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Diabetes

Researchers discover women feel higher levels of pain

January 25, 2012

Women with chronic ailments experience more intense pain than men, according to a new study. Results and further research could eventually lead to more accurate pain-medication prescribing for both men and women, experts say.

FDA warns J & J on insulin pumps

January 17, 2012

Johnson & Johnson could face penalties for not reporting incidents where insulin pumps have failed, the Food and Drug Administration has warned.

Statins linked to diabetes risk in women, study finds

January 11, 2012

In a rare blow to positive news surrounding statins, a new study reveals the heart drugs are associated with a higher risk of diabetes in older women.

For diabetics, this news may bring tears of joy

December 21, 2011

Residents with diabetes may soon be able to use their tears — rather than have blood drawn up to10 times each day — when it's time to measure glucose levels. University of Michigan researchers using an electrochemical sensor device found that glucose levels from the tears may suffice. Many people are reluctant to have their blood drawn, because of the resulting inconvenience and pain. Investigators said they hope to eliminate the need to have blood drawn in the future.

Tear drop tests as effective as blood for diabetes testing, study finds

November 10, 2011

There is new hope for diabetics who dread frequent finger pricks and blood draws used to monitor their blood glucose levels. Scientists say they are developing a device that can test blood sugar levels via teardrops instead of blood.

Study: Depression associated with increased risk of stroke

September 26, 2011

People who suffer from depression have a 45% increased risk of stroke and a 55% higher risk of having a fatal stroke, according to a new study.

New drug benefit actually reducing health costs, study shows

August 03, 2011

Medicare's prescription-coverage program cuts healthcare costs by about $12 billion. That's because the benefit reduces admissions to nursing homes and hospitals, according to a new study. The subsidized drug benefit lets seniors afford preventive medicines that lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, take appropriate antibiotics, and keep their insulin levels and diabetes controlled, investigators found. Full findings appear in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Medicare Part D keeps seniors out of nursing homes, hospitals, study shows

July 28, 2011

Medicare's prescription-coverage program cuts healthcare costs by about $12 billion. That's because the benefit reduces admissions to nursing homes and hospitals, according to a new study.

Half of worldwide Alzheimer's cases are preventable, study suggests

July 20, 2011

Many Alzheimer's disease cases can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes that are often associated with preventing other chronic health conditions, new research shows.

Depression treatment can help diabetics, study shows

May 03, 2011

Depressed diabetics are more likely to see improvement in their physical symptoms if they pursue treatment for their depression, a new study reveals.

Diabetes rates expected to double or triple by 2050

October 25, 2010

The number of U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes is on track to double or triple by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's one in three adults.

Wrist fractures lead to greater functional decline among elderly, research shows

July 13, 2010

Older women who experience a wrist fracture tend to develop more disabilities, according to new research.

Common diabetes drug increases older women's risk of fracture, study finds

February 12, 2010

One commonly prescribed diabetes medication is contributing to higher rates of bone fractures among elderly women, a new report finds.

Diabetics often skip insulin injections, study finds

January 27, 2010

More than half of all diabetics who also take insulin occasionally skip their doses, according to a new study.

Diabetes: the biggest loser

Liza Berger December 04, 2009

Move it or lose it. That's what Americans need to do now to curb the growth in spending as a result of the diabetes epidemic.

Diabetes rates to nearly double, costs to soar by 2034, report suggests

December 01, 2009

Over the next 25 years, the rate of diabetes in the U.S. is expected to nearly double, while the cost of treating the disease will skyrocket, according to a recent estimate.

Avoiding chronic conditions saves money, increases longevity, study finds

September 25, 2009

Preventing chronic conditions could both save significant amounts of money and add healthy years to the lives of the elderly, according to a new report.

Chronic diseases increase seniors' vulnerability during heat waves

August 25, 2009

Seniors with chronic diseases have a significantly higher risk of death--up to 92%--during a heat wave. A recent Canadian report examines why.

Middle-age smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes raise dementia risk

August 24, 2009

Those who smoke, or suffer from hypertension or diabetes during their middle-age years have a higher risk of developing dementia later, according to a new study.

U.S. life expectancy rises to new record in 2007

August 20, 2009

Life expectancy in the United States reached a new high in 2007, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, the mortality rate fell for the eighth straight year.

FDA warns about use of certain glucose monitoring strips

August 18, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration Friday issued a public health notification regarding certain glucose monitoring strips.

Sunshine, vitamin D could help reduce risk of diabetes, study suggests

May 12, 2009

Spending a day basking in the sun no question is good for the soul. Now new research suggests it might also be good for reducing the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes among seniors.

Low blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may heighten Alzheimer's disease risk

April 16, 2009

Type 2 diabetics with severe low blood sugar may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

Forum focuses on chronic disease management

April 09, 2009

The important role of chronic disease management in healthcare reform was the topic of conversation Tuesday among former lawmakers and healthcare advocates at a forum in Wisconsin.

Study: Heart bypass surgery less dangerous for seniors with diabetes

March 24, 2009

Elderly patients with diabetes fare better with heart bypass surgery than with angioplasty, according to a recent study.

Medicare coordinated-care pilot programs fail to live up to expectations, study finds

February 12, 2009

Most Medicare test programs designed to cut costs and keep elderly patients with one or more chronic conditions out of the hospital have failed, according to a recently published analysis of such programs.

Developing diabetes in middle age inflates risk of Alzheimer's as a senior

February 02, 2009

Diabetics, including those who become diagnosed in middle age, have more than double the risk of acquiring Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia later in life, new research shows.

Report: More seniors have three or more chronic conditions

January 07, 2009

The prevalence of chronic conditions among Americans is on the rise with many people now saddled with up to three continuing afflictions. Nowhere is the up-tick more noticeable than among the senior citizen population, according to a report released Tuesday.

Medicaid coverage lapses lead to more expensive hospitalizations

December 19, 2008

Temporary lapses in Medicaid coverage can lead to higher rates of hospitalizations for diseases that can be treated in primary-care settings, according to a recent report.