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Physician Resistance Hinders Diabetics Use of Cutting Edge Technology Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Diabetic patients who use newer technologies such as insulin pumps and blood glucose monitoring devices are better able to manage their disease and adhere to treatment regimens, with less daily pain, than with conventional treatments.

Test Predicts Risk for High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

The average daily risk range, a measure computed from an individual's blood sugar readings, is useful in predicting both low and high blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Gene Carries Similar Risk to Obesity Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Carrying two copies of a common variant of a particular gene doubles your chances of developing diabetes and puts you in a similar risk category to being clinically obese, according to a collaborative study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

Consequences of Fetal Exposure to Maternal Diabetes in Offspring Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Mothers who have type 2 diabetes during pregnancy can transmit risk factors to their children.

Metformin Therapy Is Effective in Nonobese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

There is now evidence-based data to support metformin use in nonobese individuals with type 2 diabetes."

TZD’s Can Increase Bone Loss in Type 2 Women Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Elderly nursing home patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have higher bone mass and lower bone turnover than those without diabetes.

Insulin Pump Therapy for Adolescents is More Effective with Proper Training Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Researchers have shown that when adolescents are checking their blood sugars 4 to 5 time a day prior to going on the pump, that more than 80% of adolescents will continue with pump therapy and improve their outcomes.

Strong Link Between Uric Acid & Hypertension in Blacks Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

A simple blood test could predict risk and that treatments to lower uric acid may be a novel way to reduce hypertension-related complications in this population.

Inhalable Insulin May Be A ‘Flop' Posted: Thursday, November 02, 2006

Inhalable insulin is unlikely to achieve the blockbuster status the industry had hoped for, according to a new report.

Weight Loss Is The Key to Diabetes Prevention Posted: Thursday, November 02, 2006

Every kilogram of weight loss resulted in 16% reduction of diabetes risk.

 

 

 

 

 

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