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Tight Blood Pressure Control Not Supported in Patients with Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010

Current blood pressure (BP) guidelines for individuals with diabetes (systolic BP [SBP] <130 mm Hg) based on the notion that lower is better were not supported by results of the International Verapamil SR-Trandolapril (INVEST) study.

Helping Patients Track their "Kidney Number" Could Save Lives Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

It's a silent epidemic that affects millions of Americans. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a life-threatening illness that can often be treated successfully if found early, and can be detected at an early stage using simple, inexpensive blood and urine tests. According to DNA physicians, tracking your "kidney number" is just as important as controlling cholesterol.

Early Treatment Doubles Chance of Success for People with Diabetes Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Results from the first study that compares failure rates of Metformin in real-world setting are out.

Postprandial Hyperglycemia and Increased Cardiovascular Risk Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Hyperglycemia is a major risk factor for both the microvascular and macrovascular complications in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This review summarizes the cardiovascular results of large outcomes trials in diabetes and presents new evidence on the role of hyperglycemia, with particular emphasis on postprandial hyperglycemia, in adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

The White House Blog: Voices of Reform Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010

There’s no issue that touches people more directly than health care, so there’s good reason for people to want as much reassurance as they can get before the country goes ahead with reform. That’s why those who work in our health care system day in and day out have a unique role in weighing in on the merits of any reform effort. In an unprecedented show of diverse, even sweeping support, a virtual army of organizations came out in support of the President’s health reform proposal this morning as Congress prepares to make its final decisions.

Special Newsflash: Exenatide Once Weekly -- FDA Update Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Amylin, Lilly and Alkermes received a Complete Response Letter from FDA for Exenatide Once Weekly. New drug to be called BYDUREON (exenatide for extended-release injectable suspension). In the complete response letter there are no requests for new pre-clinical or clinical trials. Requests raised in the letter primarily relate to the finalization of the product labeling with accompanying Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) and clarification of existing manufacturing processes.

A1c's Over Five Percent Increase Risk for Stroke Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), even at levels considered in the "normal" range, emerged as an independently significant predictor of heart-disease events, stroke, and death over more than a decade in an analysis from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. The risks of incident diabetes, coronary heart disease events, and death were significantly increased for all HbA1c values higher than the reference range of 5.0% to <5.5%.

Stinky Diabetes Drug May Result in Poor Adherence Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

An immediate-release form of the antidiabetic agent metformin has a dead fish odor that may cause patients to stop taking the drug, clinicians warned.

New Gestational Diabetes Guidelines Find More Women at Risk Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

New blood sugar measurements used to determine gestational diabetes will mean that lower levels may pose risks for mother and baby.

Birthplace Weighs Heavily on Immigrant Weight and Risk for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Where a US immigrant was born could play a significant role in how many pounds they pack on after arriving in America, according to a new study.

 

 

 

 

 

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