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In-Hospital Blood Sugar Levels Should Be Higher
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011
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New recommendations slightly higher than those of leading diabetes group.
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Short People Have Less Cancer and Diabetes
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011
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A 22-year study of abnormally short individuals suggests that growth-stunting mutations may stunt two of humanity's worst diseases, diabetes and cancer.
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Doubt Cast on New Salt Guidelines for Diabetes Patients
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011
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Researchers are challenging guidelines that urge diabetes patients to cut back on salt in their diet.
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Children at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011
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Children who develop risk factors for Type 2 diabetes before hitting puberty may also be more likely to have weak bones in adulthood.
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Medication Education Key to Adherence
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Medication compliance is a major issue for people with diabetes, and especially those with co- morbidities. Researchers say that medication education is a key factor in helping patients with diabetes better stick to their drug treatment plans.
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Study Calls for Greater Awareness of Connection between Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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The first time that many patients realize that diabetes can affect their kidneys is when they are referred to renal services.
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Fruit Salad and Diabetes Meters Don't Work
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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After handling fruits and using an alcohol swab to clean the area before testing, you can still get elevated blood sugars from your monitor.
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Effects of Metformin in Obese Insulin-resistant Children
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Metformin had modest but favorable effects on body weight, body composition, and glucose homeostasis in obese insulin-resistant children participating in a low-intensity weight-reduction program.
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Is Surgery the Best Option for Type 2 Diabetes Even If Not Obese?
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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A new clinical trial at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is among the first to test surgery specifically for Type 2 diabetes.
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A 495% Increase in Annual Incidence of Unintentional Therapeutic Errors Involving Insulin
Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011
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Unintentional therapeutic errors involving insulin occurred primarily in adults more than 40 years old (73%) and occurred between the hours of 6-12PM.
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