We keep you up to speed on health and fitness news and trends for people living with Diabetes. Although living with Diabetes is a challenge, it doesn.t have to stop you from being active. On the contrary, staying fit will only help. You can also read more here about Diabetic Associations in your community that may offer health and fitness programs.
Heart Hazards Of Woeful Wives
Women in strained marriages are more likely to feel depressed and suffer high blood pressure, obesity and other signs of "metabolic syndrome," a group of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, psychologists found. The same study found men in strained marriages also are more likely to feel depressed, yet -- unlike women -- do not face an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
Two Or More Drinks A Day May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Men and women who consume two or more alcoholic drinks a day could increase their risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.
Potential role of TBC1D4 in enhanced post-exercise insulin action in human skeletal muscle
Diabetologia - Clinical and Experimental Diabetes and Metabolism
Insulin, Fat, And Doctors
Well, that settles that. Between Jan's blog entry ("Careful, Your Prejudice is
Five ways to get EMTs to take you seriously
A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
Team Type 1: New Kinds of Heroes
This week, Lance Armstrong is riding his first tour on American soil since he retired after winning his 7th Tour de France. And do you know who will is riding alongside him? More than 100 of the world’s best bicyclists, including four riders from our own Team Type 1!
If you haven’t heard about them, you [...]
It’s Risky Business To Ignore Diabetes
February 17, 2009 (Newswise) - American Diabetes Association urges the nearly 60 million Americans who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes to take the Diabetes Risk Test....
ECO 2009 -- The 17th European Congress On Obesity
February 17, 2009 (EurekAlert) - The 17th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) will take place at the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (http://www.rai.nl/Contactformulier.aspx) from Wednesday 6 May to Saturday 9 May 2009....
Diabetes And Heart Disease: Risk Intertwined
February 4, 2009 (Newswise) - What’s the most common long-term complication of diabetes? Problems with the heart and blood vessels, according to the February issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource....
Regular Sprints Boost Metabolism
A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body’s ability to process sugars. New research shows that a brief but intense exercise session every couple of days may be the best way to cut the risk of diabetes.
Combined Aerobic And Strength Exercises May Help Decrease Functional Limitations And Insulin Resistance Among Obese Older Adults
Sedentary, obese older adults appear to improve their functional abilities and reduce insulin resistance through a combination of resistance and aerobic exercises, according to a new report.
The Biggest Loser: Diabetes-Style.
Reckon that on these here diabetes blogs (spits into spittoon), we do a lot of sharing. We share our best diabetes practices, our literal highs and lows, and we also have the common bond of this disease. And through these...