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Prevalence of Diabetes Rose 5% Annually Since 1990
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007
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CDC statistics highlight need for improved prevention efforts.
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Risk of Subsequent Hypoglycemia is Low When Diabetes Treatment is Intensified
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007
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Clinicians should not be afraid of intensifying treatment in diabetic patients with inadequately controlled glucose levels because the subsequent risk of developing hypoglycemia is quite low, a new study has shown.
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Diabetes Reduces Life Expectancy by 8 Years
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007
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Before heart disease even develops among patients with heart disease, the effects on life expectancy have already begun, found researchers.
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Pramlintide Curbs Fast Food Consumption and Binge Eating
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007
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The synthetic form of a hormone previously found to produce a feeling of fullness when eating and reduce body weight, also may help curb binge eating and the desire to eat high-fat foods and sweets.
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Drug Prevents Diabetes and Heart Disease
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007
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An experimental drug prevented mice from developing diabetes and heart disease and might one day be used to stave off the diseases in humans, U.S. researchers said last week.
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New Study Shows Chromium Improves Diabetes and Lipid Control
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007
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Published results from a 447 subject, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study showed Diachrome, a patented combination of chromium picolinate and biotin, significantly improved glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled blood sugar levels who were being treated with oral anti-diabetic medication (OADs).
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Slow Release Topiramate Helps Diabetics Lose Weight
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007
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A controlled release formulation of topiramate is effective adjunctive therapy for weight loss in obese type 2 diabetics treated with diet and exercise alone or in combination with metformin, researchers report in the June issue of Diabetes Care.
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New Study Shows No Increased Heart Risk With Avandia
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Findings from an interim analysis of RECORD (Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiac Outcomes and Regulation of glycemia in Diabetes), shows further proof the safety of Avandia.
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Hormone Linked to Stored Fat Could Explain Atkins Diet
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2007
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In a discovery that may explain the successes of the Atkins diet, investigators have found that a single hormone may switch on the use of stored fat for fuel when all else fails.
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Saliva A Marker for Type 2 Diabetes
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Saliva may be a marker for both periodontal disease activity and hyperglycemia in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
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