Teens' faculties not harmed by low blood sugar

Oct. 3, 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers with type 1 diabetes who aim to keep their glucose levels under tight control may have frequent episodes of too-low blood sugar, but this apparently has no lasting effect on their cognitive function.

Study: Continuous blood sugar monitor best

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. study has determined type 1 diabetes patients using continuous glucose monitoring improved their HbA1c blood sugar control levels.

Health centers report reusing lancets

TOKYO, June 25 (UPI) -- A Japanese report reveals more than 180,000 people in Japan have had blood taken with reused lancets.

Having heart surgery? Watch blood sugar

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 9 (UPI) -- Nearly half of all heart surgery patients may experience blood sugar levels high enough to require temporary insulin treatment, U.S. researcher said.

No link between blood sugar, heart attacks

SAN FRANCISCO, June 7 (UPI) -- Two large studies, in Australia and the United States, have found that aggressive reduction of blood sugar fails to protect diabetics from heart attacks.

Coffee before breakfast boosts blood sugar

GUELPH , Ontario, May 20 (UPI) -- Having a cup a caffeinated coffee before a breakfast of low-sugar cereal could put some at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a Canadian researcher says.

Potential diabetes drug target identified

TORONTO, April 10 (UPI) -- Canadian scientists announced the discovery of a novel signaling pathway to the gut, brain and liver that lowers blood sugar when it is activated.

Aggressive diabetes regimen disappointing

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Part of a U.S. study of diabetes has been halted because aggressively reducing blood sugar appears to increase the risk of death, officials said Wednesday.

Some sugar may be part of diabetes diet

LONDON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Diabetics who increased their daily sugar intake but maintained a stable body weight showed no adverse blood glucose changes, a British study found.

Honey may improve insulin sensitivity.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Findings at the International Symposium on Honey and Human Health in Sacramento, Calif., suggest honey may help against diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

Avoiding low blood sugar in diabetics

DALLAS, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Driving demands a sharp mind and quick reflexes, so even a small drop in blood sugar in diabetics can have disastrous results, a U.S. dietitian warns.

Sugar affects ability to resist temptation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say sugar or glucose affects people's ability to resist temptation.

Breath analysis could be blood sugar test

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests breath analysis might become an effective method of non-invasively monitoring a diabetic's blood sugar level.

Novel insulin release system created

HOUSTON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. biomedical engineers have demonstrated a smart particle insulin release system that detects glucose spikes and releases insulin to counter them.

Whole-grain breakfast has 10-hour impact

LUND, Sweden, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Eating the right grains for breakfast such as whole-grain barley or rye can help regulate blood sugar for the rest of day, a Swedish study found.