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Beta-Blocker Drugs Found To Promote Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

New UK research indicates that taking beta-blocker drugs to treat high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing diabetes by 50 percent, compared to newer drugs.

Diabetes, Not Obesity, Increases Critical Illness and Death Risk

Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

Diabetes is a strong predictor of acute organ failure and early death for obese or non-obese patients alike, eclipsing even obesity without diabetes, according to researchers.

Roche Diagnostics Announces Launch of ACCU-CHEK® Spirit Insulin Pump System

Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

New system provides more options for insulin pump users.

Ramipril of Limited Benefit in Preventing Diabetes, But………..

Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

However, ramipril may improve glucose metabolism by promoting regression to normal blood sugar levels or "normoglycemia."

No Clear Evidence for Ultra-Low Cholesterol Targets

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

There is no scientifically valid evidence to support the ultra-low LDL target of 70 milligrams/deciliter for very high-risk patients. Further, they suggest that the evidence previously cited to support an LDL goal of less than 100mg/dL for high risk patients also has major flaws.

Effect of Weight Loss on Arterial Stiffness in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

Moderate weight loss improves arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetes.

Exenatide As Effective As Insulin

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

Patients on exenatide lost weight, while insulin patients gained weight.

Antihypertensives Cut New-Onset Diabetes by a Third

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

A new analysis of the ASCOT study shows the clearest proof so far that antihypertensive treatment with an ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker limits new-onset diabetes, while treatment with a ß-blocker (atenolol), and thiazide diuretic (bendroflumethiazide) helps cause it.

Role of Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring in Medicare Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is questioning whether or not Patients with Type 2 Diabetes benefit from self-monitoring of their blood glucose and should they pay for monitor and strips.

Diabetes is Now Diagnosed in 1 in 523 Young People

Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

This places diabetes among the more common chronic illnesses of youth, the researchers report, striking 1.82 children per 1,000, compared with 1.24 per 1,000 with cancer and 120 per 1,000 with asthma.