Diabetes news 2006-05-11

She asked people to take a simple test to see if their drinking was getting out of control, saying they could have a drink problem if they could answer "yes" to any of the following questions: have you ever felt you should cut down your drinking?; have people annoyed you by criticising your drinking?; have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?; have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

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A team of scientists at The Scripps Research Institute has published a new study of important signaling pathways that are required for the expansion of pancreas stem cells, work that may lead to strategies to prevent or reverse insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). - Biology Cell Biology Medicine/Health Metabolism/Metabolic Diseases Diabetes

My husband, Ron, a Type 2 diabetic, took a blood panel test last week. His glucose measured a frightening 144, which was classified by the doctors office as poorly controlled diabetes.

Part of the problem is that he just completed a two-year stint in a drug trial for a new diabetes medication. The trial ended, and now he and the doctor are partnering to find an publicly available medication that works well for Ron. Drug trial medications are free-of-charge to participants.

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Last week, one of our Sisters came home to the Cenacle after a long, exhausting week of caring for her mother in the hospital. Her 78-year-old mother was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pains. Test after test was done, and still the doctors could not determine what the cause was. The most that they could do was alleviate the pain. Exploratory surgery was the last option, and it was extremely risky, given her mother?s age, diabetes and hypertension. And so each day became an agonizing wait for signs of improvement of her mother?s condition, and for the test results. The last option of surgery weighing heavily upon their hearts, the family stormed heaven with prayers, calling on all her mother?s saints. In the midst of all this emotional upheaval, our Sister prayed for light: I know that I will lose my mother someday. But

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Theres Angie Brewton, a financial analyst from Cantonment who had to follow a strict diet because of gestational diabetes during her pregnancy with her daughter Morgan, who was born Thursday at 9:53 a. m. at Baptist Hospital. The 29-year-old had to test her sugar level twice a week, just like when her mother was pregnant.

On Thursday morning, daughter Morgan was born. The labor was induced; doctors were worried that the baby would be too big because Angie had gestational diabetes. Through her pregnancy, Angie had to limit her carbohydrate intake to 200 grams a day. A can of soda has roughly 40 grams.

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Walter Johnson visited the Cadillac Mercy Hospital booth and had a free diabetes screening blood test. Cindy Bosscher, RN in Diabetes Education, told him his result was perfect.

Mercy Hospitals free blood test screening for diabetes was also a busy spot. Cindy Bosscher, RN and head of diabetes education for Mercy, had screened 60 people by 10:30 a. m.

8220I came to get information about the things I need, explained Marcia McKenzie of Cadillac. and no. 8220Im here to get the medical screenings, a blood pressure test and a glaucoma screening because my eyesight is feeling bad. And then I signed up for the hearing test.

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The oral glucose tolerance test is a second type of blood test used to check for diabetes. Sometimes it can detect diabetes when a simple blood test does not. In this test, blood glucose is measured before and after a person has consumed a thick, sweet drink of glucose and other sugars. Normally, the glucose in a persons blood rises quickly after the drink and then falls gradually again as insulin signals the body to metabolize the glucose. In someone with diabetes, blood glucose rises and remains high after consumption of the liquid.

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Doctors can diagnose diabetes by checking for symptoms including excessive thirst, frequent urination, and by testing for glucose in blood or urine. - 4 Steps To Diagnosing Diabetes - Type 1 Insulin Dependant Type 2 Insulin Resistant Diabetic Supplies General Diabetes Info Obesity and Diabetes Diabetes Resources Diabetes Drugs Gestational

The main attraction at the fair is the blood chemistry panel test that includes over 20 individual readings including glucose (for diabetes), liver enzymes (for liver function), BUN (for kidney function), electrolytes like potassium, lipids like cholesterol and hemoglobin and hematocrit that can detect anemias. The total cost of the panel is usd. 25. 00. This represents a significant savings over the usual lab fees. Participants must fast 10-12 hours prior to having their blood drawn. Medicare no longer covers a blood chemistry panel or H and H ordered by your physician for purely screening purposes; therefore the Health Fair offers a convenient and inexpensive way of having these tests done.

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The DIY blood glucose kit, similar to a home pregnancy test, uses a blood pinprick test to detect abnormal glucose levels which can be an indicator of diabetes or other medical problems.

For those with diabetes who dont know it, the test may alert them to a problem, and so lead to better health care," he said.

Type 2 diabetes was once known as mature-onset diabetes. An increasingly lazy lifestyle and poor eating habits has resulted in increasing numbers of teenagers and children diagnosed with the condition.

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News - Early Glucose Challenge Testing May Identify Diabetes Mellitus Versus Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Immigrant Women: Presented at ACOG

Dr. Venkatachalam concluded, "Certain populations are at increased risk of pre-gestational diabetes mellitus. In pregnancy, its important to know whether this is the case because the mothers are at higher risk of preterm labor, and newborns (are at risk) of fetal demise or congenital abnormalities. Gestational diabetes does not carry such a serious risk profile. "

A 1-hour glucose challenge test was performed at the first visit in women obtaining prenatal and delivery care. If the test was positive, further appropriate testing was undertaken, then subsequent testing at 24 to 28 gestational weeks, if necessary.

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2) Whole Blood Glucose vs. Plasma Glucose: Glucose levels in plasma (one of the components of blood) are generally 10-15 pct. higher than glucose measurements in whole blood (and even more after eating). This is important because at home blood glucose meters measure the glucose in whole blood while most lab tests measure the glucose in plasma. There are many meters on the market now that give results as "plasma equivalent". This allows patients to compare their glucose measurements easily in a lab test and at home. All portable blood glucose meters measure the amount of glucose in whole blood. The meters that give "plasma equivalent" readings have a built in algorithm that translates the whole blood measurement to make it seem like the result that would be obtained on a plasma sample. It is important for you and your

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To use your glucose meter correctly there are several features you must understand. - 4 Features of Diabetes Glucose Meters You Should Know - Type 1 Insulin Dependant Type 2 Insulin Resistant Diabetic Supplies General Diabetes Info