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Gestational diabetes increases risk of developing diabetes later

-Women who have had gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant) are at a higher risk of developing diabetes later in life. This is according to a recent article in the journal Lancet.
Researchers report that women with a history of gestational diabetes, have a 7.5-fold increase risk in developing diabetes later in life.

· Study authors performed a meta-analysis which included more than 650,000 women with gestational diabetes between January 1960 and January 2009.

The analysis showed that women with gestational diabetes had an increase risk of developing diabetes type 2 later in life.

The goal of this study was to clarify the risk of developing diabetes after having gestational diabetes while pregnant. Study authors report that “increased awareness of the magnitude and timing of the risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes among patients and clinicians (doctors) could provide an opportunity to test and use dietary, lifestyle, and pharmacological interventions that might prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in affected women.”

Although we have generally concluded that these women are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, this study attempts to clarify this risk. The article is an encouragement for doctors to closely monitor women with a history of gestational diabetes and to stratify women at risk along with offering early education and intervention.

Cristopher Geiler, MD
May 27th 2009

Refernce
Lancet. 2009;1738-1740, 1773-1779.

Read more – May 28, 2009

Didanosine

· Trade Name
Videx

· Generic Name
DIDANOSINE

· Drug Class
Antiviral medication
HIV medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits HIV viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
nerve damage
liver toxicity
acidosis
optic nerve inflammation
fat redistribution
bone marrow suppression
diabetes mellitus
allergic reactions
muscle breakdown

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
headache
nerve damage
rash
liver damager
weight loss
loss of appetite
joint pain
muscle pain

Read more – March 26, 2009

Diet Soda Associated with Development of Diabetes

· According to a study in the journal Diabetes Care; drinking diet soda every day was associated with the development of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.

· The study’s authors report that the participants who drank diet soda at least everyday had a 67% increase in their risk of developing adult onset Diabetes compared with participants who did not drink diet soda.

· The study participants also had a 36% increased risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome.

· This was an observational study running between the year 2000 and 2007 with multiple follow up evaluations.

· There are many limitations to this study and the data was strictly observational. No conclusions were made on the reason for the association between drinking diet soda and diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

· More studies are needed to clarify these results.

Reference
 Diabetes Care. Published online January 16, 2009.

February 10, 2009

Read more – February 10, 2009

Preventing Diabetes With Limited Exercise

· In a recent research article by BMC Endocrine Disorders, authors concluded that intense but extremely short duration exercise can decrease the risk of developing diabetes.

· The researchers showed that as little as 3 minutes of intense exercise every other day over two weeks was associated with lower blood-glucose and insulin levels. Higher levels of blood-glucose and insulin levels are predictors of the development of diabetes.
The study followed 16 otherwise healthy young men, exercising for 30 second intervals on a stationary bicycle for a total of 4 to 6 minutes every other day. After two weeks of exercise, statistically significant improvement in blood-glucose and other diabetes indicators was found.
This is a very important finding for people who are often discouraged from exercising due to time restraints.

January 29, 2009

Read more – January 29, 2009

Shin paresthesia

• Shin paresthesia is the symptom of the sensation of tingling of the shin.

• Shin paresthesia can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Shin paresthesia (tingling) can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma (injury) to nerves.

• Shin paresthesia (tingling) can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – January 19, 2009

Heel paresthesia

• Heel paresthesia is the symptom of the sensation of tingling of the heel.

• Heel paresthesia can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Heel paresthesia (tingling) can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma (injury) to nerves.

• Heel paresthesia (tingling) can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – January 10, 2009

Heel numbness

• Heel numbness is the symptom of the loss of sensation of the heel.

• Heel numbness can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Heel numbness can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma (injury) to nerves.

• Heel numbness can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – January 8, 2009

Ear numbness

• Ear numbness is the symptom of the loss of sensation of the ear.

• Ear numbness is can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Ear numbness is can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma to nerves.

• Ear numbness is can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.


Read more – January 4, 2009

Cheek paresthesia

• Cheek paresthesia is the symptom of the sensation of tingling of the cheek.

• Cheek paresthesia can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Cheek paresthesia (tingling) can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma (injury) to nerves.

• Cheek paresthesia (tingling) can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – December 19, 2008

Polyuria

• Polyuria (Frequent urination) is the symptom of relative excessive urination and generally greater than three liters of urine output per day is abnormal.

• Polyuria (Frequent urination) can be a symptom of:
· Diabetes mellitus
· Diabetes insipidus
· Hypercalcemia
· Psychogenic polydipsia (this is associated with psychosis)
· Hyperaldosteronism
· Urine infection

• Polyuria that persists or worsens should be evaluated by your doctor

Read more – December 18, 2008

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