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AACE - New Diabetes Guidelines Based on Tailored Approach

Posted: Sunday, May 12, 2013

AACE calls for a new guideline based on a tailored approach to treating type 2 diabetes while maintaining the use of an algorithm-based model.

AACE: Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD -- Diabetes Prevention Supports More Aggressive and Earlier Intervention

Posted: Sunday, May 12, 2013

Dr. DeFronzo presented the "Diabetes Update - 2013," focusing on preventing diabetes.

Diabetes Increases Stroke Risk 12 Fold, for Those under 65

Posted: Saturday, May 11, 2013

Patients with diabetes remain at greatly increased risk for ischemic stroke at all ages, but especially in the under-65 age group.

AACE – New Test Efficiently Detects Diabetic Neuropathy

Posted: Saturday, May 11, 2013

A recent FDA-approved device is proving to be a promising method for detecting neuropathy in patients with diabetes.

Screening Finds Retinopathy Early in Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013

A screening program for diabetic retinopathy diminished the likelihood of eye disease in patients with diabetes.

Discovery Raises Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Reversal

Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013

A two-step process consisting of one drug to induce immune tolerance and another to promote islet regeneration could be key to type 1 diabetes reversal.

Report Finds Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly

Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013

More Americans are meeting diabetes care goals, but nearly half still aren't achieving major targets for controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.

Intermittent Fasting May Improve Diabetes and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Posted: Monday, May 06, 2013

Fasting diets may help those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, alongside established weight loss claims.

More Studies Show Nuts Are a Healthy Choice

Posted: Monday, May 06, 2013

People can safely add a few nuts to their diet -- or replace other foods with the high-unsaturated fat, high-fiber snacks -- without gaining weight.

AACE Releases New Comprehensive Diabetes Management Algorithm

Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) announced the publication of its new comprehensive diabetes management algorithm created to guide primary care physicians, endocrinologists and other health care professionals in the treatment of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.