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High Aspirin Dosage May Curb Heart Attack Risk in Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2011

New research from scientists in Canada has revealed that taking aspirin every day could offer benefits for those managing their diabetes.

Flavonoid in Strawberries May Limit Diabetes Complications

Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011

Researchers have shown that fisetin, a type of flavonoid found in strawberries and to a lesser extent in other foods, reduces neurologic complications and kidney damage in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes.

HbA1C Test Poorly Predictive in Dialysis Patients

Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Conventional glucose control monitoring methods may not be as meaningful in diabetes patients with end-stage renal disease, researchers found. Patients on dialysis will normally show a lower A1c than they actually have, giving patients and physicians a false sense of security.

Young Diabetes Patients Using Oral Antidiabetics and Insulin at Higher Risk of Depression

Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

The risk of depression among patients with diabetes varies depending on age and type of diabetes according to new research.

Combining Paxil and Pravachol Can Raise Blood Sugar

Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

Combining two drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and lower cholesterol can raise blood sugar to potentially harmful levels, according to a study released this week that was based partly on a search of computerized patient records at Boston-area hospitals.

Low-Dose Aspirin Helps Heart Only in Some Diabetes Patients

Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011

Low-dose aspirin is predominantly of value in reducing atherosclerotic events in patients with less advanced diabetes.

Naltrexone/Bupropion Combo Increases Women's Weight Loss

Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Two phase 3 studies have found that a combination of naltrexone SR/bupropion SR can produce significant weight loss in overweight and obese women, regardless of menopausal status.

Diabetes Up in U.S. Cats and Dogs

Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011

Diabetes diagnoses are rising at an even faster rate among dogs and cats than their human companions, according to a national analysis of pet health.

Safflower Can Improve Glycemia, Inflammation and Lipids

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011

Supplementation with 8 g safflower (SAF) oil daily improved glycemia, inflammation, and blood lipids in obese, postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes.

Carb Counting vs. Glycemic Load to Determine Insulin Bolus?

Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011

How many carbs you eat might be less important for your blood sugar than your food's glycemic load.