Depression is related to pregnant women and new moms with diabetes. Earlier studies have shown the relation between diabetes and depression in the general population. Well, researchers at the Harvard Medical School and the University Of Minnesota School Of Public Health have come out with a revelation that depression is related to pregnant women and new moms who are diabetic.
The researchers came to the conclusion after looking at information from 11,024 new mothers. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
They found that 9.6 per cent of diabetic women, who had no indication of depression, showed symptoms of it after the delivery. While the percentage was 5.9 in non-diabetic women.
Depression has been a great thereat to the society. Well, this study, the researchers believe could help in identifying and treating moms with depression.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Fructose leads to Type 2 diab
Fructose, a sugar commonly seen in soft drinks and fruit juices, is believed to be dangerous as they contribute to obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
A study published in the Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications reveals that fructose tends to increase the appetite. The John Hopkins University’s school of medicine has said that high consumption of fructose was more dangerous than other forms of sugar as it affected the brain more severely.
While glucose, which is also a form of sugar, tends to decrease the appetite, Fructose only makes people eat more. Sugars are in general considered to stimulate the dietary behaviour, particularly the appetite.
The study says that when people consume more energy and become less active, ther is a tendency of gaining more weight and type 2 diabetes. It has been see that fructose can develop type 2 diabetes in younger people.
A study published in the Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications reveals that fructose tends to increase the appetite. The John Hopkins University’s school of medicine has said that high consumption of fructose was more dangerous than other forms of sugar as it affected the brain more severely.
While glucose, which is also a form of sugar, tends to decrease the appetite, Fructose only makes people eat more. Sugars are in general considered to stimulate the dietary behaviour, particularly the appetite.
The study says that when people consume more energy and become less active, ther is a tendency of gaining more weight and type 2 diabetes. It has been see that fructose can develop type 2 diabetes in younger people.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Who should go for diabetes test?
People with diabetes are on an increase the world over. The numbers are so alarming that every other day, new Diabetes cases are reported. Even children are born with diabetes.
Well, as diabetes is a life threatening diseases, early diagnosis can at least arrest the complications that come with it. Normally, young people do not go for diabetes test. But it should be noted that any person at some point of their life could get diabetes.
Who should be tested for diabetes? Overweight or obese people, who have a higher risk of getting diabetes, should go for regular diabetes check. People who have crossed 35 years of age should not hesitate to go for diabetes test.
Well, hereditary is also considered to be a factor. Persons whose parents are diabetic and those who have sisters and brothers with diabetics should have to check for diabetes. If a person’s blood pressure is high, then there is a possibility of getting diabetics.
Others who have to go for diabetes test are those who have an HDL (cholesterol level) below 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level above 250 mg/dL. Those with cardio-vascular diseases should be cautious of diabetes. Well, women who have Polycystic ovary syndrome are also liable to get diabetes.
Once the test results indicate pre-diabetes, then one has to go for regular diabetes check ups.
Well, diabetes has now become more common the world over. Those who have higher risk of developing diabetes should have to make it a routine to test for diabetes at regular intervals.
Well, as diabetes is a life threatening diseases, early diagnosis can at least arrest the complications that come with it. Normally, young people do not go for diabetes test. But it should be noted that any person at some point of their life could get diabetes.
Who should be tested for diabetes? Overweight or obese people, who have a higher risk of getting diabetes, should go for regular diabetes check. People who have crossed 35 years of age should not hesitate to go for diabetes test.
Well, hereditary is also considered to be a factor. Persons whose parents are diabetic and those who have sisters and brothers with diabetics should have to check for diabetes. If a person’s blood pressure is high, then there is a possibility of getting diabetics.
Others who have to go for diabetes test are those who have an HDL (cholesterol level) below 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level above 250 mg/dL. Those with cardio-vascular diseases should be cautious of diabetes. Well, women who have Polycystic ovary syndrome are also liable to get diabetes.
Once the test results indicate pre-diabetes, then one has to go for regular diabetes check ups.
Well, diabetes has now become more common the world over. Those who have higher risk of developing diabetes should have to make it a routine to test for diabetes at regular intervals.
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