Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Diabetes Drugs May Slow Alzheimer's

DIABETES NEWSLETTER
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Week of February 1

In This Issue:
> Diabetes Increases Alzheimer's Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bcti0EH
> 5 Top Diabetes Complications: What You Can Do
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctj0EI
> Could This Be Type 1 Diabetes?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctk0EJ

Today's Top Story: Diabetes Drugs May Slow Alzheimer's
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctl0EK
The discovery that insulin may slow or prevent Alzheimer's-related
memory loss fuels existing theories that the disease may be caused by
a third type of diabetes.
Also See:
> Even Mild Diabetes Slows Brain Function
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctm0EL
> Stopping Alzheimer's in Its Tracks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctn0EM

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Diabetes Increases Alzheimer's Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bcti0EH
A new study shows that people who are diagnosed with diabetes before
age 65 have more than double the chance of developing Alzheimer's
disease.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Fewer Calories, Better Memory?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bcto0EN
> Saliva Test Could Detect Type 2 Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctp0EO
> Brief, Vigorous Exercise Lowers Diabetes Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctq0EP

EDITOR'S PICKS

5 Top Diabetes Complications: What You Can Do
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctj0EI
From nerve pain to vision trouble, get the guidance you need to be as
healthy as you can be.
Also See:
> Warning Signs of Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctr0EQ
> Rate Your Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bcts0ER

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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Type 1 Diabetes Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctv0EU

Could This Be Type 1 Diabetes?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Ji0Nec4j0Fz0Bctk0EJ
This new WebMD member suspects she has diabetes but isn't sure what to
do. Read more and join the conversation with your thoughts.

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