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EASD: Fracture Risk Demands Attention in Diabetes Patients Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Because Type 2 diabetes weakens the bone in often undetectable ways, both directly and indirectly via treatment side effects, experts urged increased awareness.

EASD: Continuous Monitors May Miss Hypoglycemia Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Continuous blood glucose monitors may not accurately detect low blood sugar, researchers found.

EASD: Frequent Hypoglycemia Key in Cardiac Risk Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Patients with Type 1 diabetes who have repeated episodes of hypoglycemia appear to be at risk for early signs of atherosclerosis, researchers said.

EASD: Adding Incretin to Insulin Lowers HbA1c Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Adding exenatide to insulin glargine for patients who aren't fully controlled with insulin glargine and/or other oral agents can help to improve their blood glucose.

New First in Class Type 2 Diabetes Drug Cycloset® Launches November Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

VeroScience announced that they have entered into a distribution and license agreement granting Santarus exclusive rights to manufacture and commercialize Cycloset®, which has been approved by the FDA as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes both as mono-therapy and in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents.

AADE Stresses the Treatment of Obesity as a Means of Preventing Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The American Association of Diabetes Educators has issued a formal position statement and set of recommendations urging diabetes educators to proactively address obesity as a means of preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes, managing complications for those who already have the disease, and creating a savings for the overall health care system.

Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers.

Why Fish Oils Can Improve Diabetes Control Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.

A1c Test for Diagnosis Not Perfect: Study Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The limited sensitivity of the A1C test may result in missed or delayed diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, whereas the use of current OGTT criteria will fail to identify a high proportion of individuals with A1C >6.5%. Further studies and discussion are needed before revising guidelines for Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Intensive Glucose Lowering Therapy -- Weighing the Evidence Posted: Tuesday, September 07, 2010

A review of two intensive therapies to lower blood glucose levels in newly diagnosed Type 2 patients.

 

 

 

 

 

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