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Mortality Lower with Metformin Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

Metformin use may reduce mortality by 33% among patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at risk for cardiovascular events, researchers say.

First-in-Class Novel Drug Lowers Blood Glucose and Weight Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

In early trials, a novel sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor appears to improve glycemic control and reduce weight among patients on metformin, researchers reported.

New and Novel DPP-4 Reduces HbA1c Alone and in Combination Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

A novel dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor -- linagliptin -- showed improved glycemic control as monotherapy, as an add-on, and in combination with other oral diabetes medications, researchers reported.

Antioxidants Increase Insulin Sensitivity Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

A diet high in antioxidants may help increase insulin sensitivity and enhance the effects of metformin, according to a small study.

Potential for Diabetes Patients to Create Their Own Insulin Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Researchers have used a unique collection of pancreas specimens taken from patients who died soon after diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes to show that they respond to the ongoing process of destruction by inducing their islet cells to proliferate.

Insulin Peptide Points to a Solution for Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Researchers at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified the precise protein fragment, or peptide, that can trigger diabetes in mice. The finding, supports an emerging theory about the origins of autoimmunity, and may lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in humans.

Diabetes Care Management Program Lowers Health Care Costs, Hospitalization Rates Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Medicare patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease can significantly reduce both the cost of their medical care and rates of hospitalization by participating in a telephone-based diabetes disease management program, a new study finds.

Vitamin E Reduces Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals with Diabetes Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

The study shows that individuals with both diabetes and the Haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 genotype can benefit from using Vitamin E, increasing life expectancy by 3 years.

Milk after Exercise Promotes Weight Loss Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

A new study suggests that women who want to lose weight should drink fat-free milk and not sugar-based energy drinks.

Insulin Pills Finally in Clinical Trials Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

After years of research and anticipation, insulin pills that could make it easier for millions of patients worldwide to manage their diabetes are moving ahead in clinical trials.

 

 

 

 

 

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