Health News: [diabetes ]: Study ties higher blood sugar to dementia risk

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Study ties higher blood sugar to dementia risk Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 04:55 PM PDT Higher blood-sugar levels, even those well short of diabetes, seem to raise the risk of developing dementia, a major new study finds. Researchers say it suggests a novel way to try to prevent Alzheimer s disease - by keeping glucose at a healthy level. Continue reading High lifetime costs for type 2 diabetes Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 04:19 PM PDT A person with type 2 diabetes spends on average more than $85,000 treating the disease and its complications over their lifetime, according to a recent study. Continue reading Parents accused of killing obese children with kindness Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 03:42 PM PDT Britain's parents will be accused this week of "killing their children with kindness", as the government embarks on a new campaign aimed at the growing and deadly problem of childhood obesity. Graphic examples of children dying early from diabetes, heart disease and cancer will be publicised and the De... Continue reading Health Squad gets kids to work hard, eat well Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 02:45 PM PDT More than 30 Hollister students spent a week at a unique summer camp that taught them about healthy eating and exercise. The Youth Alliance, in partnership with the American Diabetes Association and S Continue reading Health Squad gets kids to work hard, eats well Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 02:29 PM PDT More than 30 Hollister students spent a week at a unique summer camp that taught them about healthy eating and exercise. The Youth Alliance, in partnership with the American Diabetes Association and S Continue reading Finalists named in 2013 NZ International Business Awards Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 02:25 PM PDT A revolutionary diabetes detection system and a digital DJ software platform are among the unique range of solutions produced by the 29 finalists in this year's 2013 New Zealand International Business Awards. Continue reading Study: High blood sugar, but not necessarily diabetes, raises dementia risk Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 02:06 PM PDT Eating healthy and exercising are ways to reduce blood sugar, researchers say Continue reading Sick mouths may play a role in other diseases Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 01:53 PM PDT Bacteria-laden mouths and bleeding gums are giving medical researchers plenty to think about. Turns out gum disease is associated with a greater risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and even pregnancy complications. Continue reading Family Copes With Child's Autism, Diabetes Diagnosis Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 01:52 PM PDT Ransomville, NY - A Niagara County family is now reaching out after learning their child has been diagnosed with the two very serious conditions of autism and Type 1 diabetes. Continue reading Array cuts 20 percent jobs; says Amgen ends partnership Thu, 08 Aug, 2013 01:35 PM PDT (Reuters) - Array Biopharma said partner Amgen Inc plans to end an agreement to develop and market Array's drug to treat Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading

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