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Americans Not Working Hard Enough Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Despite repeated calls over the years by public health officials for people to increase exercise and physical activity, Americans are walking and cycling only a little more now than they were a decade ago.

Structured Exercise Controls Blood Sugar Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Structured exercise programs comprising aerobics, resistance training or both helps people with Type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels, and although physical exercise advice by itself does not appear to make any difference, when combined with dietary advice it does.

Diabetic? Eat Almonds Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle disease.

FDA Approves New DPP-IV Inhibitor: Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011

A new prescription medication Tradjenta (linagliptin) has gained FDA approval for the treatment of adult Type 2 diabetes. Tradjenta will compete with two other drugs in the same family, Onglyza and Januvia.

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Diabetes Risk Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011

Lower levels of vitamin D circulating in the bloodstream are tied to a higher risk of developing diabetes.

Treating Diabetes Can Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other vascular risk factors may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people who already show signs of declining thinking skills or memory problems.

A1c of 5.8 Percent in Children a Better Diagnostic Target to Diagnose Diabetes Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Utility of A1c of 6.5% for diagnosing pre-diabetes and diabetes in obese, questioned.

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Lack Knowledge about Hypoglycemia Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

A national online survey of more than 2,530 adults living with Type 2 diabetes in the US reveals that many patients remain uneducated about the risks for hypoglycemia.

Artificial Pancreas May Improve Overnight Control of Diabetes in Adults Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

The "artificial pancreas" can improve overnight blood sugar control while keeping hypoglycemia at bay, even after a big meal and a glass of wine.

Only Long-Term Diabetes Is a "CHD Risk Equivalent" Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of major CHD events and all-cause mortality when compared with individuals without diabetes, but only early-onset diabetes appears to be an equivalent CHD risk factor.

 

 

 

 

 

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