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Stinky Diabetes Drug May Result in Poor Adherence Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

An immediate-release form of the antidiabetic agent metformin has a dead fish odor that may cause patients to stop taking the drug, clinicians warned.

Unhealthy Foods Become Less Popular with Increasing Costs -- JAMA Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

Adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a new report.

Ninety-two Percent of Pre-Diabetes Patients Are Unaware of their Status Posted: Sunday, March 14, 2010

Most people are not aware whether they are pre-diabetic and most who know they are, are not doing anything about it, say U.S. health officials. And from the ARIC study, those with prediabetes are found to be at risk for cardiovascular disease with an A1c above 5%.

Increasing Vitamin D Can Reduce Type 2 Diabetes by 55 Percent Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

People who get plenty of vitamin D can cut their chance of developing Type 2 diabetes by 55 percent, according to the review of over 100,000 people in 28 studies.

TZD Patients Are 50% More Likely to Develop Bone Fractures Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

A Henry Ford Hospital study finds women with Type 2 diabetes who take a commonly prescribed class of medications called TZD's to treat insulin resistance may be at a higher risk for developing bone fractures within 1 year of taking the medication.

Stress Affects Brain Function in Older People with Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, UK, stress increases the risk of memory loss and cognitive decline in older people with Type 2 diabetes.

New Gestational Diabetes Guidelines Find More Women at Risk Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

New blood sugar measurements used to determine gestational diabetes will mean that lower levels may pose risks for mother and baby.

Birthplace Weighs Heavily on Immigrant Weight and Risk for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Where a US immigrant was born could play a significant role in how many pounds they pack on after arriving in America, according to a new study.

Diabetes and the Risk of Dementia Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia and the risk is stronger when diabetes occurs at mid-life than in late life according to university researchers in Sweden.

Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Stroke Risk Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Drinking just one cup of coffee a day -- either regular or decaffeinated -- was associated with a 30% reduced risk of stroke, a large, prospective study showed.

 

 

 

 

 

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