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Vitamin E Can Cut Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Supplements of vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Byetta Associated with Pancreatitis?

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Yet another diabetes drug has come under fire, after it was revealed that Byetta, manufactured and distributed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, could be linked to acute pancreatitis in some patients.

Is Alzheimer's A Form of Diabetes?

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Scientists report new evidence linking insulin to a disorder of the brain: when the brain prevents the hormone from acting properly, the ensuing chemical imbalance may help trigger Alzheimer's disease.

Cross-species Transplant A Step Toward Diabetes Cure For Humans

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

With an eye on curing diabetes, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have successfully transplanted embryonic pig pancreatic cells destined to produce insulin into diabetic macaque monkeys -- all without the need for risky immune suppression drugs that prevent rejection.

Chewing Gum May Help Reduce Cravings and Control Appetite

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

A research study, to be presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, found that chewing gum before an afternoon snack helped reduce hunger, diminish cravings and promote fullness among individuals who limit their overall calorie intake.

Januvia Gets New Warnings Over Fatal Skin Reactions

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Merck & Co. added warnings to its diabetes pill Januvia after some patients developed allergic conditions, including a rare, severe skin disorder.

Exubera Inhaled Insulin Is No Longer Available

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Gone is the insulin bong as Pfizer announces they have spent 2.8 billion on the marketing and development of the first inhaled insulin, but have received just 12 million in sales in 2007. This will be a great opportunity to educate those patients using Exubera.

Protein Links Obesity to Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes, but nobody knows the details of why this is the case. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden have now identified a protein that may play a role in increasing the risk.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Risk for Hearing Loss

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

A few cases have also been reported in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) taking sildenafil citrate, 20-mg tablets (Revatio, Pfizer, Inc), to improve their exercise ability.

Januvia and Metformin Lowers A1c 2.2 Points on Average

Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007

Twice-daily use of diabetes drug Januvia (sitagliptin) in combination with metformin significantly improved blood sugar control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, according to a new study.