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Renal Impairment Linked to Mortality in Women Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006

Mild to moderate renal impairment is associated with increased risk of death from all causes in women and increased risk of coronary artery disease in men and women.

Increasing Sugar Processing in The Liver Can Lower Blood Sugar Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2005

Researchers have shown that increasing the concentration of a key regulator involved in glucose metabolism can improve the way the liver produces and disposes of the sugar glucose.

Metformin as Monotherapy in Overweight or Obese Type 2 Patients Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2005

Metformin can help tackle their diabetes while also protecting against diabetes-related organ damage

First Human Trial of Bioartificial Kidney Shows Promise Posted: Monday, November 15, 2004

The first test in humans offers hope of the device’s potential to save the lives of people with acute renal failure,While the phase I/II study was designed primarily to look at the safety of using this device on humans, the results also suggest improvement in kidney function

Whole Grains Good for the Diabetic Heart Posted: Saturday, March 06, 2004

Women with type 2 diabetes who incorporate more whole grains, bran, and cereal fiber into their diets may reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study. What's more, low-glycemic index foods, that is, readily digested carbohydrates that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, may also help to curb early signs of heart trouble

Mortality in Critically Ill Patients Reduced 29% With Target Glucose of <140 mg/dL Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Controlling glucose to a goal of 110 mg/dL or less reduced in-hospital mortality by 34%, reduced blood stream infections by 46%, cut dialysis days by 41%, cut the red-cell transfusion rate in half, and reduced the time on mechanical ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

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