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Computerized Insulin Infusion Works in ICU Patients

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A computer-aided insulin infusion protocol maintains glucose control in the ICU as effectively as a strict glycemic control protocol, and both of these methods are more effective than conventional treatment, researchers report.

Should Aspirin Be Routine for Type 2’s?

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The widespread recommendation for the routine use of low-dose aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular events for all patients with Type 2 diabetes should be revisited, experts said at the European Society of Cardiology 2009 Congress.

New Diet Pill from Two Old Drugs

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Patients taking a novel diet drug that combines the stimulant phentermine with the anticonvulsant, topiramate lost an average of 37 pounds over a year with significant improvement in a number of cardiovascular risk factors.

Blueberry Juice Fights Fat and Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Juice extracted from North American lowbush blueberries, biotransformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit, holds great promise as an anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agent, showing a reduction in blood glucose by 35%.

Diabetes Vaccine Diamyd® Shows Reduction or Halting Destruction of Beta-Cells 4 Years Later

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Diamyd Medical announced last week that the company's 4-year follow-up of Type 1 diabetes patients included in the company's Phase II study shows a clear positive trend.

New Molecule Combats Diabetes and Obesity by Increasing GLP-1

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

We now have drugs that can replace the GLP-1 hormone and we have drugs that can reduce the destruction of GLP-1. Now we may have a drug that increases the production of GLP-1.

Insulin-Producing Cells Made from Adult Skin Cells

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Using skin cells from people with Type 1 diabetes, researchers were able to produce cells that made insulin in response to changing blood sugar levels.

Mediterranean Diet Delays Need for Drugs in Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

The Mediterranean diet, long touted as a healthy eating plan, may help people with Type 2 diabetes stay off blood sugar-lowering medications, as well as help them lose weight and lower cardiovascular risk factors.

Insulin as First Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: Study

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Insulin can be safely and effectively used as a first-line treatment, in combination with metformin, in patients with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, with high rates of patient satisfaction and compliance, results of a study indicate.

Patch 'Shots' to Replace Injections

Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

A skin patch lined with "microneedles" may someday offer a painless alternative to hypodermic needles, according to scientists working on the concept.