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Cost of Diabetes Will Be $3.35 Trillion by 2020

Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012

The United States of Diabetes: New report shows half the country could have diabetes or prediabetes at a cost of $3.35 trillion by 2020.

A Handful of Pistachios Can Decrease Glycemic Response

Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011

A couple of handfuls of pistachio nuts eaten with a high-glycemic meal such as pasta can do wonders for postprandial glucose and insulin levels, especially in people with metabolic syndrome.

Research Finds That Patients with Diabetes Should Take More Vitamin B12 Daily

Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011

People who have type 2 diabetes and are taking metformin should take more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin B12.

Low Carbs for Just Two Days a Week Spurs Weight Loss

Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Adhering to a strict, low-carbohydrate diet two days per week led to greater reductions in weight and insulin levels when compared with standard daily dieting.

Fructose a Negative for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2011

Although it negates the dumping of glucose directly into the bloodstream, fructose may not be an ideal sweetener for diabetes patients.

Medicare Now Pays for Intensive Obesity Counseling

Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2011

Medicare will pick up the tab for obesity screening and intensive behavioral counseling, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced.

Drinking Alcohol Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk by 30 Percent

Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2011

Middle aged women who consume large amounts of refined carbohydrates might offset their risk of type II diabetes by drinking a moderate amount of alcohol.

Glucose Control May Not Reduce Risk of Heart Failure

Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011

For patients with type 2 diabetes, tight glycemic control does not reduce the risk of heart failure.

Family History Underused in Diabetes Prevention Efforts

Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011

Type 2 diabetes prevention programs aimed at high-risk individuals with a family history of the disease may underuse psychological and motivational strategies that emphasize genetic susceptibility.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Staves Off CV Events in High-risk Patients with Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011

New data suggests that low-dose supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may protect patients with diabetes and a history of myocardial infarction from ventricular arrhythmia-related events.