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Using A1c to Define the Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

Using A1c instead of FPG to define MetS is feasible. It also identifies individuals with increased cardiovascular risk.

A1c Below Diabetes Levels Predicts CVD

Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

Researchers found that HbA1c values significantly predicted CVD or death, whereas FPG levels were not significant after adjustment for other risk factors. The additional usefulness of HbA1c may therefore justify the marginally higher cost of the test relative to the inexpensive FPG.

Health Care Reform Bill Summary: A Look At What's in the Bill

Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010

The bill has passed the House and is ready for President Obama's signature. Here's a brief look at what's in it.

A1c Outperforms Fasting Glucose for Diabetes Risk Prediction

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk for clinical outcomes than the commonly used measurement of fasting glucose, according to a new published study.

Diabetes Diagnosis to Soar with A1c Switch for Diagnosis

Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

European authorities are considering changing the diabetes diagnostic criteria (using the A1c test) in a move that could almost double the number of people classed as having the disease.

Diabetes Tied to Poor Impulse Control

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Patients with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes were significantly more likely to show poor impulse control in psychological testing than healthy people, researchers said. The findings could help explain why diabetic patients find it difficult to make the recommended lifestyle adjustments such as avoiding high-fat foods and maintaining daily exercise.

Childhood Obesity and Pre-Diabetes Linked with Premature Death

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Obesity, glucose intolerance, and hypertension in childhood are strongly linked with premature death from endogenous causes in young adulthood and middle age, according to the results of a new epidemiological study.

Vinegar Decreases Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Patients with Type 1

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Vinegar could be easily used as a complementary food (e.g., in a salad dressing) to reduce hyperglycemia.

HbA1c Screening in Routine Clinical Practice

Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) may be useful for diabetes screening and diagnosis in routine clinical practice, according to the results of a new study.

Another Study Showing Glucose Monitoring Has Little Benefit for Non-Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Contrary to the widely-held belief, there is no proof that non-insulin-dependent patients with Type 2 diabetes benefit from glucose self-monitoring. This is the conclusion of the final report of the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).