Health News: [diabetes ]: Marijuana Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar, Study Suggests

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Marijuana Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar, Study Suggests Fri, 31 May, 2013 08:39 AM PDT Marijuana compounds may help control blood sugar and lower the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests. The compounds also might help users control their weight, according to Time.com. Continue reading Soccer can improve heart function of diabetics: Study Fri, 31 May, 2013 08:21 AM PDT Copenhagen, May 31 : Playing soccer can alleviate blood pressure problems and improve heart function in patients with type 2 diabetes, says a study. Continue reading Half of diabetics don't know they have the disease Fri, 31 May, 2013 08:21 AM PDT Half of the over 37 million people worldwide with type 2 diabetes have no idea they have the disease. That's because type 2 diabetes often has no noticeable symptoms. Its telltale signs usually appear when the disease is already fairly advanced: frequent urination, excessive thirst, increased hu... Continue reading The health and care of pregnant women and babies in Europe in 2010 Fri, 31 May, 2013 07:47 AM PDT The burden of mortality and morbidity in the perinatal period -- pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum -- remains a major concern in Europe. Over 5 million women deliver babies in European countries every year. A healthy pregnancy and infancy confers long-lasting benefits by preventing death and disabilit... Continue reading France: trial of drug maker postponed Fri, 31 May, 2013 07:42 AM PDT The trial of makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in hundreds of deaths has been delayed by presiding judge to allow further investigations. Continue reading Research and Markets: Global Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Pipeline Capsule - 2013 Report Fri, 31 May, 2013 07:24 AM PDT DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5vvs66/global_type_2) has announced the addition of the "Global Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Pipeline Capsule - 2013" report to their offering. This report provides up-to-date information on key Research and Developme... Continue reading Trial postponed for French maker of drug used for weight loss suspected in hundreds of deaths Fri, 31 May, 2013 07:14 AM PDT PARIS - The trial of makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in hundreds of deaths has been delayed by presiding judge to allow further investigations. The decision to postpone the trial over one of France's biggest recent health scandals will allow for a Paris judge to complete a Continue reading First Nations, Inuit people have heart attacks earlier, but fare as well in hospital Fri, 31 May, 2013 06:41 AM PDT TORONTO - A new report says First Nations and Inuit people typically have heart attacks earlier in life than non-aboriginals. And First Nations people who have heart attacks are more likely to have other conditions that raise their heart health risks, such as Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Bennington Banner: Is marijuana good for your health? New study shows benefits - Bennington Banner Fri, 31 May, 2013 06:30 AM PDT Is marijuana good for your health? New study shows benefits NEW YORK -- People who had used marijuana in the past month had smaller waists and lower levels of insulin resistance - a diabetes precursor - than those who never tried the drug, in a new study. Continue reading Alberta becomes last province to fund insulin pumps Fri, 31 May, 2013 06:08 AM PDT It's something that Albertans with Type 1 diabetes have been awaiting for years. Starting on June 1, diabetics in the province will be able to receive provincial funding for their insulin pumps. Continue reading

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