May 3rd, 2008
We have all read the recent studies linking diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Diabetics have an over 35% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s then non-diabetics. That is a huge finding.
Now researchers have discovered why this occurs.
Neurobiology of Aging, investigators led by David R. Schubert, Ph.D., professor in the Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory, report that the blood vessels in the brain of young diabetic mice are damaged by the interaction of elevated blood glucose levels characteristic of diabetes and low levels of beta amyloid, a peptide that clumps to form the senile plaques that riddle the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
We all have small levels of amyloid circulating throughout our blood but in diabetics there is a toxic interaction between the amyloid and the high level of glucose that alters the blood vessel production.
via EurekAlert
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By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 3rd, 2008
Aspirin has been around forever and is still a miracle drug of sorts. What is one of our first lines of defense when people infarct? Four baby aspirin. What do we use to help prevent stroke? Aspirin. And now aspirin-like compounds can claim yet another huge health benefit- increasing the amount of insulin produced by ‘healthy’ obese people.
This is a very promising discovery towards treating type 2 diabetes.
The researchers found that administration of triflusal led to decreased fasting serum glucose. Contrary to their expectations, insulin sensitivity did not significantly change during the trial. Insulin secretion, however, significantly increased in relation to the dose size.
In conjunction with the human samples, mice and human cells from a lab setting were also examined.
to read more… Science Daily
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May 2nd, 2008
Here is an April roundup from the Health and Wellness channel. Enjoy!
There is something for everyone (breastfeeding or not) in the mix of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 highlights from April 2008:
Free Pattern for Sewing Your Own Crew Neck Over-the-Head Baby Bibs
Judge Denies FLDS Request to Keep Mothers with Nursing Babies
World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health from Climate Change
Breastfeeding Basics Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch
Gentian Violet and Grapefruit Seed Extract as Thrush Remedies
Breastfeeding and International Travel
Top Five Breastfeeding Interviews
And from Kristen at Lively Women…
April is STD awareness month
Resources for organizing your office and your life
Tap water vs bottled water whats safer and healthier
Guest post aromatherapy 101
Lunchtime lipo investigated by 2020
Gas station condom dispenser preaches abstinence and monogamy
Womens health giveaway nalgene bottle and brita faucet filtration system
History of abortion genocide of african american babies by planned parenthood hotly debated
Hope at Weighting Line also had a roundup pots for you on weight loss and all that goes with it.
Alicia at Mental health Notes had so much to offer…
The more serious stuff:
Wentworth Miller fan pull together for UNICEF
Austrian family presents psychiatrists with bizarre case
Meet famous poets who lived with mental illness
Nurture mental health during the fight against cancer
Mental health repercussions for flds religious sect children
University of virginia higher education meets lower health privacy
Postpartum depression legislation beneficial or conspiratorial
And the fluffier stuff:
They dont make condoms for your brain you know
Harry Potter saved Rowlings sanity
Giving freud the finger just got a whole lot easier
Goodbye American Idol Michael Johns the 5 stages of loss
Brain break oh hai lolcats
Of disloyal house elves and guilt stricken humans
2 sure fire ways to deal with phobias
Here we have Marijke’s top posts at Help My Hurt
Company’s calling - Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong talks about her osteoarthritis
Physical activity may help reduce arthritis pain
Help My Hurt lost one of its own today - RIP Tricia
Living with Cancer: Help My Hurt hosts this month’s Theme Day
Friday funnies - April fool’s jokes
Angelique at Breaking the Mirror offers up..
Please tell me weve all been punkd
Her fathers daughter 1st installment
Her fathers daughter 2nd installment
Her fathers daughter 3rd last installment
Anosexya some pro anas think so
In mauritania anorexics looking for love would be out of luck
Just dont tell me okay
Gab at Fertitlity Notes and Daily Tomorrow has some great posts for her roundup…
for Fertility Notes:
Oh wait are we sure we want to do this
The mistress daughter by am homes
The girl with two birthdays
Smokin drinkin sniffin glue
Appreciating the present
The greening of me part 2
The greening of me part 1
And Daily Tomorrow:
Allow me to introduce myself
Make your office a little more eco friendly
Where in the world is the green in that
Kid friendly fridays happy arbor day
Happy birthday John Muir
Another reason to love mushrooms bioremediation
Its national volunteer week
Liberty and Liz at Healthbolt are always a great read….
Testing the vitality compass
Movie theater cuisine so good but so bad
How dandy the anti stress benefits of a dandelion
Is it a computer is it a treadmill
Warning blogging could be bad for your health
Milk the drink of rock stars
What does Grace at Kids Health Notes have to say? Check her out here…
What your poo may be telling you
More students misusing stimulants during stress
Gymnastics cause 27,000 injuries per year, research shows
Skin contact with mom soothes preemies’ pain
Recycle with your kids Tip # 4: bottled water
Recycle with kids Tip #5: Reusing beats recycling
Scott at Health and Men has his roundup here…
Aprils top seven posts for health and men
And Karen at Pink Ribbon Review gave you this…
Seven of my favorite breast cancer blog posts
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By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment
April 30th, 2008
This is some fabulous news! Renewed promise to continue forward with diabetic gene research…
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced research projects to study newly discovered human type 2 diabetes genes in mice, and potentially find new drug molecules that can treat the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes. The projects will be funded through a renewed partnership — between the ADA/Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Pinnacle Program Project Award — of more than $2 million over three years.
Research from the Foundation’s initial grant led to the discovery of five new genes associated with type 2 diabetes. It also led to one for obesity and one for triglyceride levels. Furthering this research will bring great breakthroughs and knowledge in treating and preventing diabetes.
via PR Newswire
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April 29th, 2008
According to a new article the insulin-sensitizing thiazolidinediones, a new class of diabetic medication, is associated with an increased risk of fractures. Two medications that fall in this category, pioglitazone and rosiglitazone, accounts for over 20% of prescribed diabetic oral medication in the US and over 5% in Europe.
After adjusting for other risk factors, individuals who were currently taking rosiglitazone and pioglitazone had approximately double or triple the odds of hip and other non-spine fractures than those who did not take these drugs.
These are some huge findings- double or triple. This is strong evidence of a possible association between long-term use of thiazolidinediones and fractures, particularly of the hip and wrist. There was no such effect for other anti-diabetic drugs in this study population.
To see other ortho type information check out Marijke at Help My Hurt. She is holding an orthopedic week on her pain management site.
via Science Daily
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April 28th, 2008
The number of pregnant women that have pre-existing diabetes has more then doubled over the last decade. Alicia at Mental Health Notes sent me over this very disturbing but important article. Being diabetic places you in the ‘high risk’ category during pregnancy and increases ones risk for miscarriage, stillbirth and birth defects.
The actual number of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes… In 1999, there were 245 such women; by 2005, there were 537. That translates to a rate that rose from 8 per 1,000 pregnancies to 18 per 1,000. The rate increased the greatest among 13- to 19-year-olds giving birth. It ballooned from about 1 per 1,000 pregnancies to 5.5 per 1,000 during the seven-year period.
It is so important for us to control our sugars during pregnancy and to take care of ourselves and unborn children. It is also a good idea to start prenatal care and checkups at least 3 months prior to attempting to conceive. Thanks Alicia!
via Yahoo news
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April 26th, 2008
I Googled ‘fun diabetic fact’ and I got nothing. That is right, I saw no fun facts or laughable material. It just took me to links that gave the plain old facts and boring information. So… what I challenge you to do is leave me a comment with one fun diabetic fact. It can be anything at all and you can totally make it up, or cite where you have heard it.
Here is mine… Being a diabetic makes me sweeter. I have way more sugar pumping through my veins then the average person!
See, that wasn’t hard at all. Now give me yours. I will collect any that I get and put together a complete post and give credit where credit is due.
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April 26th, 2008
What a week!! I had the flu… in April. Go figure. So to be totally honest I have no idea what my blodsugar was for more than half of the week. I was in bed, sleeping, coughing and shivering. I didn’ t give a hoot what my bloodsugar was and I did not eat anything from Sunday night till Thursday so who the heck knows.
Exercise didn’t happen till today when I coached and reffed a 7-9 year old girls lacrosse game and ran up and down the field in 85 degree weather, I was sweating and huffing!! It felt good though.
So there you have it, I consumed no food, checked no bloodsugars and did not get out of bed. Pretty sad week. But I am back and feeling good so here we go again, haha.
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April 25th, 2008
What does this picture symbolize?
Image details: Man climbing rock near lake served by picapp.com
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April 25th, 2008
Obesity, smoking, poor lifestyle choices, inactivity and family history are the commonly known risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. There is nothing new there but with new research we have started to look inside the body for clues to fighting type 2 diabetes as well.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found markers that show endothelial dysfunction and sub clinical systemic inflammation can also help identify people at risk for type 2 diabetes.
They found high levels of E-selectin and white blood cell count with low levels of serum albumin were clear predictors of high risk for type 2 diabetes. The researchers found that traditional risk factors such as obesity or family history helped identify 65% of all patients who were at high risk of developing type 2diabetes. But when the information from these three markers was added this increased from 65% to 73% which means doctors could be able to spot a greater number of people at risk of type 2 diabetes at an early stage.
Finding new markers of diabetes will open up ways to treat and fight the disease in the future.
via PubMed
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