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Metformin Safe for Patients with Advanced Heart Failure and Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

A new study has shown that metformin, is safe for use in treating patients who have both diabetes and advanced heart failure.

Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk Link

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

One in six people with elevated blood sugars face a greater danger of developing cancer. The findings are based on research that found an association between high blood glucose and an increased risk of certain types of cancer over an average of 10 years of follow-up.

Diabetes Lowers Protective Effects of HDL

Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as "good" cholesterol, isn't as protective for people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Type 2 Diabetes and Major Depression Increase Risk for Significant CVD

Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Adults with Type 2 diabetes who have major depression face a greater risk for life-altering microvascular and macrovascular complications regardless of their self-care habits or the degree to which their disease is controlled, according to a study.

Low Income Diabetes Patients Dying at Higher Rates than Wealthy

Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Despite the drop in fatalities from diabetes over the past decade, patients with lower incomes appear to be dying at a much higher rate than wealthy ones, a new study shows.

Medicine Wheel Helps Natives Cope with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

South Dakota State University research showed an intervention strategy based on the Native American spiritual concept of the Medicine Wheel brought positive changes for diabetics.

Weight Loss Alleviates Sleep Apnea in Obese Men

Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Dramatic weight loss proves to be an effective method for improving moderate-to-severe sleep apnea in obese men, with the greatest benefits seen in men with severe sleep apnea, according to a study.

People with Diabetes Gain Victory

Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

With the passing of the new healthcare reform bill, prior existing conditions such as diabetes will not prevent people from getting coverage.

More than 90% of People with Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

An overwhelming majority of people who have periodontal (gum) disease are also at high risk for diabetes and should be screened for diabetes, a New York University nursing-dental research team has found.

High Testosterone in Women Linked with Insulin Resistance and CVD

Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

In postmenopausal women, high testosterone levels increase the risk for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and coronary heart disease, a new study shows.