Diabetes Associated With Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Problems in Men
by DiabetesCare.net | Apr 6, 2012
"After one year, patients who underwent gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy lost more weight and were significantly more successful at controlling their diabetes, compared to those who simply took medications," said lead investigator Philip Schauer, M.D., Director of the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. "We believe that...
Dark Meat Can Be Heart-Healthy, Study Shows
by DiabetesCare.net | Mar 9, 2012
Doctors have long recommended choosing white meat over dark meat, since it is lower in saturated fat, but evidence now indicates that dark meat has more heart-healthy attributes. The dark meat of poultry contains taurine, a nutrient that significantly lowered the risk of coronary heart disease in women with high cholesterol in a New York University School...
Preventing Colorectal Cancer
by DiabetesCare.net | Mar 9, 2012
People with type 2 diabetes have a 30 to 40 percent increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Symptoms include a change in bowel habits, blood in the stool, lower abdominal pain or cramping, fatigue, and vomiting. In the early stages, when the cancer is easiest to cure, there are no symptoms, which is why it is so important to get regular screenings....
Women, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk
by DiabetesCare.net | Feb 10, 2012
Women tend to have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than men, unless they have diabetes, shows combined research from the British Regional Heart study and the British Women’s Hearth Health study. Researchers analyzed all a variety of cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance, inflammation, activated coagulation, waist...
