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Cardiovascular Disease Decreasing Among Adults with Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Two CDC studies say adults with diabetes report they are doing better at the vital job of monitoring their blood sugar, and fewer say they’ve developed cardiovascular disease.

Unique Idea: Have Government Subsidize Fruits and Vegetables Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

Doctors tell lawmakers to subsidize salads, vegetables and fruit, not fat don't exercise is going to cost them and the taxpayers, plus they will lose years from their lifespan.

Obesity Associated With Migraines Headaches Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

Among individuals with migraines, very frequent headaches occurred in 6.5% of individuals with normal weight and increased to 10.4% of the morbidly obese.

New Drug Has Potential to Decrease Diabetic Gastroparesis Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

This may be the first product to directly treat gastroparesis by restoring gastrointestinal nitric oxide synthase, thereby increasing stomach motility and improving blood glucose control.

Rare Diabetes Foot Complication Becoming More Common Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

As diabetes rates soar, doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say they're noticing more patients developing a rare and dangerous diabetic foot complication. Few patients or their diabetes care providers know of the complication, or its warnings signs.

Glycemic Control Reduces Risk of Strokes and Heart Attacks Dramatically Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

A retrospective analysis of 69,418 patients with diabetes showed that elevated A1C levels were statistically significantly associated with higher risk of macrovascular events.

Less Antibiotic Prescribing for Colds, Sore Throats, and Ear Infections Needed Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

Because people with diabetes are more susceptible to colds, sore throats and ear infections, they usually get prescribed more antibiotics which, are not justified to reduce the risk of complications. But they do substantially cut the risk of pneumonia after chest infection, particularly in elderly people.

New System For Reporting Blood Glucose Finalized, A1c Eliminated for Patients Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

Finally released, a new equation and a new system for reporting blood sugar results. New system should have a greater impact on patients understanding what an A1c is. The new number will be reported as ADAG (A1C derived average glucose) in mg/dl. or in mmol/lo dependent on the country.

Aspirin Less Effective for Women for MI Prevention Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Aspirin does not prevent heart attack for women to the same extent that it does for men, researchers affirmed.

Reducing Glucose Can Extend Life by 25% Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Life can be sweeter if you cut out the sugar, say German researchers.

 

 

 

 

 

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