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Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza®

Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® (liraglutide) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Tuberculosis and Diabetes Linked

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Clinicians caring for tuberculosis patients should screen routinely for diabetes, as the presence of diabetes could complicate the treatment of tuberculosis.

Most Americans Overweight and One-Third Are Obese: NHANES

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Two new studies last week draw attention to the alarming number of individuals in the US considered overweight or obese [1,2]. Based on the latest surveys, more than two-thirds of US adults are overweight or obese, one-third are considered obese, and more than 10% of children and adolescents are also considered too heavy for their age.

Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Poor Control

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

The association between a higher level of hypoglycemic-related fear and parental emotional distress and poorer glycemic control in the child emphasizes the need for programs to support and guide parents.

Diabetes Triples Risk of Dementia in Older People

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

A new study claims that some older people with mild memory-loss are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

Economic Burden of Diabetes Tops $218B and Going Higher

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Medical costs and reduced work productivity associated with diabetes cost the U.S. $218 billion in 2007, researchers said.

Mild Cognitive Impairment with Diabetes Increases Risk of Progression to Dementia

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Researchers found that older people with memory loss are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

Another Study Showing Glucose Monitoring Has Little Benefit for Non-Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Contrary to the widely-held belief, there is no proof that non-insulin-dependent patients with Type 2 diabetes benefit from glucose self-monitoring. This is the conclusion of the final report of the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).

Metformin Safe for Patients with Advanced Heart Failure and Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

A new study has shown that metformin, is safe for use in treating patients who have both diabetes and advanced heart failure.

Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk Link

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

One in six people with elevated blood sugars face a greater danger of developing cancer. The findings are based on research that found an association between high blood glucose and an increased risk of certain types of cancer over an average of 10 years of follow-up.