The Glycemic Index News
- DRINKS: Blended Agave-Nectar Margarita Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 1:14PMLOS ANGELES -- Of all the gins going in all the tonics in all the world... and she puts diet into mine.
- Diet cocktails Less fattening, more buzz Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 5:28AM Of all the tonics going in all the gins in all the world... and she puts diet into mine.
- Peter Kash and Dr. Jay Lombard: Yes We Can: A Simple Solution to Health Care Reform Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 5:54PMChronic conditions are projected to be the leading cause of disability throughout the world by the year 2020; if not successfully prevented and managed, they will become the most expensive problems faced by our health care system.
- Start your day with a square of chocolate Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 10:12AMAccording to researchers, a big breakfast packed with protein, carbs - and even something sweet - can lead to weight loss
- Easing the Seizures, and Stigma, of Epilepsy Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 3:13PMBecause of the strict Ketogenic diet that she is on to control her epilepsy, Nora Leitner gets frustrated after her mom wouldn't allow her to have any extra food at lunch.
- Diabetes Diet Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 3:13PMIn-Depth From A.D.A.M. Major Food Components Compared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate types are either complex (as in starches) or simple (as in fruits and sugars).
- Diabetes Diet Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 3:12PMOne in four people born today are expected to develop Type 2 diabetes during their lifetimes. Shedding excess weight and exercising more can cut Type 2 diabetes risk by 58 percent.
- Diabetes Experts Respond to Report Showing One in Twelve Americans have Diabetes Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 5:29PM JACKSONVILLE, Fla.----A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the number of Americans with diabetes has risen to more than 24 million people, or roughly eight percent of the U.S. population.
- Tortilla nutrition benefits from hydrocolloid addition: study Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 12:32PMAccording to the Tortilla Industry Association, the tortilla market is the fastest growing segment of the baking industry. However, innovation is needed to develop tortillas with new nutritional formats, as well as extending their shelf life .
- Bunge buys into sweeteners with Corn Products acquisition Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 11:46AMBunge currently has activities in edible oils, milling products, fertilizer and other agribusiness. By buying Corn Products , it will extend its portfolio of ingredients to higher value sweeteners and starches, at a time when the global market for these kinds of products is growing by around five per cent per year.
- Eating enough Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 5:33PMTo prevent reactive hypoglycaemia you should eat small frequent meals, high in proteins along with complex carbohydrates to maintain a slow, steady release and uptake of glucose
- Eating enough Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 5:33PMTo prevent reactive hypoglycaemia you should eat small frequent meals, high in proteins along with complex carbohydrates to maintain a slow, steady release and uptake of glucose
- Eating enough Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 5:33PMTo prevent reactive hypoglycaemia you should eat small frequent meals, high in proteins along with complex carbohydrates to maintain a slow, steady release and uptake of glucose
- Novel Testosterone Gel Significantly Improves Insulin Sensitivity And Sexual Function In Hypogonadal Men With Type 2 ... Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 7:03AMNew data from a 12-month, international, multi-center study showed that treatment for low testosterone with Tostran(R), a topical, metered dose 2% testosterone gel, significantly improves insulin sensitivity and sexual function among hypogonadal men with Type 2 diabetes and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
- The skinny on whole-grain pasta Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 4:51AMPasta is the go-to staple for countless quick meals. It also happens to be one of the world's most satisfying and delicious foods.
- Novel Testosterone Gel Significantly Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Sexual Function in Hypogonadal Men With Type 2 ... Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 2:00PM New data from a 12-month, international, multi-center study showed that treatment for low testosterone with Tostran®, a topical, metered dose 2% testosterone gel, significantly improves insulin sensitivity and sexual function among hypogonadal men with Type 2 diabetes and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
- Carbohydrate testing suggests beer body boost Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 8:47AMBeneo-Palatinit claims that its beet-sugar-derived Palatinose product, which has a low-glycemic index, has a stable bond between the fructose and glucose molecules making it less fermentable in beer and malted drink products.
- Peanuts powerhouse as source of nutrients Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 3:12AMThis is the third part of a series on the health benefits of nuts. But, for this column, we're going to fudge it a little, because peanuts are really legumes and more like beans than nuts. • Why: Peanuts are nutrient powerhouses with more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. They're unusual because the peanut produces flowers above the ground, but its fruits are below ground. The ...
- The Diet Detective: Peanuts pack power Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 12:08AMPeanuts are impressive nutrient powerhouses — in fact, they have more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. They’re unusual because the peanut flowers above the ground, but its fruits are below the ground. Whether shelled or unshelled, peanuts are usually dry-roasted. Raw peanuts would taste like a bitter, soft bean, and the roasting process also helps to kill the naturally occurring ...
- Freshman 10 Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 10:02PM Why is it that losing the last 10 pounds is so difficult? For many people, the first 20 or 30 seemed to come off steadily, but now everything has slowed down and summer is almost here. It feels like no matter how religiously you stick with your program, that needle on the scale isn't moving -- at least not downward.
- Health news in brief: Smoking linked to hearing loss Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 7:46PMA study has found that smokers and overweight people have a higher risk of losing their hearing. SMOKING or being overweight can lead to a loss of hearing.
- Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 6:26PMThose with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds.
- Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 5:05PMCopyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. MONDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- A new study has found a strong association between insulin resistance and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which leads to a four-to-five times increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 4:02PM MONDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- A new study has found a strong association between insulin resistance and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which leads to a four-to-five times increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Vital Lifestyle Water: Water Upgraded Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 12:31PMThere is always some level of uncertainty when launching a new beverage—no matter how big or small the company.
- As I promised last week I went to the farmer's market here in Rome to meet all of our vendors and now I'm going to ... Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 3:34AMOf course I'll let you know that Margy's Bakery is there, Mary and Pops are running the show. We started out there three seasons ago with a small card table and a few loaves of bread and some goodies.
- VIVUS Announces Presentation of Qnexa Data at the 2008 BIO International Convention Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 8:30AM MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.----VIVUS, Inc a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products, today announced that, Peter Tam, senior vice president of Product and Corporate Development, is scheduled to present an overview of Qnexa, the company's investigational product for the treatment of obesity and diabetes, during a panel discussion entitled ...
- Vital Lifestyle Water Now Available at All SuperTarget Centers Thursday, June 12, 2008 @ 12:32PM ALBERTA, Canada----Vital Lifestyle Water , the only true functional water loaded with vitamins, minerals, all-natural supplements and the first beverage in North America to be naturally sweetened with the 100% natural fruit extract Fruit Up®, today announced it is available in SuperTarget Centers across the country.
- Health Winners & Losers: Vivus Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 4:49PMVivus climbs on study data.
- The impressive health benefits of the peanut Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 12:35PMThis is the third part of a series on the health benefits of nuts -- however, for this particular column we're going to fudge it a little, because peanuts really are legumes and more like beans than nuts.
- Qnexa Reduces Hemoglobin A1c by 1.2 Percent in 28 Weeks Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 11:07AMVIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVUS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products, today announced the positive results of OB-202, a 28-week, phase 2 clinical trial in type 2 diabetics. Subjects treated with Qnexa had a reduction in HbA1c, a common measure of glycemic control, of 1.2 percent, from 8.7 percent to 7.5 percent, as compared with a ...
- Qnexa Reduces Hemoglobin A1c by 1.2 Percent in 28 Weeks Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 10:30AM MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.----VIVUS, Inc. , a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products, today announced the positive results of OB-202, a 28-week, phase 2 clinical trial in type 2 diabetics.
- Roche Moves Investigational Diabetes Drug, Taspoglutide, Into Phase III Clinical Trials Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 8:00AM Roche and Ipsen's investigational type 2 diabetes drug taspoglutide has been shown to provide significant improvements in glucose control and weight loss after only eight weeks of treatment
- Ulcer drug worked for wart problem Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 7:09AMQ: We gave our 6-year-old daughter a heartburn medicine, cimetidine, for her warts. It's amazing!
- New Discovery Of Key Difference In Bile Acid Metabolism In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes May Suggest Underlying Disorder Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 5:04AMKineMed, Inc., and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., announced that researchers have discovered a key difference in bile acid metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes which may suggest a newly identified underlying disorder. It has long been known that bile acids help the body absorb fat and cholesterol.
- Ipsen: Roche Moves Investigational Diabetes Drug, Taspoglutide, into Phase III Clinical Trials Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 1:51AMRegulatory News:
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- Ipsen: Roche Moves Investigational Diabetes Drug, Taspoglutide, into Phase III Clinical Trials Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 1:30AM PARIS & BASEL, Switzerland----Regulatory News:
- New study calls for prompt insulin treatment on failure of diet, exercise & oral diabetes medications Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 12:48AMResults from a new study presented at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 68th Annual Scientific Sessions reinforce the importance of promptly initiating insulin treatment when patients with type 2 diabetes are unable to achieve recommended glycemic targets with diet, exercise and oral diabetes medications alone.
- After One Year, Type 2 Diabetes Patients Taking Exenatide Once Weekly Sustained Improvements in Glycemic Control and ... Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 10:19PMSAN FRANCISCO , June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLN ), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY ), and Alkermes, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKS ) today announced results from a 52-week open-label clinical study that showed the durable efficacy of exenatide once weekly, a long-acting release formulation of exenatide.
- New Discovery of Key Difference in Bile Acid Metabolism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes May Suggest Underlying Disorder Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 9:15AM KineMed, Inc., and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., announced that researchers have discovered a key difference in bile acid metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes which may suggest a newly identified underlying disorder.
- A New Analysis Released at ADA: Lower Risk of Symptomatic Hypoglycemia with JANUVIA(TM) (sitagliptin) Compared to ... Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 8:00AM SAN FRANCISCO----A new analysis presented at the American Diabetes Association 68th Annual Scientific Sessions showed treatment with JANUVIA™ , Merck & Co., Inc.'s diabetes medicine, was associated with a 93 percent lower risk of having a confirmed symptomatic hypoglycemic event on a given day compared to treatment with glipizide, a sulfonylurea.
- Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Reports Additional Positive Data from Phase I/II Clinical Trial with TRIOLEX(TM) ... Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 7:00AM SAN DIEGO----Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced additional positive interim data from its on-going Phase I/II clinical trial with its investigational oral drug candidate TRIOLEX , supporting the potential benefit of a novel anti-inflammatory approach to improving insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Arisaph Pharmaceuticals Announces at the ADA that Its Potent DPP 4 Inhibitor (ARI-2243) Possesses an Additional ... Sunday, June 8, 2008 @ 3:00PM Arisaph Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held drug discovery biopharmaceutical company, announced today at the 68th session of the American Diabetes Association meeting in San Francisco, CA that its potent DPP-4 inhibitor, ARI-2243, possesses an additional beneficial mechanism that contributes to superior glucose control.
- Heartburn drug "cured" her warts Sunday, June 8, 2008 @ 3:24AMQ: We gave our 6-year-old daughter a heartburn medicine, cimetidine, for her warts. It's amazing! She had up to 40 warts, and they were...
- Foods that change your mood Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 11:40PMHave you ever experienced a day when in the morning you felt great, but after lunch, you felt down and tired? What if we told you that eating certain foods could improve your mood, provide uplifting energy and make you feel like a fresh daisy?
- San Francisco Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 5:20PMSAN FRANCISCO , June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Results from a new study presented at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 68th Annual Scientific Sessions reinforce the importance of promptly initiating insulin treatment when patients with type 2 diabetes are unable to achieve recommended glycemic targets with diet, exercise and oral diabetes medications alone.
- San Francisco Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 5:20PMSAN FRANCISCO , June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLN ) and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY ) today announced additional results from a study of patients with type 2 diabetes who were unable to achieve glycemic control through diet and exercise alone and were treated with either monotherapy (stand-alone) BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection taken twice daily or ...
- The x-Factor Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 4:52PMSyndrome X is not a disease per se but a combination of risk factors leading to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- The x-Factor Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 4:52PMSyndrome X is not a disease per se but a combination of risk factors leading to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
