The Power of Natural Supplements - 77.42%
Some of the most exciting - and underutilized - advancements being made in the optimization of healthy blood glucose metabolism involve the use of natural supplements.  (Diabetes Research, Nutraceuticals) (Complete Article)

24 Million Americans Have Diabetes - 77.42%
The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday. (Diabetes Research, Diabetes Statistics) (Complete Article)

Diabetics Have A 75% B1 Deficiency Leading To Vascular Problems - 77.42%
A thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency may be key to vascular problems for diabetic patients. FDA panel says Avandia offers benefits to people with type 2 disease, but...? (Diabetes Research, Vascular Problems, Low Plasma Thiamine) (Complete Article)

Help For Kids To Fight Diabetes? - 77.42%
New research suggests that fish oil may reduce a child's risk of developing type 1 diabetes. (Juvenile-Onset Diabetes, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Red Wine Ingredient - Resveratrol - Fights Diabetes In Mice - 77.42%
Even relatively low doses of resveratrol--a chemical found in the skins of red grapes and in red wine--can improve the sensitivity of mice to the hormone insulin, according to a new report. As insulin resistance is often characterized as the most critical factor contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes, the findings "provide a potential new therapeutic approach for preventing or treating" both conditions, the researchers said. (Diabetes Research, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance) (Complete Article)

Mother Nature Still A Rich Source Of New Drugs - 77.42%
At least 70 percent of all new drugs introduced in the United States in the past 25 years come from nature despite the use of sophisticated techniques to design products in the lab.  (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Blended Medicine: The Best Of All Worlds - 77.42%
Most Americans think that medicinal herbs are a thing of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth. An estimated 80 percent of the world's population still relies on herbs for treating and preventing disease. (Diabetes Research, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Los Diabéticos Que Controlan Rigurosamente Sus Niveles De Azúcar Tienen Más - 77.42%
Las personas con diabetes que mantienen controles rigurosos de los niveles de azúcar, tienen una probabilidad mucho menor de desarrollar pié diabético o daños en los nervios, según una nueva investigación de la Universidad de Michigan, realizada a nivel nacional. (Diabetes Research, Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetics Who Control Blood Sugar Today - 77.42%
People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar in check today will probably have a far lower chance of developing foot pain or other nerve damage tomorrow, according to new research results from a national study. (Diabetes Research, Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid Reverses Nerve Damage In Diabetics - 77.42%
Nerve damage is one of diabetes' most devastating complications and affects more than 50 percent of all diabetics. Its typical course is relentlessly downhill and there are no effective medicines to treat it. But now there is hope. A study recently published in Diabetes Care reports that the antioxidant nutrient alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) can partly restore diabetic nerve function. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid - 77.42%
A little known but extremely powerful antioxidant nutrient is available in supplemental form called alpha lipoic acid. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be a wonder nutrient and it seems to work particularly well in diabetic patients. (Alpha Lipoic Acid, Diabetes Research, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Jambolan - 77.42%
Jambolan, also known as Java Plum or Jambul, has recently gained interest because the seeds, fruit, leaves and bark have been shown to lower blood sugar. (Diabetes Nutrition, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Cinnamon - 77.42%
Cinnamon appears to fight inflammation and help insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. (Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Higher Body Iron Stores Predict Future Risk of Women Developing Type 2 Diabetes - 77.42%
In the first large study to assess iron stores and risk of type 2 diabetes in an apparently healthy population, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that higher iron stores were associated with significantly elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, independent of other known diabetes risk factors. (Diabetes Research, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Neuropathies - 77.42%
Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pain and weakness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Problems may also occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. An estimated 50 percent of those with diabetes have some form of neuropathy, but not all with neuropathy have symptoms.  (Types of Neuropathy, Proximal Neuropathy, Focal Neuropathy, Neuropathy Treatment) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Extra Help Taming Diabetes - 77.42%
Researchers have discovered that the potent antioxidant, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, may be an effective treatment for a common complication of diabetes, known as diabetic neuropathy, which develops when high blood sugar levels damage delicate nerve endings. It may also help control blood sugar in diabetics, possibly by lowering insulin levels and increasing the transport of sugar into cells. (Diabetic Nutrition, Diabetic Product, Diabetic Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Smoking May Increase Risk of Diabetes - 77.42%
Smoking may increase the risk of developing diabetes, according to new research by investigators at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. The surprising finding emerged when researchers examined the relationship between smoking and diabetes among participants in a major national study. (diabetes research, insulin resistance, cause of diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Nerve Change Begins Early - 77.42%
Recent research reports subtle changes in nerve conduction as the first reliable sign of nerve complications from diabetes.  The researchers said that change can be measured long before other symptoms or signs of nerve damage develop. About half of people with diabetes develop some type of neuropathy caused indirectly by high blood sugar levels. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathy Symptoms, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

ADA Survey Finds Lack of Neuropathy Awareness - 77.42%
A new national survey commissioned by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveals that, while the majority of people with diabetes experience symptoms associated with diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) -- only a small minority have been diagnosed with this condition. And, a staggering 56% of patients have never even heard of diabetic neuropathy. (neuropathy symptoms, diabetes care, diabetes statistics) (Complete Article)

The Natural Solution For Lowering Your Blood Sugar - 77.42%
Some of the most promising alternative treatments for high blood sugar come from nature's pharmacy, which isn't surprising.  Read more about these all natural alternatives, including Gymnema sylvestre, Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Chromium and Vanadium. (Diabetic Product, Herb for Diabetes and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Type 1/Type 2 - Cold Weather Increases A1Cs - 77.42%
A team of researchers working in Veterans Health Administration centers across the country has found a link between cold weather and higher A1C levels. Read more about this study of more than 272,722 veterans with diabetes. (Diabetes Research, blood sugar level, alc) (Complete Article)

Transient Ischemic Attack - 77.42%
Risk factors for strokes and TIAs are very similar. The risk of a TIA or stroke is higher among men, African Americans, people over age 65, and people with heart disease or diabetes. Smokers, people with high blood pressure, and people who are overweight also have a greater risk for TIAs and strokes. (Diabetes Research and TIAs and Stroke) (Complete Article)

Fish Oil Lowers Triglycerides - 77.42%
The results of 18 trials conducted over a 10-year period show that fish oil supplementation for patients with type 2 diabetes lowers triglycerides but has no significant effect on blood sugar. (Diabetes Research and Essential Fatty Acids, EFAs, Omega 3) (Complete Article)

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Improves Diabetic Neuropathy - 77.42%
Study shows that acetyl-L-carnitine not only improves the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, but also helps regenerate nerve fibers and vibration perception. (Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Cholesterol Cutter - Virgin Olive Oil - 77.42%
According to a recent report, adults who consume 25 milliliters--nearly 2 tablespoons--of virgin olive oil daily for just one week have less low-density lipoprotein LDL or "bad") cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenols, in their blood. (Diabetic Cooking and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer - 77.42%
People with diabetes may be three times more likely to develop colorectal cancer, a recent study shows. Almost 10,000 adults between the ages of 45 and 79 were tested for a marker in the blood sugar, then were followed up six years later. Researchers found that those with diabetes or abnormal glucose metabolism were more likely to develop bowel cancer. (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Risk May Be Associated With Elevated Iron Levels - 77.42%
High levels of iron in the blood may foreshadow the development of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Research has shown that people with a genetic condition that causes huge elevations of iron in the blood are known to be at risk for type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to determine whether the diabetes link would hold true for healthy people with just mildly elevated levels of iron. (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Talking About Sex - 77.42%
No question about it: Blood glucose fluctuations, poorly controlled diabetes, and related complications can all affect sexual interest and ability. But when problems arise, don't assume that a long-feared complication is here to stay. Sexual problems can happen for a variety of reasons and often are temporary or easily resolved. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Prevention of Diabetes Among the Elderly - 77.42%
Diabetes greatly increases premature deaths among people 65 and older, says a Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center study. The study of 148,519 people found the death rate among people 65 and older was 10 percent per year among those with diabetes and 6 percent per year among those without diabetes. These new findings suggest that prevention of diabetes among the elderly should be a priority. (Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

More Exercise Equals Greater Benefits for Diabetics - 77.42%
People with type 2 diabetes can significantly improve their health and reduce medical costs by walking at least three miles each day, according to Italian researchers. Read more about the benefits of simply walking. (Diabetes Research and Exercise) (Complete Article)

Sleep Apnea and Diabetes - 77.42%
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the throat muscles relax during sleep, obstructing the airway a causing brief but frequent breathing interruptions. Obesity-a common problem for people with type 2-is a major risk factor for developing this sleep disorder. Also, previous research has shown that sleep apnea is independently linked to glucose intolerance and insulin resistance-the primary characteristics of type 2.  Find out more about this interesting research. (Diabetes Research and Sleep Apnea) (Complete Article)

The Many Benefits of Omega-3's - 77.42%
Flax is a seed that contains alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s have been shown to reduce heart disease risk and also may help relieve depression and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, flaxseed contains more plant lignans (a phytoestrogen and a fiber) than any other seed, and lignans may protect against breast, prostate, ovarian, uterine and colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Omega-3 - 77.42%
The essential fatty acids also affect the ability of the body's cells to respond to insulin. In a 1993 study, Australian researchers learned that insulin resistance is related to what kinds of fatty acids make up the cell membranes. The more Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids there are in the cell membranes of adult diabetics, the more their tissues respond to insulin.  Learn more about how the essential fatty acids can help in managing diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Relationships Between Hyperglycemia and Cognitive Performance - 77.42%
Hyperglycemia is a common event among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While the cognitive-motor slowing associated with hypoglycemia is well documented, the acute effects of hyperglycemia have not been studied extensively, despite patients' reports of negative effects. This study prospectively and objectively assessed the effects of hyperglycemia on cognitive-motor functioning in subjects' natural environment. (Diabetes Research and Hyperglycemia) (Complete Article)

Sustained High Blood Glucose May Damage Brain's Key Memory Center - 77.42%
An inability to quickly bring down high levels of sugar in the blood is associated with poor memory and may help explain some of the memory loss that occurs as we age, according to a new study by NYU School of Medicine researchers. The study raises the possibility that exercise and weight loss, which help control blood sugar levels, may be able to reverse some of the memory loss that accompanies aging. (Diabetes Research and High Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

Hitting A Nerve - 77.42%
Neuropathy is one of the best arguments to fight blood glucose control. It's a nerve disorder that can affect almost every system in your body. It results from bursts of high blood glucose that cause oxidative stress to the nerves. (Peripheral Neuropathy, Autonomic Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Men and Diabetes - 77.42%
Complications of diabetes in men can include sexual dysfunction, heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, intermittent claudication and neuropathy. Diabetes research has brought to light the importance of prevention;  including improved blood glucose control, blood pressure control and improved control of cholesterol and lipids. (Complete Article)