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Type 2 Diabetes Complications Exact Heavy Tolls Posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Nearly a third of the estimated 18 million Americans with type 2 diabetes have chronic kidney disease, and about 20% have diabetic eye disease and foot problems, a surveillance report shows.

Fish Pollutants Linked to Diabetes Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

A new study linking pollutants found in fish to insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes may further turn people off fish and boost the omega-3 supplements market.

Poor Diabetes Control Boosts Heart Failure Risk Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

The highest incidence of heart failure occurred in patients with a baseline HbA1c level of more than 8%.: For every 1% increase in serum HbA1c, the risk of heart failure rose by 15%.

Coenzyme Q10 Lowers Blood Pressure Substantially Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

Coenzyme Q10 has the potential in hypertensive patients to lower systolic blood pressure by up to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by up to 10 mm Hg without significant side effects.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Explored as Cure for Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

A bariatric surgery procedure used for treating severe obesity is now being explored as a cure for type 2 diabetes mellitus in normal-weight and moderately overweight patients with diabetes.

Vildagliptin Aids Glucose Control in Diabetics Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

Vildagliptin, a new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, is a useful therapeutic option in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy.

Phone Counseling Helps Patients Improve Eating and Exercise Habits Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

"Phoning it in" works when it comes to losing weight and getting fit, according to a new systematic review. 77% effectiveness shown in studies.

Low Glycemic and High Glycemic Diets Equal In Weight Loss Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

The 12 month study, revealed that calorie-restricted diets differing substantially in glycemic load can result in comparable long-term weight loss.

Predictors of Stroke in Type 2 Diabetics Identified Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

Researchers have identified several risk factors for stroke in type 2 diabetic patients, with the two strongest being older age and a prior stroke.

Diabetes Increases Risk for Memory Problems Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

A new study suggests that diabetes is a significant risk factor for a type of memory problem that doctors call "amnestic mild cognitive impairment."

 

 

 

 

 

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