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Predictors of New-Onset Diabetes Identified in Patients With Hypertension

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

The major predictors of new-onset diabetes (NOD) in patients with hypertension were baseline fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level greater than 90mg/dL. (5mmol/L), body mass index (BMI), and use of an atenolol regimen with or without a diuretic, according to the results of the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial-Blood Pressure Lowering Arm (ASCOT-BPLA).

Metabolic Syndrome in Children Predicts Adult Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Participants who had metabolic syndrome as children were about 13 times more likely to have cardiovascular disease and 6.5 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes than participants who did not have metabolic syndrome as children.

Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Even if coupled with high animal fat and protein, risk did not increase, study claims.

Low-Dose Aspirin Lowers Risk for All-Cause Mortality in Women

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Use of low-dose aspirin is linked to lower risk for all-cause mortality in women, especially older women and those with cardiac risk factors, according to the results of a study.

Common Sense Prevails: ACCCORD Vs. ADVANCE

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Early results from the largest study ever (ADVANCE) of aggressive measures to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics has found no sign that intensive treatment increases the risk of death.

Low Vitamin B12 in Pregnancy Linked to Insulin Resistance in Offspring

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Low plasma vitamin B12 in the first trimester and high folate levels in the second trimester of pregnancy predispose offspring to insulin resistance, according to the results of a study.

Cutting Caffeine Can Help Control Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Daily consumption of caffeine in coffee, tea or soft drinks increases blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes and may undermine efforts to control their disease, say scientists at Duke University Medical Center.

Greater Difficulty For Hispanics To Control Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

Results of an analysis of multiple studies show diabetes control is more challenging for Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites, according to researchers.

Accord Study Stops Intensive Diabetes Management Due To Increase in Deaths

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Treating to normal blood sugars may cause an increase in death.

Impaired Fat-burning Gene Worsens Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Researchers have discovered new cellular mechanisms that lead to in insulin resistance in people with diabetes.