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Brain Insulin Plays Critical Role in the Development of Diabetes and Obesity
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011
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Researchers have discovered a novel function of brain insulin, indicating that impaired brain insulin action may be the cause of the unrestrained lipolysis that initiates and worsens Type 2 diabetes.
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Children at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011
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Children who develop risk factors for Type 2 diabetes before hitting puberty may also be more likely to have weak bones in adulthood.
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Effects of Metformin in Obese Insulin-resistant Children
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Metformin had modest but favorable effects on body weight, body composition, and glucose homeostasis in obese insulin-resistant children participating in a low-intensity weight-reduction program.
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Is Surgery the Best Option for Type 2 Diabetes Even If Not Obese?
Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011
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A new clinical trial at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is among the first to test surgery specifically for Type 2 diabetes.
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Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Memory Loss in Older People
Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011
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Older people with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at a higher risk for memory loss.
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Children Need More Sleep to Prevent Diabetes
Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011
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If your children are getting less than 9 hours of sleep per night, they need more to avoid metabolic factors that predispose them to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Diabetes
Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011
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When should aspirin be considered for the prevention of complications.
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Insulin Detemir Combo with Sitagliptin and Metformin Efficacy & Safety
Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011
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Detemir plus sitagliptin more effective than sitagliptin with metformin with or without a sulfonylurea.
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A Systematic Review of Newer Drugs for Glucose Control
Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued an updated Guideline for newer drugs for the management of all aspects of Type 2 diabetes. The guidelines review the newer agents from four classes with a cost analysis.
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Diabetes Care Will Cost $336B by 2034
Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2011
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More than 44 million Americans will have diabetes within 25 years under current trends, and the annual cost of caring for them will triple to $336 billion in constant 2007 dollars.
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