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A1c of 5.8 Percent in Children a Better Diagnostic Target to Diagnose Diabetes Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Utility of A1c of 6.5% for diagnosing pre-diabetes and diabetes in obese, questioned.

Millions Risk Early Death Due to Diabetes Diagnosed or Treated Improperly Posted: Monday, March 14, 2011

Poor diagnosis and ineffective treatment of diabetes may put millions of people worldwide at risk for early death.

Fatty Liver Linked to Diabetes Risk Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011

Having an accumulation of fat in your liver cells may raise your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes regardless of the fat in other places of your body.

Risk of Type 2 Associated with Gene Variations Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011

For individuals of white European descent, certain variations of the gene HMGA1 are associated with Type 2 diabetes.

What's the Best Test to Diagnose Diabetes in Children? Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011

HbA1c blood test doesn't work as well in kids as adults and we may need a lower threshold for children.

Fingerprick Better than Dipstick for Identifying Diabetic Ketoacidosis Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011

A fingerprick test that shows ketones in capillary blood is more specific than a urine dipstick for identifying diabetic ketoacidosis.

Short People Have Less Cancer and Diabetes Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011

A 22-year study of abnormally short individuals suggests that growth-stunting mutations may stunt two of humanity's worst diseases, diabetes and cancer.

Brain Insulin Plays Critical Role in the Development of Diabetes and Obesity Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011

Researchers have discovered a novel function of brain insulin, indicating that impaired brain insulin action may be the cause of the unrestrained lipolysis that initiates and worsens Type 2 diabetes.

Prediabetes and Prehypertension in Healthy Adults Are Associated with Low Vitamin D Levels Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011

This study strengthens the plausibility that low serum vitamin D levels elevate the risk for early-stage diabetes and hypertension.

Study Calls for Greater Awareness of Connection between Diabetes and Kidney Disease Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011

The first time that many patients realize that diabetes can affect their kidneys is when they are referred to renal services.

 

 

 

 

 

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