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FDA Approves Januvia for Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

The FDA announced the approval of Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate) Tablets, the first diabetes treatment approved in a new class of drugs known as DDP-4 inhibitors that enhances the body's own ability to lower elevated blood sugar.

Starbucks 'Decaffeinated' Coffee May Not Be Decaffeinated and Effect Glucose Control Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Averse patients who think they're getting a free ride by drinking decaf at Starbucks, for instance, should know that it may be laden with the stimulant, claims not withstanding.

Psoriasis Associated With Increased Risk For Heart Attack Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Many people with diabetes also have psoriasis, which increases their risk even more then the 3 times greater risk for heart attacks then those without diabetes.

Diabetes Drugs Could Stop Deadly Sepsis Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

A new class of diabetes drugs appears to hold promise against sepsis, a severe and often fatal reaction of the immune system to infection.

Metformin Use Increases Vitamin B12 Deficiency Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Results indicate an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency associated with current dose and duration of metformin.

Pac Man Like Enzyme Key to New Diabetes Drug Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Scientists have deciphered the structure of a "Pac Man"-like enzyme that could form the basis of new treatments for diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

Mid-Life Metabolic Syndrome Increases Heart Failure Risk at Older Age Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

The presence of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk for heart failure after 20 years.

High BMI Tied to Poor Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged Adults Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Middle-aged adults with a high body mass index (BMI) received lower scores on cognitive tests than middle-aged adults with low BMI, according to a study published in Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Dental Infection Linked to Diabetes During Pregnancy Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Nearly one out of two women with gestational diabetes also have periodontal disease.

Fasting Capillary Glucose Useful in Screening for Gestational Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Women with gestational diabetes can be accurately identified by measuring fasting capillary glucose.

 

 

 

 

 

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