Health News: [diabetes ]: Statin use is linked to increased risk of developing diabetes, warn researchers

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Statin use is linked to increased risk of developing diabetes, warn researchers Fri, 24 May, 2013 12:54 PM PDT Treatment with high potency statins (especially atorvastatin and simvastatin) may increase the risk of developing diabetes, suggests a new article. Continue reading Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background Fri, 24 May, 2013 12:24 PM PDT Ethnic background plays a surprisingly large role in how diabetes develops on a cellular level, according to two new studies. Continue reading Statin Drugs May Increase Risk Of Diabetes Fri, 24 May, 2013 12:21 PM PDT Certain statins - also known as cholesterol-lowering medications - could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The risk was most significant in patients taking atorvastatin (Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor), according to the study, published in ... Continue reading Fast-Food Calorie Intakes Higher Than Diners Believe Fri, 24 May, 2013 12:12 PM PDT Sherri Shepherd: how I cope with diabetes; salt in the sweet spot Continue reading Marijuana tied to better blood sugar control Fri, 24 May, 2013 10:34 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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 CFISD elementary student with diabetes named finalist in national competition Fri, 24 May, 2013 10:02 AM PDT Postma elementary student Maddilynn Kelly is not only competing for a chance to have her artwork displayed on one of the nation's fastest cars, she's also competing for a shot at a new life. Continue reading Evelyn O. Kampmeyer, educator Fri, 24 May, 2013 09:47 AM PDT She was active in Republican politics Evelyn O. Kampmeyer, a retired educator who was active in Republican politics, died May 14 from complications of diabetes at Abington Hospice in Warminster, Pa.         Continue reading Glencoe Grand Prix grows more grand Fri, 24 May, 2013 09:39 AM PDT GLENCOE In its seventh year, the Glencoe Grand Prix, the village's biggest annual event, has taken over three days in the life of the little North Shore town. The races will be held Saturday, June 1, but the fun starts Thursday, May 30, with a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fun Ride. Friday, May... Continue reading Youth with type 2 diabetes at much higher risk for heart, kidney disease Fri, 24 May, 2013 09:39 AM PDT The news about youth and diabetes keeps getting worse. The latest data shows that children with type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems faster and at a higher rate than adults with diabetes. Continue reading Medford students raise funds for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fri, 24 May, 2013 09:25 AM PDT KIRBY'S Mill Elementary School students and staff have been raising money for a great cause, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Team Kirby's Mill participated in fun events such as team spirit day, crazy sock day, and hat day to raise awareness of juvenile diabetes and encourage fundrais... Continue reading

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