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Structured Exercise Controls Blood Sugar

Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Structured exercise programs comprising aerobics, resistance training or both helps people with Type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels, and although physical exercise advice by itself does not appear to make any difference, when combined with dietary advice it does.

Diabetic? Eat Almonds

Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle disease.

FDA Approves New DPP-IV Inhibitor: Tradjenta (Linagliptin)

Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011

A new prescription medication Tradjenta (linagliptin) has gained FDA approval for the treatment of adult Type 2 diabetes. Tradjenta will compete with two other drugs in the same family, Onglyza and Januvia.

Diet Reverses Kidney Failure in Experimental Model

Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

A controlled diet high in fat and low in carbohydrate can repair kidney damage in diabetic mice.

ProtoKinetix Forms Joint Venture Partnership to Launch a Dermatitis Therapeutic Product for the Skin Care Industry

Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Upon completion of this formulation, the Joint Venture will be able to offer a topical preparation to specifically address skin conditions caused by inflammation. Conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema are often treated with applications of corticosteroids or immune modulators, both of which carry inherent, long term health risks.

“This Joint Venture supports ProtoKinetix’ pursuit of AAGP™ products for markets looking for safe and effective solutions to diseases and conditions caused by chronic inflammation and immune response deficiencies”.

New Guidelines on Best Treatments for Diabetic Nerve Pain

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline on the most effective treatments for diabetic nerve pain.

Testosterone Deficiencies Can Increase Death in Men with Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Allowing low testosterone levels to go untreated may sharply increase the risk of early death among men with Type 2 diabetes.

Some Diabetes Drugs Are Better than Others According to New Study

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

New research suggests that several commonly prescribed drugs for Type 2 diabetes may not be as effective at preventing death and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and stroke, as the oral anti-diabetic drug, metformin.

Structured Diabetes Management Can Significantly Improve Overall Glycemic Control and Reduce A1c

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

An innovative diabetes management concept including structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), data visualization, pattern analysis and derived therapy adjustments can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control and enhance patients' quality of life.

AACE Releases New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Developing a Diabetes Comprehensive Care Plan

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

The new guidelines recognize the need for individual treatment plans and define personalized goals based on duration of diabetes, comorbidities, life expectancy, and the ability to provide treatment safely.