A new study expected to be presented in San Francisco this weekend at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society found that physical fitness appeared to be more important than weight in estimating a male diabetic’s longevity.
The researchers found that the higher the man’s level of fitness, the lower his risk of dying during the […]

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According to a study at Lausanne University School of Biology and Medicine in Switzerland, men and women appear to differ in how they metabolize high levels of fructose, a simple sugar commonly used to sweeten drinks and foods.
Short-term high fructose intake among young men resulted in increased blood triglycerides (fats) and decreased insulin resistance, factors […]

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In older men with low testosterone levels, testosterone replacement therapy improves their risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to two new studies. The results will be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
The research showed that restoring testosterone to normal levels in hypogonadal, or testosterone-deficient, men led to major […]

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If you’re a man with type 2 diabetes, how long you live may be determined more by how physically fit you are than by how much you weigh.
A new study expected to be presented in San Francisco this weekend at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society found that physical fitness appeared to be more […]

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A reliable, highly sensitive diagnostic blood test that identifies Type-1 diabetes patients in time for early intervention is around the corner thanks to the development of a new technology.
This study will be presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 68th Scientific Sessions meeting at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

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Australian researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital say that environmental factors like sedentary lifestyle may be to blame for a rise in the number of cases of childhood type 1 diabetes. They say that studies have shown that the incidence of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has doubled in the country over the past […]

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Adhering to the so-called Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits and vegetables and low in animal products, may protect you against developing type 2 diabetes, a Spanish study suggests.
A Mediterranean diet is often recommended as a way to guard against cardiovascular disease, but whether it protects against diabetes hasn’t been established. The diet emphasizes […]

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A new study at Montreal Heart Institute in Canada indicates that a new antioxidant drug shows benefits in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Preliminary results on the drug, succinobucol, have been presented at medical meetings, but report say that more studies on cardiovascular risks needed.
Succinobucol is a chemical relative of probucol, a cholesterol-lowering drug […]

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Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say.
Diet and exercise programs for people at high risk for developing diabetes, when followed for six years, can actually delay the development of diabetes for 14 years after the programs end, a new report finds.
The report is published in the May 24 […]

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Arthritis strikes more than half of the 20.6 million American adults who have diabetes, and the painful joint condition may be a barrier to exercise among these patients, a new government report shows.
Being physically active helps people manage both diseases better by controlling blood sugar levels and reducing joint pain, according to the report in […]

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