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Adults With Conditions that Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk Have High Blood Pressure

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Nearly three-fourths of American adults with conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or others that raise their risk for cardiovascular complications also have hypertension (high blood pressure).

Depression Treatment Reduces Mortality by Half in Older Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Older depressed patients with diabetes who receive additional intervention for their depression are half as likely to die within 5 years as similar patients who not provided this intervention.

An A1c of 15% Does Not Necessarily Mean Poor Diabetes Control

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

If the person is African American, or comes from the Mediterranean, or Southeast Asian Heritage, he/she may have a hemoglobinopathy. Make sure you are using the right kind of A1c test.

Low "Good" Cholesterol and Diabetes Shown to Slow Stroke Recovery

Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007

Stroke victims with diabetes and low HDL have new obstacles to overcome in their attempt to regain full cognitive function and dexterity.

Diabetics Prone To Unsafe Driving Choices

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Drivers with diabetes who have trouble telling when their blood sugar is low may get behind the wheel when they shouldn't, a small study suggests.

Any Level of Albuminuria Signals Increased Cardiovascular Risk

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Albuminuria, even in low levels within the "normal" range, is an independent predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, a new analysis of the PEACE trial shows.

High BP With Enlarged Heart Raises Diabetes Risk

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

People who suffer from high blood pressure who are also found to have an abnormal enlargement of the heart's main pumping chamber -- the left ventricle -- are at an increased risk of developing diabetes, results of a study indicate.

ADA To Change Thinking On Low Carb Diets?

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Might it be a reality that the ADA might reduce its recommendations of getting most of our calories from carbohydrates? Could it be that they finally recognized that taking more medications rather then reducing the carbohydrates may not be the best treatment for patients with diabetes?

Study Projects 60 Percent Increase In ESRD Population By 2020

Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007

Although estimates have been adjusted downward in light of the most recent data, researchers still predict sharp increases in the U.S. incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the years ahead, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition.

Prostate Cancer Therapy Increases Diabetes Risk

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

New research results suggest that a hormone therapy, commonly used to treat prostate cancer, called androgen-deprivation therapy may increase the risk of diabetes, particularly in obese men and patients should be made aware of this.