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Value of Glucose Monitoring for Non-insulin Using Diabetes Patients? Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

A new study published on bmj.com questions the value of blood glucose monitoring among patients with well-controlled, non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes.

Rosiglitazone Debated at ADA Meeting Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

They were waiting in a long line outside the hall to see Dr Steven Nissen (Cleveland Clinic, OH). He arrived to a packed auditorium to tell the audience what he knew about rosiglitazone (Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline), when he knew it, and what he believes needs to be done next.

The Death of the A1c Test Results - Coming Soon Average Blood Glucose Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

After the first of the year, the A1c results will probably get reported to patients as an average blood glucose. Will this will help the 75% of diabetics who don't know what an A1c test is?

New Class of Diabetes Drugs Effective in Controlling Blood Glucose Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

First Phase II Short-Term Study on Dapagliflozin Shows Results on Safety, Tolerability and Glycemic Markers in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes.

New Drug Cycloset Improves Glucose Control and Reduces CVD Risk Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

A quick release formulation of bromocriptine mesylate in patients with type 2 diabetes improves glycemic control and reduces diabetic cardiovascular complications.

Diabetes a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in 3.3 Million Subjects Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

A new study concludes that patients with type 2 diabetes 30 years of age and older who are receiving glucose-reducing treatment should also receive prompt intensive prophylactic treatment for cardiovascular disease.

Patients Beat Physicians at Insulin Dose Adjustment Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

Type 2 diabetes patients taught to titrate their own insulin detemir (Levemir) dose may equal or exceed the results that physicians achieve, researchers reported.

Blood Glucose Monitoring for Non-Insulin Users Shows No Benefits Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

Regular self-monitoring of blood glucose, at least by people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin injections, did not result in a clinically significant reduction in blood glucose control in a year-long study.

First Use of Cord Blood to Alter Course of Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

Yields Insights for Developing Future Cocktail to Treat the Disease. Transfusion of the person's own cord blood into newly diagnosed Type 1's, reduced the severity of their diabetes.

Prevalence of Diabetes Rose 5% Annually Since 1990 Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

CDC statistics highlight need for improved prevention efforts.

 

 

 

 

 

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