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 12,000 middle-aged adults, those who drank four or more cups of coffee each day had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who rarely had a cup. The findings, reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology, agree with those of several past studies. Learn more>>
Constant Glucose Monitoring Helps Control Type 1 Diabetes Real-time continuous monitoring of blood glucose may help improve glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, according to findings published in the current issue of Diabetes Care. "Intensive self-management with frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose is important in type 1 diabetes to achieve good metabolic control," Dr. Jan Bolinder, of Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, and colleagues write. Nevertheless, many patients still have undetected episodes of blood glucose levels that are too low (hypoglycemia) or too high (hyperglycemia). Learn more>>
Follow-up Often Lacking After Gestational Diabetes The rates of postpartum blood glucose testing after diabetes of pregnancy (gestational diabetes) are low, according to a review of the records of 344 women with gestational diabetes who received prenatal care in a maternal diabetes clinic in Rhode Island between 2001 and 2004.
According to a report in the current issue of the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, only 45 percent women in the study group underwent postpartum glucose testing, which is recommended by the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Learn more>>
American Diabetes Association Supports Decision to Ban Trans Fat in All New York City Restaurants The American Diabetes Association applauds the New York City Board of Health's decision today to eliminate artificial trans fat in all New York City restaurants and make calorie content for foods served in restaurants publicly available on menus and menu boards.
Trans fats are linked to heart disease and passage of this proposal is especially relevant to people with diabetes who are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of diabetes- related deaths. Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes. Learn more>>
Some Advantages Seen with Rosiglitazone as Initial Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes In treatment-naive patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, monotherapy with rosiglitazone appears to maintain better glucose control over a span of 4 to 6 years than either metformin or glyburide, according to results of a multi-site study conducted in North America and Europe.
"For the first time, we were able to demonstrate that using rosiglitazone improves outcome and slows the progressive nature of type 2 diabetes by prolonging the time until a second agent is required," Dr. Steven E. Kahn told Reuters Health. However, a possible adverse effect has just emerged from the study: the risk of fractures appears to be increased in women taking rosiglitazone, although the data are not yet conclusive. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
Do you know someone getting married?
Tell them about ADA’s Wedding Donation Favors program. In lieu of traditional wedding favors, a bride or groom gives a donation to fight diabetes in honor or memory of a loved one.
Couples receive personalized announcements, including their choice of table tent cards, bookmarks or scrolls and complimentary invitation cards. All announcements can be ordered and personalized online. Receive them in just 10 days! Learn more about the program. Be sure to pass this on to any future wedding couples you know.
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The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us, Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! Submit questions now>>
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Post by OLKoot on Dec 15, 2006 9:49:58 GMT 12.75
December 14, 2006
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Join the petition to create our very own Google doodle. What's Happening In Your Area? Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events News... United States 109th Congress Adjourns World Diabetes Bill Skyrockets As Disease Spreads Diabetes Growing Rapidly Among Children Noninvasive Test Assesses Diabetes Vascular Damage Exercise or Diet Both Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
United States 109th Congress Adjourns Late last week, the 109th Congress adjourned. Read how Congressional action - and inaction - on the following issues affected ADA's federal priorities and what it means for the new 110th Congress that convenes in early January.
Federal Funding for Diabetes Research and Prevention Programs NIH Reauthorization Diabetes Health Insurance Coverage Protection H.R. 810; The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act Gestational Diabetes Act of 2006 The American Diabetes Association would like to thank all of our Diabetes Advocates for helping us out this year. You truly do make a difference in the fight against diabetes. We appreciate your help and hope you have a happy and healthy holiday season. Learn more>> Becoming a Diabetes Advocate is easy Make sure your voice is heard on these important issues. Learn more>>
World Diabetes Bill Skyrockets As Disease Spreads As simple a treatment as aspirin is one way to cut the more than $232 billion spent on diabetes each year and help prevent related deaths due to heart attacks and strokes, a health economist said last week. Jonathan Betz Brown, chair of the task force on diabetes health economics at the International Diabetes Federation, said rocketing costs of preventing and treating diabetes would likely rise to more than $300 billion per year by 2025. Much of the costs are borne by developing countries where diabetes rates are rising but resources to fight it are lowest.
"Costs are exploding, but we're not spending enough in places where most (diabetic) people live," Brown told a news conference at the World Diabetes Congress in Cape Town. "We all pay for diabetes -- it comes out of economic growth." Annual diabetes deaths are now at about 3.8 million, equivalent to the global toll of HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. Learn more>>
Diabetes Growing Rapidly Among Children Diabetes is striking growing numbers of children around the world as parents and doctors fail to diagnose a disease which until recently was associated mostly with middle-aged and elderly people, experts said last week. "Diabetes has become a chronic and common disease among children...and often these children die," Francine Kaufman, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California medical school, told a news conference at the World Diabetes Congress in Cape Town.
New data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) showed the two most common types of diabetes -- type 1, which usually develops in young people, and type 2, which has been called "adult-onset" diabetes and was once unknown in children -- are rising at an alarming rate. An estimated 70,000 children under the age of 15 develop type 1 diabetes every year, while type 2 is also affecting children as young as eight in both developing and developed countries. Learn more>>
Noninvasive Test Assesses Diabetes Vascular Damage A technique called skin autofluorescence may be a new noninvasive way to detect vascular damage in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new report. Skin autofluorescence can measure tissue for the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which accumulate as a result of high levels of blood glucose. AGE has a deleterious effect on the walls of small and large blood vessels, leading to diabetes-related micro- and macrovascular disease. Therefore, skin autofluorescence can be a "tool that is able to give a rapid impression of the risk for diabetes complications," the authors explain in the current issue of Diabetes Care. Learn more>>
Exercise or Diet Both Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk Caloric reduction and exercise-induced weight loss both substantially improve risk factors for type 2 diabetes; however, one approach does not appear to be better than the other, a study shows. "Although diet and exercise can markedly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes, the relative contributions of exercise training and calorie restriction to these protective effects are not known," note the researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Data from the present study suggest that weight loss induced by exercise and by dieting are not different with respect to their abilities to improve glucose tolerance and insulin action, "and presumably, to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes," they point out. Learn more>>
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Diabetes PHD: Learn your personal health risks and what you can do about them!
This interactive Web-based tool from ADA makes it easier for people with diabetes -- and anyone at risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke -- to better manage their health. Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is the most accurate health risk profiling program ever developed and is available free to you now. Get started now!
“What's Happening Locally?” Your Guide on the Web to Community Programs and Local Events Learn how to get involved in your local fund-raising activities, community outreach programs, or find an American Diabetes Association recognized physician or diabetes education program in your area. Get connected, learn more, and help make a difference. See What's Happening Locally? today.
Do you know someone getting married?
Tell them about ADA’s Wedding Donation Favors program. In lieu of traditional wedding favors, a bride or groom gives a donation to fight diabetes in honor or memory of a loved one.
Couples receive personalized announcements, including their choice of table tent cards, bookmarks or scrolls and complimentary invitation cards. All announcements can be ordered and personalized online. Receive them in just 10 days! Learn more about the program. Be sure to pass this on to any future wedding couples you know.
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The American Diabetes Association is pleased to present ADA Live! - a series of live Q&A sessions on topics related to diabetes and healthy living.
Join us, Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Our guests will be drug information and Diabetes Care Specialists with Rite Aid.
You can submit questions online now. You can then join us at the same place for the live discussion Thursday, January 4, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. You can even ask follow up questions live online at that time! Submit questions now>>
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