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EASD: Early Initiation of Insulin Improves Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2007

Adding insulin to oral antidiabetic agents early in the course of disease can help patients achieve better glucose control, but many patients will need a combined insulin regimen, investigators reported.

Magic Pill Improves Glycemic Control and Decreases Death by 25% for Type 2's Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2007

"Imagine an inexpensive pill that could decrease the hemoglobin A1c value by 1 percentage point, reduce cardiovascular death by 25%, and substantially improve functional capacity (strength, endurance, and bone density)."

EASD: Average Blood Glucose Will Replace A1c Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2007

Because most patients do not understand what an A1c result means, the industry standard will now be to tell patients what their average blood glucose is.

Vitamin D Supplements Can Be Associated With Lower Risk of Death Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

Individuals who take vitamin D supplements appear to have a lower risk of death from any cause over an average follow-up time of six-years.

Losing Sleep Triggers Abnormal Glucose Metabolism Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

According to a new study, Even a small amount of sleep loss can cause changes in hormonal glucose regulation, with a strong effect on pancreatic islet secretion, a decrease in glucagon levels and a slight reduction in C-peptide levels.

Brisk Walking Restores Muscle Function in Diabetics Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

According to a new study in Type 2 diabetes, a moderate-intensity exercise program, such as brisk walking for 30 minutes three-to-five times a week, combined with moderate weight loss is enough to restore mitochondrial content and function to skeletal muscle.

Home Dialysis More Beneficial Than Conventional Dialysis Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

Results from a new study shows us that using home dialysis while sleeping provides better results, primarily due to the fact that using dialysis for 5-6 nights for 8 hours per night is better then using it for 3 days a week for a total of 12 hours.

Low-Carb/High-Fat or High-Carb/Low-Fat Diet Improves Weight Loss, Mood Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

Use of an LCHF or an HCLF calorie-restrictive diet is associated with significant weight loss during 8 weeks, with greater weight loss for the LCHF diet.

Triglycerides in the Diabetic Heart Explains Development of Heart Failure Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

This study strongly suggests that accumulation of myocardial triglyceride is at least a marker of early cardiac dysfunction in patients with insulin resistance.

Diabetics at Increased Risk of Hearing Loss Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2007

Diabetics have twice the risk of developing hearing loss as are nondiabetics.

 

 

 

 

 

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