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Ghrelin Involved in Development of Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and glucose and the development of diabetes.

Georgia to Pay Diabetes Doctors for Performance

Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Georgia will provide bonuses to doctors who care for state employees with diabetes, and improve their outcomes.

Grapefruit Juice Drug Interaction Culprit Identified

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Those dangerous interactions when grapefruit juice is mixed with some drugs are apparently triggered by members of a family of plant toxins called furanocoumarins. Watch for the new Grapefruit juice to hit the supermarket shelves soon.

Comparison of Breakfast and Bedtime Insulin Glargine in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

Once-daily dose of insulin glargine at breakfast in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes on intensive therapy is more efficacious than bedtime administration.

Once Daily ER Metformin Safe and Effective in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006

One daily dose of a new extended-release formulation of metformin is as safe and effective in treating type 2 diabetes as a conventional twice-a-day dose of immediate-release metformin, researchers report.

Better Initial Glycemic Control With Metformin Linked to Longer Effectiveness

Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006

In patients taking metformin as monotherapy to treat type 2 diabetes, achieving a low level of glycosylated hemoglobin level (HbA1c) during the first year predicts a longer period of effectiveness for the medication.

Newer Diabetic Meds Cost More, But Users Have Fewer Hospital Visits

Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2006

A new study suggests that patients on the newer medications had a slightly lower risk of hospitalization because of diabetes-related complications. They also spent between $920 and $1,760 less on annual total healthcare costs. Diabetics who were prescribed newer medications to control their illness were more likely to take these drugs as instructed.

U.S. Diabetes Population Grows 86 Percent Over Last Decade

Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2006

Research reveals diabetes complications are widespread and growing, and patients desire to gain better control.

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Associated With Improved Glucose Control

Posted: Monday, November 08, 2004

In the 8 studies, SMBG was most effective when done 8 times a week. Interestingly, the increased benefit associated with SMBG was much less when monitoring was conducted 6 days a week.

Women Not Using Heart-Protecting Aspirin As Men Are

Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2004

An aspirin a day may help keep a heart attack away, but many women at risk for heart disease still don't take one, a new study finds. Men, by comparison, are more likely to pop aspirin regularly — but less likely than women to remember or follow advice about diet and exercise habits that can help their hearts