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Diabetes

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.

Interdisciplinary care cuts death rates for chronically ill seniors, helps diabetics most

December 17, 2008

A pro-active, multifaceted approach to senior care can significantly reduce both hospitalization and death rates among seniors with multiple chronic conditions, according to a new report. People with diabetes might have the most to gain.

CMS may not cover bariatric surgery for non-obese diabetics

November 24, 2008

Medicare would not cover bariatric surgeries for people who have diabetes but are not morbidly obese, according to a policy proposed recently by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Report: Diabetes now costing the nation $218 billion yearly

November 18, 2008

The total cost of diabetes to the nation was roughly $218 billion in 2007, according to a new report released on Tuesday. Diabetes prevalence is soaring in the general public, and among the nursing home population in particular.

Gingrich: Current healthcare system permanently under-funded

November 03, 2008

The current healthcare system will remain under-funded and must be reformed if America is to remain competitive around the world, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told an audience in Utah last week.

Aspirin use could hurt rather than help diabetics, study finds

October 21, 2008

Diabetics who take aspirin to prevent heart attacks could be putting themselves at a heightened risk for internal bleeding, a new study suggests.

Leavitt sounds off on chronic disease prevention in editorial

October 16, 2008

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt has released an opinion piece touting the benefits of exercise when it comes to reducing rates of chronic diseases.

Prevention key to reducing healthcare costs, organizations say

October 09, 2008

Offering more preventive care could reduce the rate of chronic conditions and cut down on healthcare spending, according to a new fact sheet from the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease and the Partnership for Prevention.

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced rates of chronic disease, Alzheimer's

September 23, 2008

People who live in Mediterranean countries have long been admired for their healthy eating habits. Now a new study confirms why. The diet has recently been found to protect against heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic conditions.

Poll: Chronic disease a concern for Americans

September 05, 2008

Most Americans would approve of federal funding for chronic disease prevention programs--and would pay higher taxes for it, according to a new poll.

Republicans giving healthcare short shrift, Huckabee says

September 04, 2008

After a slight delay caused by Hurricane Gustav, the Republican National Convention got underway Tuesday night. But one former presidential candidate has been griping about the amount of attention healthcare is receiving from the Grand Old Party.

Overweight seniors living longer, less mobile lives, researchers find

August 22, 2008

Obesity among seniors is somewhat of a ticking time bomb for healthcare systems worldwide, according to British researchers. While it does not increase the risk for death among the elderly, it leads to disability and immobility, and creates a burden for healthcare systems everywhere.

U.S. loses ground in battle against obesity

August 21, 2008

It's been widely reported that exercise and a healthy diet help to control obesity. Unfortunately, most of us aren't paying attention. Obesity rates have increased in 37 states since last year, according to a new health report.