Posted on November 30, 2007 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Scientists Have Discovered Cause of Diabetes

According to an article in ScienceAlert.com. and published in the October 4, 2007 issue of the well known medical journal, Cell Metabolism, scientists from The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, have identified an enzyme that is active during diabetes and also blocks the availability of insulin. Click here for more
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Posted on November 30, 2007 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Overweight Kids Show Heart Risks As Teens

In Diabetes Today magazine, which is published by the American Diabetes Association, there is a great article titled Overweight Kids Show Heart Risks As Teens. The article is based on an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2007 study which states:

“that overweight and obese 8-year-olds were seven-times more likely than their thinner peers to have multiple heart disease risk factors at the age of 15. These risks included high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels and elevations in blood sugar and insulin, a blood-sugar-regulating hormone.”
This is just another reminder of how important it is to safeguard our children and teach them good eating and exercise habits early in life. For more,click here....
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Posted on November 30, 2007 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

New Scientific Approach to Reversing Diabetes

Dr. Neal Barnard claims that the approach of the American Diabetes Association and its diet is all wrong when it comes to preventing and treating diabetes. In his new book, Dr. Barnard comes up with an alternative that may be much more effective at preventing, treating and even reversing diabetes   Click here for more

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Posted on November 30, 2007 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Humor May be Important to Diabetes Therapy

Diabetes humor site is forerunner in patient laugh therapy.  According to Chris Sparling, that's the prevailing sentiment over at the popular humor website LOL Diabetes.  Click here.
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Posted on November 20, 2007 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Diabetes Medicine and Insulin Compliance will Improve with C-Cap

As seen on Gizmodo.com, Bang & Olufsen doesn't just make high-end *cough overpriced cough* audio equipment, they also design medical gadgets. Their C-Cap is meant to improve medication adherence by reminding diabetics and other patients requiring injected medication when to take the next dose, while housing the medication for convenience.

For instance, when it's time for a diabetic to take their insulin, the C-Cap's light will glow green. If they are late, the color will turn to yellow and the pen may chime as a reminder. Then, after the patient takes their meds, the pen will turn red until the next dose. The C-Caps go on sale overseas soon.

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Posted on November 20, 2007 by Joel Shpigel R.Ph.

Children at Risk for Type 1 Diabetes may be helped by Omega-3 Fatty Acids

As seen in CHILD HEALTH NEWS on September 26th, 2007, researchers in the United States have discovered that children at risk of developing type 1 diabetes may be able to lessen that risk by consuming omega-3 fatty acids in their diet.

The researchers from the Universities of Colorado and Florida, and Roche Molecular Systems, conducted a study involving 1,770 children considered to be at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

The children took part in the study from the age of two and were followed for an average of 6.2 years.

The children were considered to be at high risk for developing type 1 diabetes if they had a HLA (human leukocyte antigen) genotype or had a family member suffering from the condition.

Their mothers were asked to complete a food item frequency questionnaire (FFQ) each year of the study period which covered 111 different foods.

After factors such as family history of type 1 diabetes, caloric intake, and total omega-6 fatty acid intake were allowed for, the researchers found that an increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids was associated with a 55 percent reduction in the risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

Lead author Jill Norris says the study results suggest that a higher consumption of total omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a lower risk of islet autoimmunity (IA) in children at increased genetic risk of type 1 diabetes.

Experts believe type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas; although the disease mainly affects children, the exact cause remains unclear.

Type 1 diabetes is treatable there is no cure; it is thought to be influenced by both environmental and genetic factors.

Mackerel, sardines, tuna and salmon are fish rich in omega-3.

The study is published in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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