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New Diabetes Research Gives Hope for Type 2s

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

Clinical trials overseen by the University of Miami's Diabetes Research Center show dramatic results in treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Stem cells developed into pancreatic cells and...

Americans Fear Being Diagnosed with Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

More than half of Americans fear developing diabetes, but many continue the unhealthy behaviors that boost their odds of getting the blood sugar disease, a new survey shows.

Islet Function in Diabetes Improved by Stem Cell Infusion and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

The combination therapy can decrease Type 2 diabetes morbidity and mortality…

How Coffee Consumption Improves Glucose Tolerance

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

In prospective cohort studies, higher coffee consumption has been associated with a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. Associations have been similar for caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee suggesting that coffee components other than caffeine have beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis...

Insulin Glargine: Eight Years Later

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

Insulin Glargine has become the most widely used insulin in the USA owing to its long duration of action without a pronounced peak. This introduction of a new form of insulin has made a dramatic effect on the ability of people to control their blood sugars. But is it being used properly? Should it be given once or twice a day?

Diabetes Ups Aspirin Resistance- More May Be Needed

Posted: Thursday, April 05, 2007

Aspirin resistance is more common among diabetics patients than nondiabetics, potentially requiring higher doses then Low-Dose asprin for adequate protection against a heart attack, researchers said.
Resistance to low-dose aspirin recommended for cardioprotection was found among 13% to 37% of patients with diabetes but only 3% to 14% of nondiabetic patients with a history of coronary artery disease.

Lipitor® Tablets Has Been Approved for New Indications

Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007

The FDA has approved Lipitor® to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attacks, fatal and non-fatal strokes, certain types of heart surgery, hospitalization for heart failure, and chest pain; in patients with heart disease.

Risks OF Tight Glucose Control In ICU Outweigh Benefits

Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007

Intensive care physicians need to "think hard and long" about aiming for tight glycemic control. "We need to be very conservative about starting insulin regimens the minute someone comes into the ICU."

Common Pain Relievers Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Men

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

Men who regularly take commonly available and widely used pain relievers may have an increased risk of high blood pressure of 48% compared with those who do not use these medications.

Barriers to Medication Adherence America's Other Drug Problem

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

Patient adherence to medical therapy has been called the next frontier in quality improvement. The need to focus on this issue is due to abundant evidence suggesting that adherence to chronic pharmacologic therapy is poor, leading to worsening disease severity and increased cost.