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New Study Shows Coffee Reduces Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, November 02, 2006

People who regularly drink coffee may face a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who do not, says a new study.

Actos® Falls Short of Promise Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2006

At a time when another TZD, rosiglitizone is showing promise in preventing diabetes, this new review calls into the question the health benefits versus risks of Actos®, an oral medicine widely prescribed for diabetes throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

Ramipril of Limited Benefit in Preventing Diabetes, But……….. Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

However, ramipril may improve glucose metabolism by promoting regression to normal blood sugar levels or "normoglycemia."

Antihypertensives Cut New-Onset Diabetes by a Third Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

A new analysis of the ASCOT study shows the clearest proof so far that antihypertensive treatment with an ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker limits new-onset diabetes, while treatment with a ß-blocker (atenolol), and thiazide diuretic (bendroflumethiazide) helps cause it.

Breast-Feeding Lowers Mom's Risk of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2006

Breast-feeding your baby can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 15% a year and reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Big Waist, Heavy Weight Both Raise Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2006

Having either a large waistline or being overweight raises a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the combination of the two is most dangerous, a study shows.

New Diabetes Guidelines Target Foot Complications, Amputations Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

New guidelines for health care professionals could lead to significantly fewer foot complications and amputations by changing the way doctors treat the feet of diabetes patients.

Analysis of 6 Studies Shows Aspirin Can Reduce the Risk for Coronary Heart Disease Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

Even with the positive results from all of the studies with over 100,000 patients, most patients with Type 2 diabetes are not taking aspirin!

Don’t Supersize: NIH Study Shows Eating French Fries Increases Risk for Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

84,555 registered female nurses were followed up for 20 years and they found that eating potatoes, especially french fries, is associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. See McDonald’s answer to the results.

Diabetes Will Cripple Health Budgets Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

The growing diabetes epidemic could cripple healthcare budgets in coming decades, particularly in eastern countries.

 

 

 

 

 

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