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Lifestyle, Not Genetics, Most Responsible for Insulin Resistance in Identical Twins

Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008

A unique study performed on identical twins suggests that lifestyle choices, not genetics, plays the biggest role in the development of insulin resistance.

Diabetes Linked to Hearing Loss

Posted: Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Adults with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing hearing impairment, according to a recent study. It's suggested by the study that diabetics are nearly twice as likely to suffer hearing loss compared to non-diabetics.

Hunger Hormone Linked to Stress and Depression

Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008

Stress and depression might cause an increase of the "hunger hormone," leading to overeating and subsequent weight gain. This finding could scientifically explain the common phenomena of eating to feel better, and the unhealthy weight gain that follows.

Sweetened Beverages Not Linked to Childhood Weight Gain

Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008

There is little or no connection between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and childhood obesity. A recent study indicates that these beverages are not the cause of increased weight gain in children and teenagers.

Two Genes Connected to Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008

The location on a chromosome of two specific genes has been shown to play a major role in the development of autoimmune diseases. This discovery could help develop future treatments and therapies for autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes.

Medicine Might Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted: Friday, June 13, 2008

Diabetics who take the drug rosiglitazone may significantly decrease the chance of visual impairments and blindness. This drug appears to fend off the common and troubling condition known as diabetic retinopathy.

Fat Gene Variants In Mexican Americans Linked to Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Americans of Mexican decent who possess fat gene variants closely connected to obesity, are at higher risks for certain conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Monotherapy BYETTA(R) (Exenatide) As Stand Alone Therapy

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Submitted to FDA for Stand-Alone Therapy in Q1 2008, studies show that exenatide can lower A1c 0.7 to 0.9 points as a monotherapy.

Type 2 Patients Taking Exenatide Once Weekly Improved Glycemic Control, Weight, and Lipid Profiles

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Amylin, Eli Lilly and Alkermes announced results from the DURATION-1 trial, a 30-week study that compared the efficacy of exenatide once weekly, a long-acting release formulation of exenatide, to BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection.

World's largest Trial of Intensive Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Shows Reduced Risk of Complications by 21%: ADVANCE Study

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

The world's largest diabetes trial has shown intensive blood glucose can reduce the risk of kidney disease by 21% with no evidence of any increased risk of death when blood glucose was intensively controlled.