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Like heart disease, gum disease is also intricately linked to diabetes. Diabetics are at a high risk for periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis. This risk of oral infections is often considered to be the sixth complication of diabetes. Of special risk are diabetics who do not have their condition under control.

"Gum infection can have a direct impact on the blood sugar level in people with diabetes," says Dr. Dennis Ikuta, a Reedley, California cosmetic dentist. "It's important for diabetics to keep an eye on their dental and gum health."

Awareness is Key

If you're diabetic, it's important to have regular check-ups with your dentist, and to make sure your dentist is aware of your condition. Gum disease can be controlled, but early detection is very important. Treatment for gum disease can involve prescription medication and deep, intensive cleanings.

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(Best Syndication News) When compared to non-diabetics, people with diabetes lose less weight after gastric bypass surgery, according to researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Patients with large stomach pouches also lose less weight (see videos below).

The researchers acknowledge that the surgery provides weight loss, significant improvement in quality of life, extends life span and has a low rate of complications, but 5 to 15 percent of “patients do not lose weight successfully, despite perceived precise surgical technique and regular follow-up.” The San Francisco team set out to find out why.

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(Best Syndication News) Scientists have been able to change the function of non-insulin producing adult pancreatic cells into insulin producing beta cells using viruses to transport just three genes. Although the experiments were done on mice, the investigators are excited about the potential of the concept and its use on humans. (see videos below)

No Need For Stem Cells

The technique does not involve embryonic stem cells. The researchers were able to reprogram adult pancreatic cells using viruses as a “shuttle”. They changed the functional identity of the adult cells and the process was quick, according to their report. The method is sometimes referred to as “adult cell switching” or “lineage switching”.

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The Mediterranean diet is one of the best diet’s out there. This particular meal plan incorporates some the healthiest foods available. Fruit, vegetables, fish, healthy fats (olive oil and canola oil), red wine, and nuts are just a few of the recommended foods. The focus of this weight loss plan is not to reduce fat consumption but to make smarter choices about the foods you consume.

Raw veggies, fruit, whole wheat pasta, healthy fats, and brown rice are all major components of this diet. For instance, olive oil provides our bodies with monosaturated fat which in turn reduces our LDL cholesterol levels. That is why it is wise to consume these fats instead and saturated or trans fats.

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[Best Syndication News] Researchers from the University of Warwick published a study in the journal Diabetes which concludes that a compound called sulforaphane found in broccoli and other brassica vegetables which have protective benefits for blood vessel damage caused by high glucose levels in Diabetics.

Diabetics have a 5 time increased risk for suffering a heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease mostly because of the damaged blood vessels. Other researchers have found a reduced risk of heart attacks with brassica vegetables. Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kai-lan, Brussels sprouts are some of the more common vegetables in the brassica vegetables.

The researchers believe that the sulforaphane causes a protein called nrf2 to become activated which then protects cells and tissues from incurring damage because it inturns activates protective antioxidants and detoxifying enzymes.