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Blood Pressure Pills More Effective When Taken at Night Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

New research shows that timing blood pressure medication with a patient's body clock makes it more effective and offers greater protection against the occurrence of heart attacks and strokes. The findings could change the hypertension treatment for hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Inhaled Steroids Linked to Risk of Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The use of inhaled corticosteroids, whether for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increases the likelihood of diabetes onset and diabetes progression. Current use of inhaled corticosteroids was associated with a significant 34% increase in the rate of diabetes.

Chromium Picolinate Reduces Inflammation in Diabetic Nephropathy Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

Researchers in a new study found that taking chromium picolinate may help lessen inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy.

Why Self-Monitoring of Blood Sugars Is Critical in All Patients with Diabetes Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

Vigilant monitoring of glycemic levels is the key to success for comprehensive glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Office Blood Pressure Readings Result in Incorrect Diagnoses & Treatment Changes 81% of the Time Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010

Blood pressure readings taken in clinical settings may lead to inaccurate diagnoses as much as 81% of the time, according to research presented at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2010 Scientific Assembly.

Garlic Oil Shows Protective Effect against Heart Disease in Diabetes Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Garlic has "significant" potential for preventing cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease that is a leading cause of death in people with diabetes, scientists from the Deptartment of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taiwan, have concluded in a new study. The report also explains why people with diabetes are at high risk for diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Diabetes Risk Falls as Magnesium Intake Increases Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Getting enough magnesium in your diet could help prevent diabetes, a new study suggests. Consuming 200 milligrams of magnesium for every 1,000 calories reduces risk of diabetes by 47%.

EASD: Pioglitazone-Sitagliptin Combination Achieves Durable Glycemic Control Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Adding 50 mg of sitagliptin (Januvia) to pioglitazone (Actos) allowed patients with Type 2 diabetes to achieve sustained glycemic control, a yearlong trial showed.

EASD: Moderate Wine Drinking Lowers Fasting Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

A glass of merlot or perhaps sauvignon blanc with dinner may offer modest benefits for patients with Type 2 diabetes, said researchers.

EASD: Frequent Hypoglycemia Key in Cardiac Risk Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Patients with Type 1 diabetes who have repeated episodes of hypoglycemia appear to be at risk for early signs of atherosclerosis, researchers said.

 

 

 

 

 

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