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DIABETES

See also Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Neuropathy and Obesity

 

2010

Fish oils may help to activate anti-diabetic genes: Study

Polyunsaturated fatty acid fish oils may activate genes that regulate fat cell differentiation and glucose homeostasis, according to new research on mice.

 

2010

Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Evidence suggests that metformin lowers vitamin B12 levels in patients with diabetes.

 

2010

Why fish oils work swimmingly against diabetes

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance

 

2009

CoQ10 may boost heart health of diabetics on statins

Supplements of coenzyme Q10 may increase the vascular health of diabetics receiving statins, according to a new study from Australia.

 

2009

More zinc may mean less diabetes in women: Study

Increased intakes of zinc may decrease the risk of type-2 diabetes by 28%, according to a new study from Harvard

 

2009

Study says vitamin D may be needed for diabetics

Over 75% of young type 1 diabetics may require vitamin D supplements, after a US study reported 'surprisingly' high levels of insufficiency

 

2009

Supplemental magnesium may reduce blood pressure in people with high blood pressure, but seemingly normal magnesium levels, says a new study from Korea

 

2008

Vitamin D Pills May Protect Kids from Type I Diabetes

Meta-analysis indicates vitamin D supplements protect against the development of type-I diabetes

 

2007

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Guard Against Type I Diabetes

High-risk kids who ate more fatty acids were less likely to develop diabetes, study says

 

2007

Two Diabetes Drugs Double Heart Failure Risk: Study

Avandia, Actos-linked danger occurs even at low doses and among younger patients

 

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