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Amylin shares fall ahead of diabetes drug decision (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. fell nearly 4 percent Thursday ahead of a potential Food and Drug Administration decision on the company's long-acting version of a diabetes drug.
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New alterations found in young adults with type 2 diabetes (PhysOrg)
Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young.
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New alterations found in young adults with type 2 diabetes (Science Daily)
Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young. A new study demonstrates that obese subjects between 18 and 25 years of age carry mitochondrial proteins and genes that work abnormally and that these anomalies contribute to generating insulin resistance and a reduced response to ...
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New alterations found in young adults with type 2 diabetes (EurekAlert!)
( Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) ) Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young. A study at the IRB Barcelona and Trinity College in Dublin demonstrates that obese subjects between 18 and 25 years of age carry mitochondrial proteins and genes that work ...
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The American Diabetes Association Encourages Community Organizations To Join The Movement To Stop Diabetes (Medical News Today)
The American Diabetes Association announced today their efforts to further engage community organizations across the country in raising awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and its complications through the Association's Stop Diabetes movement. The American Diabetes Association is rolling out a Stop Diabetes Community Outreach Toolkit to help community and faith-based organizations ...
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Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality News And Numbers: High Cholesterol, Diabetes Lead Drug Spending For The ... (Medical News Today)
Purchases of cholesterol and diabetes prescription drugs by elderly Medicare beneficiaries reached nearly $19 billion in 2007 - about one-fourth of the approximately $82 billion spent for medications for the elderly, according to the latest AHRQ News and Numbers. Metabolic drugs, which are used to lower cholesterol levels, keep diabetes under control and for weight and thyroid problems, topped ...
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Boston's aids in diabetes fight (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
Dallas-based restaurant chain Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar has partnered with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to raise almost $2,000. The foundation is the largest advocate for diabetes sciences worldwide, officials said. The collabor ...
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Georgetown's Freeman dealing with diabetes (New York Post)
Just 10 days ago, Georgetown guard Austin Freeman's concerns were typical for a college athlete. There were the regular-season games against West Virginia and Cincinnati and the always pressurized Big East Tournament. Then real life slammed the 6-foot-3 ½ shooting guard. He was diagnosed with diabetes. "I've been getting...
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Walk against diabetes set for Saturday in Lake Elsinore (The Press-Enterprise)
When Kevin and Lynn Breen took their 3-year-old daughter Sarah to the doctor they figured she had a kidney infection. They were shocked when the diagnosis was type 1 diabetes. They knew nothing about the disease, other than there was no family history of it.
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Depression plus diabetes may = dementia (UPI)
SEATTLE, March 10 (UPI) -- Diabetes combined with depression increases dementia risk, University of Washington researchers found.
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Wadena, Minn., man missing, needs diabetes medication (The Fargo Forum)
WADENA, Minn. – A 76-year-old man in need of diabetes medication went missing here Monday morning, authorities say.
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Processed Meats Increase Heart Disease Risk: Study
According to a new Harvard study, it's eating processed meat--not unprocessed red meat--that increases a person's risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
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Kaiser study urges early usage of diabetes drug (The Columbian)
When some people learn they have diabetes, their first treatment response involves willpower instead of medication. That’s a bad idea for people living with type 2 diabetes, say Kaiser Permanente researchers.
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Starting Treatment Early Doubles Chance Of Success For People With Diabetes (Medical News Today)
The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association. The study found that metformin, an inexpensive, generic drug that helps patients prevent dangerously high blood sugar levels, worked nearly twice as long for people who ...
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Vermont adults with Type 1 diabetes serve as mentors to youths with the disease (The Burlington Free Press)
When Sarah Bouvier of South Burlington was 5 years old, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, catapulting her into a regimen of insulin injections and strict eating routines.
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Docs: Smith learned to control (not reverse) his diabetes (Chicago Sun-Times)
Art Smith is justifiably proud of his recent 90-pound weight-loss and healthy new regimen that includes one hour of daily exercise.But local endocrinologists, who specialize in treating Type 2 diabetes, disagree with the assertion on the Feb. 4 " Oprah Winfrey " program dedicated to raising awareness of the disease, that he has "reversed" his Type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise alone."He ...
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Starting metformin drug early can help prevent long-term complications of diabetes: Study (News-Medical-Net)
The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.
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Video: Updating diabetes management (Main Line Suburban Life)
TREDYFFRIN -- If all of the people in the world who have diabetes gathered under one flag, it would be the fourth-largest country in the world.
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Diamyd Medical enrolls over 430 children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes in global Phase III program (News-Medical-Net)
Diamyd Medical announces today that one hundred study participants have been included in the ongoing US Phase III study, DiaPrevent. The global Phase III program with the company’s lead drug candidate Diamyd® has thereby enrolled more than 430 children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Europe and the USA.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca commence SAVOR-TIMI 53 trial of ONGLYZA for type 2 diabetes (News-Medical-Net)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca today announced the commencement of the “Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus” trial, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 4 study, to evaluate treatment with ONGLYZA™ (saxagliptin), a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, in adult type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular ...
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Diabetes drug effective if taken early (UPI)
PORTLAND, Ore., March 9 (UPI) -- The sooner people with diabetes take the generic drug Metformin that helps prevent high blood sugar levels, the longer it is effective, U.S. researchers said.
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Starting treatment early doubles chance of success for people with diabetes (Science Daily)
The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a new study.
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Starting treatment early doubles chance of success for people with diabetes (EurekAlert!)
( GolinHarris International ) The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.
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Higher Fast Food Prices Lead To Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk (Medical News Today)
A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study, published in the March 8, 2010, issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, also showed the reverse when fast food prices fell, then consumption, weight and diabetes risks rose...
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Updating diabetes management (video) (Daily Local News)
TREDYFFRIN -- If all of the people in the world who have diabetes gathered under one flag, it would be the fourth-largest country in the world.
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Eye Disease Linked To Weakened Brain Power In People With Diabetes (Medical News Today)
Diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in the UK's working-age population, could be associated with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research¹ announced this week at leading health charity Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference. The study looked at 1,066 people with Type 2 diabetes aged between 60 and 75 years old ...
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Is There A Link Between Drinking Too Many Sugary Drinks And Diabetes? (Medical News Today)
A new study claims that having sugary drinks every day could put people at a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. American researchers found that the excessive consumption of sugary drinks, which can contain up to 200 calories each, contributed to 130,000 cases of Type 2 diabetes and 14,000 cases of heart disease between 1990 and 2000 in the USA. The researchers also ...
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Weight and risk for diabetes decrease for people in communities where fast food prices increase: Study (News-Medical-Net)
A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased.
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Rockin' against diabetes (The News-Press)
A group of students from Varsity Lakes Middle School in Lehigh Acres wanted to help other kids fight juvenile diabetes.
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Pancreas transplant cures Wildwood teen's Type 1 diabetes (KSDK St. Louis)
Pancreas transplant cures Wildwood teen's Type 1 diabetes
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Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease Category: Health News Created: 3/5/2010 8:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010
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Pushing pedals to kick diabetes: S.A. races on the Tour de Cure (KENS 5 San Antonio)
This year thousands of cyclists will take off and pedal their way to Austin to raise money and awareness for diabetes. One rider at a time. They are riding on behalf of the millions of Americans with diabetes and their families and friends. In San Antonio, diabetes has over a 12.5 percent prevalence rate. That's double the the national average. The funds raised by Tour de Cure help make a ...
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Diabetes support group meets March 18 (Boone News Republican)
If you have diabetes and would like to learn more about the disease by talking with others who have it, come to the Diabetes Support Group at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in the fourth-floor conference room of Boone County Hospital, 1015 Union St.
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Major Depression More Than Doubles Risk Of Dementia Among Adults With Diabetes (Medical News Today)
Adults who have both diabetes and major depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, compared to adults with diabetes only, according to a study published in the recent Journal of General Internal Medicine. Dementia is the progressive decline of thinking and reasoning abilities. These can include memory loss, difficulty with basic math, wandering, living in the past, personality ...
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Researchers probe Hep C-diabetes link (thewest.com.au)
Australian scientists looked for the reason why people with Hepatitis C often go on to develop diabetes, and they made an unexpected discovery.
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The American Diabetes Association Encourages Community Organizations to Join the Movement to Stop Diabetes(SM) (Marketwire)
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - The American Diabetes Association announced today their efforts to further engage community organizations across the country in raising awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and its complications through the Association's Stop Diabetes movement.
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Diabetes alert day Tuesday (The Sentinel)
Tuesday is the 22nd annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, meant to highlight the killer disease.
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Drinking Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Daily Linked To Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Increased Healthcare Costs (Medical News Today)
More Americans now drink sugar-sweetened sodas, sport drinks and fruit drinks daily, and this increase in consumption has led to more diabetes and heart disease over the past decade, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention...
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Twice as many women may be diagnosed with gestational diabetes (Asbury Park Press)
New measurements for determining dangerous blood sugar levels for pregnant women and their unborn babies mean that two to three times as many women will be diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a new study suggests.
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Lunchtime coffee break best for fighting diabetes (Vietnews Online)
Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit
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PROTECT YOUR KIDNEYS â CONTROL DIABETES (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
PETALING JAYA, March 8 (Bernama) -- Approximately one in 10 adults worldwide suffer from some form of kidney damage and every year millions die as a result of kidney failure caused by diabetes.
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Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Title: Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 3/5/2010 8:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010
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Walk to Cure Diabetes Ambassador Hoping for Large Turnout (Voice of the Common Man)
The 2010 Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes Senior Ambassador Catherine Woodford is hoping for a large turnout this year. The sixteen year old knows all too well the hardships of living with the disease. She couldn't participate in school outings, sleepovers or eat cake at birthday parties.
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Facts: Type 1 diabetes (Centre Daily Times)
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong illness that is usually diagnosed in children, teens or young adults.
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Diabetes support group meets March 18 (Boone News Republican)
If you have diabetes and would like to learn more about the disease by talking with others who have it, come to the Diabetes Support Group at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in the fourth-floor conference room of Boone County Hospital, 1015 Union St.
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Man plans 30-hour run to benefit diabetes research (Centre Daily Times)
Steve McAninch loves his wife, Molly, but he hates her to see her struggle with Type 1 diabetes. So
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Lunchtime coffee break best for fighting diabetes (AsiaOne)
NEW YORK: Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit.
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Diabetes doesn't stop Freeman in Georgetown win (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
The scoreboard kept track of Austin Freeman's points. The trainer kept track of his blood sugar levels. Both were fine, and so was No. 19 Georgetown. Six days after being taken to the hospital and diagnosed with diabetes, Freeman scored 24 points Saturday as the Hoyas clinched a first-round bye in the Big East tournament with a 74-47 win over Cincinnati in both teams' regular season finale.
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Freeman Back for Hoyas After Diabetes Diagnosis (ABC News)
Austin Freeman back in starting lineup for Georgetown after being diagnosed with diabetes Diabetes mellitus - Health - Georgetown University - Conditions and Diseases - Endocrine Disorders
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Georgetown Hoyas get back Austin Freeman after diabetes diagnosis (ESPN)
Austin Freeman is back in the starting lineup for Georgetown after being diagnosed with diabetes.
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