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A 495% Increase in Annual Incidence of Unintentional Therapeutic Errors Involving Insulin Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Unintentional therapeutic errors involving insulin occurred primarily in adults more than 40 years old (73%) and occurred between the hours of 6-12PM.

Effects of Insulin on Brain Glucose Metabolism in Impaired Glucose Tolerance Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Insulin stimulates brain glucose metabolism at physiological postprandial levels in patients with impaired glucose tolerance but not in healthy subjects.

Nitrates in Spinach Counteract Components of Metabolic Syndrome Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Nitrates reduce oxygen consumption during physical exercise; however, they are also of potential significance to diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

A Hemoglobin A1c of Greater than 5% Can Be a Predictor of Incident Diabetes Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

The incidence of diabetes progressively and significantly increased among patients with an HbA1c greater than 5.0%.

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Memory Loss in Older People Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Older people with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at a higher risk for memory loss.

FDA Spells Out Who Can Use Rosiglitazone Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Rosiglitazone label updated to include elevated risk of cardiovascular events.

New Once Daily Insulin Degludec Reduces Hypoglycemia Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011

In Type 1 diabetes patients, insulin degludec -- an ultra-long-acting basal insulin -- controlled blood sugar levels as well as insulin glargine but with less hypoglycemia.

USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011

Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity.

Children Need More Sleep to Prevent Diabetes Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011

If your children are getting less than 9 hours of sleep per night, they need more to avoid metabolic factors that predispose them to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Diabetes Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011

When should aspirin be considered for the prevention of complications.

 

 

 

 

 

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