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High Nonfasting Triglyceride Levels Associated With Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events Posted: Friday, August 03, 2007

Results from two studies indicate that elevated nonfasting triglyceride levels are associated with cardiovascular events such as a heart attack, with one study finding that triglyceride levels measured after fasting does not show this association.

Concurrent Counseling With Dietitian, Physician Is Effective in Achieving Weight Loss Posted: Friday, August 03, 2007

Concurrent counseling with a dietitian and a physician in an outpatient setting is effective in achieving and maintaining weight loss, according to a new study.

Healthy Lifestyle in Middle Age Reduces Mortality and CVD Later in Life Posted: Friday, August 03, 2007

Adoption of 4 healthy lifestyle habits in middle age is associated with a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality and 35% reduction in CVD events within 4 years.

Corneal Sensitivity Is Linked to Diabetic Neuropathy Posted: Friday, August 03, 2007

Results of a new study suggest that corneal sensitivity is reduced in diabetic patients, and is related to the severity of neuropathy.

Pumpkin Extract Can Improve Blood Glucose Levels for Diabetics Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Results from a new study shows that an extract from pumpkin (Cucurbita ficifolia) may improve blood glucose levels in diabetics, exert antioxidant effects and prevent the progressive destruction of pancreatic betacells.

Higher Cancer Prevalence Seen Among Diabetics Taking Thiazolidinediones Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Patients with diabetes, especially women, who take thiazolidinediones (TZDs) may have a 59% increased risk of developing cancer, according to a new report.

Superiority Not Proven for Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogues Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

There is currently no evidence available of a superiority of rapid-acting insulin analogues over human insulin in the treatment of adult patients with diabetes mellitus type 1.

Half of Diabetic Patients Not Reaching HbA1c Target Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Despite significant gains in disease control over the last 6 years, nearly half of patients with diabetes failed to reach national treatment goals in 2006.

Less Insulin In the Brain Key to a Long Life Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing the action of insulin in the brain, researchers reported.

Flavonoids in Orange Juice Make It a Healthy Drink for Diabetics Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Orange juice, despite its high caloric load of sugars, appears to be a healthy food for diabetics due to its mother lode of flavonoids, a study by endocrinologists.

 

 

 

 

 

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