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Mean Blood Glucose Better Than A1c In Predicting Cardiovascular Disease Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

A group of researchers at theHull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK, compared the use of measurements of mean blood glucose (MBG) and of HbA1c to predict macrovascular complications in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Common Sense Prevails: ACCCORD Vs. ADVANCE Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Early results from the largest study ever (ADVANCE) of aggressive measures to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics has found no sign that intensive treatment increases the risk of death.

Greater Difficulty For Hispanics To Control Diabetes Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Results of an analysis of multiple studies show diabetes control is more challenging for Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites, according to researchers.

Endocrinologist Shortage Represents Significant Threat to Public Health Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

A new analysis supports what many in the healthcare field already suspect, that demand for endocrinologists in the United States far exceeds supply, and this shortfall in medical care will only get worse in the coming years.

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Fasting Glucose 20mg/dL Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

A daily glass of wine with dinner for those with type 2 diabetes lowers fasting plasma glucose (FPG), Israeli researchers report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.

61% of Patients with Diabetes Are Apathetic Towards Glycemic Control Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

The primary objective was to determine the prevalence of apathy characterized by loss of initiative and motivation in patients with diabetes.

ADA's new Guidelines for Screening, Diagnosing, and Treating Diabetes Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

ADA has issued new practice guidelines for screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions that are known or believed to improve health outcomes of patients with diabetes.

2008 ADA Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

ADA has updated its guidelines regarding medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including the use of low-carbohydrate diets to prevent diabetes, manage existing diabetes, and prevent or slow the rate of development of diabetes complications.

Vitamin A Suppresses Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

A study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown, for the first time, that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice prone to that disease.

38% Increase In Young Diabetics Hospitalized In US Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

According to a new study, there has been a significant increase in the number of young adults hospitalized with diabetes-related conditions in the United States over the last decade or so.

 

 

 

 

 

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