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New Study Advances Treatments to Prevent Type 2 and Metabolic Syndrome Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

Insulin uses two distinct mechanisms to control glucose and the metabolism of blood fats (lipids) in the liver. Failures in each of these networks can lead to serious health problems: the breakdown of glucose metabolism that can lead to type 2 diabetes, and the malfunction of lipid metabolism contributing to metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of conditions that puts people at increased risk of heart disease, vascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Metabolic Syndrome Independently Tied to Heart Failure Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

Findings from a new study suggest that metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for the development of heart failure, independent of known risk factors for the condition, such as interim MI.

Kidney Patients Warned Away From Potassium Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their diet.

Antidepressants Extend Time to Relapse in Diabetics Posted: Monday, May 22, 2006

HbA1c levels were significantly lower than baseline during depression-free periods, regardless of treatment.

Findings Shed Light on Mechanism of Condition Associated With Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Monday, May 15, 2006

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that blocking the action of a critical protein with etanercept can improve multiple inflammatory pathways in patients with the metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

A1C Is Coronary Disease Predictor Even for Those Without Diabetes Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2006

Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is a useful and reliable risk indicator for developing CHD, even in people without diabetes whose A1C levels are in the high normal range.

Statin Treatment Improves Coronary Circulation in Diabetics Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2006

Statin treatment appears to improve development of coronary collateral circulation in patients with diabetes mellitus and advanced coronary artery disease

Diabetes and Breast Cancer Posted: Friday, March 24, 2006

A retrospective population-based cohort study, showing an increase in breast cancer for women with type 2 Diabetes.

Recovery Time from Bell’s Palsy Longer for Those with Diabetes Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005

In diabetic patients, recovery from Bell’s palsy was delayed and the facial movement score remained low in comparison with nondiabetic patients.

Diabetes Set to Increase from 177 to 370 Million by 2030 Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005

A diabetes epidemic is under way. According to the World Health Organization and the US is number one. WHO projections suggest that the number of people suffering from the disease will increase to some 370m by 2030.

 

 

 

 

 

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