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Diabetic Patients Need Cholesterol Medications

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Adults with type 2 diabetes who have just one additional risk factor for heart disease should be taking medication to lower cholesterol levels, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Some Medications by Older Adults Increases Risk of Serious Heart Problems, Death

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Older patients treated with the diabetes medications known as thiazolidinediones (which include rosiglitazone) had a significantly increased risk of heart attack, congestive heart failure and death, compared with the use of other hypoglycemic drugs, according to a study.

Sudden Death in Diabetics Tied to Genetic Polymorphism

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

The cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) TaqIB polymorphism is associated with the risk of sudden death in type 2 diabetic patients, according to French researchers.

Measuring Dermal Temperature Helps Diabetics Keep Their Feet

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Diabetics can now use the wand-like, gooseneck TempTouch before they begin their day's activities. A spike in temperature warns that an infection is brewing so they can stay off their feet until the threat of an ulcer subsides.

Smoking Associated With Increased Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

A review of previous studies indicates that people who currently smoke have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 44% compared with non-smokers, according to an article in JAMA.

It Is Never To Late To Change: Message for Seniors

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Age isn't a factor when it comes to improving your health and leading a healthier lifestyle, say researchers in the US who suggest that a better diet and exercise is all that's needed to live better, even if you've had an unhealthy lifestyle in the past.

Education Encourages Health-Seeking Behavior for Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

An educational program is effective to encourage health-seeking behavior for infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.

Age at Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Long-Term Outcomes

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Patients diagnosed between 0 and 9 years of age were significantly less likely to have had a heart attack then those diagnosed between 10 and 13 years of age.

Is Fasting Good For A Diabetic’s Heart?

Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007

A recent study suggests that people who adhere to fasting once a month are significantly less likely to suffer from heart disease. Even diabetics might benefit from this lifestyle.

Steroids Help Explain Why Obesity Can Lead to Diabetes and Hypertension

Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007

A type of steroid called glucocorticoid has been shown to cause diabetes and hypertension (persistent high blood pressure). People who suffer from obesity are also known to produce significantly higher levels of glucocorticoids naturally than people of average weight.