Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes

DIABETES NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of September 7

In This Issue:
> 6 Deaths Reported From Diabetes Drug
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4X0Ev
> Exercise Eases Diabetes Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4Y0Ew
> Physical Activity and the Pump
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4Z0Ex

Today's Top Story: Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4a0E5
A new study may explain why gastric bypass surgery improves blood
sugar levels even before weight loss occurs.
Also See:
> Considering Weight Loss Surgery?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4b0E6
> Stomach Pacemaker
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4c0E7

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

6 Deaths Reported From Diabetes Drug
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4X0Ev
Six patients taking the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta died, reportedly
after developing pancreatitis, according to officials of the two
companies that co-market the drug.
Also See:
> Once-a-Week Byetta Fights Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4d0E8

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> FDA Puts 20 Drugs on Watch List
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4e0EA
> 'Sick' Fat Offers Clue to Type 2 Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4f0EB
> Insulin Cells Made Without Stem Cells
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4g0EC
> Treadmill Rewires Brain After Stroke
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4h0ED
> Atrial Fibrillation Strokes Preventable
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4i0EE

EDITOR'S PICKS

Exercise Eases Diabetes Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4Y0Ew
Research shows that exercise helps slow nerve damage in people with
diabetes, but which exercise is right for you? Here are six tips to
get you moving easily.
Also See:
> 7 Most Effective Exercises <slideshow icon>
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4j0EF
> The Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4k0EG
> Topamax for Diabetic Neuropathy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4l0EH
> 6 Diet Tips to Manage Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4m0EI
> Are You Drinking Too Many Sodas?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4n0EJ
> How Many Calories Do You Need?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4o0EK

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> Hypertension Health Check: Personalized Report
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4p0EL
> Gallery: Lowering Your Cholesterol Made Simple <slideshow icon>
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4q0EM
> The Delicious Diet for Heart Health
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4r0EN
> Beat Back Pain With These Helpful Hints
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4s0EO
> Easy Snacks for Hungry Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4t0EP
> Diabetes: How Healthy Are Your Choices?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4u0EQ
> Could an Organ Transplant Help You?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4v0ER
> Protect Yourself Against Blindness
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4w0ES

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Type 1 Diabetes Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4x0ET

Physical Activity and the Pump
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4Z0Ex
This member is considering using an insulin pump, but wonders if
physical activity like martial arts will interfere. Read his post and
join in the discussion.

From the Type 2 Diabetes Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4y0EU

Getting Depressed
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1wQ0Nec4j0Fz0BS4z0EV
A new member is discouraged and becoming depressed over his
fluctuating blood glucose levels. Read his post and offer your
experience, strength, and hope for living with diabetes.

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