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Archive for the 'Diabetes Mellitus' Category

A well-designed study of qigong in type 2 diabetes

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Past studies have been criticized because of poor study design, according to Prof. Ernst.

Now, researchers from Bastyr University tighten up the design and report their results. (more…)

Is napping “bad” for nighttime sleep?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Two published studies conclude it is not. (more…)

Consumer Alert: Prolatis

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The distributor of this product recommends to, “Be ready when the time is right!”

The FDA says not so fast. Prolatis contains “sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil [Viagra],… making Prolatis an unapproved drug.” (more…)

Krill oil effects in humans

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

A reader asked for a summary of the benefits of krill oil.

Most of the published literature is based on animal studies. But several researchers have studied humans. (more…)

Lifestyle choices and diabetes risk later in life

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

There are 5 choices that make a difference, according to this report by the Cardiovascular Health Study group. (more…)

Antioxidant primer

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Dr. Manouchehr Saljoughian from the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, California has reviewed antioxidants.

Lets define terms. (more…)

Reviewing pomegranate research

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) told POM Wonderful that their UK billboard showing a bottle of pomegranate juice and a hangman’s noose, and proclaims the juice can “cheat death” must be taken down.

ASA says “We considered the evidence… but concluded that it fell short of showing any direct relation between consuming the product and a longer life.”

So, what’s the evidence? (more…)

Benefits of a Mediterranean type diet in people with diabetics

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

mediterranean-diet-nutritionFollowing a diet that is moderately rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, and with a low glycemic index improves cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Federico II University, in Naples, Italy. (more…)

Herbs and dietary supplements for diabetes control

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Dr. Désirée Lie’s latest post on Medscape reviews nopal (prickly pear cactus), fenugreek, cinnamon, and Gymnema.

Here are the highpoints. (more…)

Importance of vitamin D screening and supplementation in diabetes

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

During the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting, Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Sinai Hospital, in Baltimore, Maryland, reported an association between vitamin D deficiency and type 2 diabetes. (more…)

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