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EASD: AFRESA® Phase 3 Data Show Sustained Glycemic Control, Normal Lung Function in Patients over Four Years of Treatment Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Long-term study in adults with Type 2 diabetes presented at the 45th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

Three Inexpensive Drugs Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Risks by 80% Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

People who are at high risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke can reduce their risk by up to 80 percent if they take a combination of three inexpensive drugs, according to a new study.

Healthy Lifestye Factors Can Reduce Deadly Chronic Diseases by 80% Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Four healthy lifestyle factors -- never smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and following a healthy diet -- together appear to be associated with as much as an 80 percent reduction in the risk of developing the most common and deadly chronic diseases, according to a report in Archives of Internal Medicine.

EASD: New First in Class Drug Effective in Phase III Trial Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

An investigational drug targeting an insulin-independent pathway in Type 2 diabetes produced early and substantial reductions in blood glucose and body weight in a phase III study.

Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Women with Type 2 diabetes have a 26 percent increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a potentially life-threatening irregular heartbeat, new findings suggest. The reason behind the gender difference isn't clear, researchers say.

EASD: Link Between Severe Mental Illness, CVD, Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

European organizations are calling for improved care and screening for CVD and diabetes in those with mental illnesses.

FDA Issues Caution for Januvia and Janumet for Acute Pancreatitis Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

U.S. health officials said on Friday they suspect Merck & Co., Inc.'s blockbuster diabetes drug Januvia may be linked to serious cases of inflamed pancreas, but company officials disputed the connection.

MRI Shows Brain Atrophy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Patients with Type 2 diabetes have more pronounced brain atrophy and are more likely to have cerebral infarcts, a new published study suggests.

Using an Antiseptic Mouth Rinse May Improve Blood Glucose Control Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The results of a new clinical study demonstrate that the plaque and gingivitis germ-killing action of Listerine® Antiseptic significantly reduces the amount of germs that travel from the mouth to the bloodstream in people with mild to moderate gingivitis, which can affect diabetes and CVD.

Treating Mild Gestational Diabetes Reduces Serious Birthing Problems Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes resulted in fewer cesarean sections and other serious birthing problems associated with larger than average babies, according to a recent study.

 

 

 

 

 

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