Diabetes pill that could help us live to 120 to be trialled next year

Researchers are to carry out the first trials on common diabetes drugs, metformin, next year in the hope it may stave off illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

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Poldark's Robin Ellis to release diabetes cook book for those with it or at risk

Robin Ellis, who had a cameo in this year's hit BBC remake of Poldark, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 15 years ago and has produced Mediterranean Cooking For Diabetics.

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Men are more likely to die from diabetes because they're 'too macho to diet'

Women given specific advice about diet and exercise were 30 per cent less likely to die from diabetes-related causes - but there was no difference for men, say Copenhagen researchers.

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Could this be the end of daily injections for people with Type 1 diabetes? 'Game-changing' treatment restores production of insulin

Injecting billions of immune cells into the body restores the production of insulin for up to a year, a small trial by the University of California San Francisco found.

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Tomato ketchup, a sprinkle cinnamon on your cereal and getting sweaty 3 times a week: The 14 small changes you can make NOW to stave off the effects of ageing

From five tablespoons of tomato ketchup to help prevent type 2 diabetes, to at least three workouts a week, here Healthista expert Anna Magee reveals how to ensure your future is a healthy one.

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Parents' top fears about teen cellphone use

Parents' fears about their teenagers' heavy use of cell phones and social media may be exaggerated, according to a new American report. However, there are important exceptions in the areas of cyberbullying and sleep disruption.

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151118155305.htm

A weekend lie-in 'can raise risk of diabetes' due to blood sugar levels

Even moderate changes to the time you get up – such as waking early for work in the week or sleeping in on a day off – could lead to ill health.

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Weekday sleep changes may raise risk of diabetes, heart disease

Monday mornings could be harmful to your health. Even routine sleep changes such as waking up early for work during the week may raise the risk of developing metabolic problems such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study.

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151118155112.htm

Combating sleep disorders: Scientists develop novel compound that regulates wakefulness

A potent compound that promotes wakefulness and remedies the sleep disorder narcolepsy in model animals has been developed by a team of scientists. The compound works to mimic the action of a wake-promoting substance in our brain called "orexin."

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151118071140.htm

How VIAGRA may ward off type 2 diabetes: Pill found to slow development of the disease in 'at risk' patients

People taking the erectile dysfunction pills also had lower levels of a biological marker of heart and kidney disease, according to a study by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

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Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day could help you live longer

The risk of an early death from heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and type two diabetes are reduced by moderate coffee drinking, their research suggests.

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Thousands of people have undiagnosed diabetes, recognise the signs

Research for World Diabetes Day found only one in five people can mention a single symptom of the disease, which affects nine per cent of adults worldwide.

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Lead exposure impacts children's sleep

Lead exposure in early childhood are associated with increased risk for sleep problems and excessive daytime sleepiness in later childhood, new research shows. This is the first longitudinal, population-based study that investigated early lead exposure to sleep problems.

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151112161427.htm

Five cups of black tea a day 'cut risk of a stroke and diabetes'

People should drink between three and five cups a day, according to the Health Council of the Netherlands, an independent scientific body that advises the country's parliament.

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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes? Make your own food: Two home cooked meals a day slashes the risk by 13%

Home cooked meals help people maintain a normal weight, as they are less likely to eat sugary, fatty and processed fast food, a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found.

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Health benefits of gastric bypass surgery in teens 'lasts at least 3 years - and includes weight loss and the eradication of diabetes'

Miranda Taylor, 20, from Cincinnati underwent obesity surgery at the age of 16, when she weighed 265lbs. She lost more than 100lbs, and her severe depression and pre-diabetes vanished.

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Connections discovered between masculinity, energy drink use, and sleep problems

Energy drinks have grown in popularity for many Americans, but there is growing concern about the health risks of consuming them in large quantities. Because men are the main consumers of energy drinks, a research team set out to study a possible link between masculinity, expectations about the benefits of consuming energy drinks, how those expectations affect energy drink use, and the impact on sleep.

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151104150958.htm

Even a little junk food is TOO much: Indulging in one calorie-laden treat a day for one month 'raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes'

Eating an extra 1,300 calories, in the form of chocolate bars, cakes or savoury treats, increases a person's chance of developing metabolic syndrome, Dutch scientists have warned.

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Insulin sensitivity: One night of poor sleep could equal six months on a high-fat diet

New research finds that one night of sleep deprivation and six months on a high-fat diet could both impair insulin sensitivity to a similar degree, demonstrating the importance of a good night’s sleep on health. This study used a canine model to examine whether sleep deprivation and a high-fat diet affect insulin sensitivity in similar ways.

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151104134039.htm

Father who lost both wife AND 25-year-old daughter to uncontrolled type 1 diabetes urges others with the condition to look after their health

Matthew Powell, 47, of Bolton, was forced to watch his first wife, Sheridan, die of type 1 diabetes in 1998. Then, it was like 'history repeating itself' as the disease claimed his daughter Katie.

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Greater diet diversity linked to 'weight gain, heart attack, stroke and diabetes'

People eating the most varied diet were found to experience a 120 per cent greater increase in waist circumference than those eating similar diets, researchers in Texas and Boston discovered.

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Seven hours sleep a night can cut a woman's diabetes risk

A Harvard study of 59,000 middle-aged and elderly women suggests that getting between seven and eight hours sleep each night plays a significant role in warding off type two diabetes.

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Are YOU at risk of type 2 diabetes? Simple blood test could identify those most likely to get disease 10 YEARS before it strikes

The test could also identify people who are overweight but are not in any danger of developing the illness, University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center experts said.

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