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A1c Below Diabetes Levels Predicts CVD Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

Researchers found that HbA1c values significantly predicted CVD or death, whereas FPG levels were not significant after adjustment for other risk factors. The additional usefulness of HbA1c may therefore justify the marginally higher cost of the test relative to the inexpensive FPG.

Soy Supplements Show No Diabetes Benefit Posted: Sunday, April 18, 2010

Adding soy supplements to the diet may not improve blood sugar control in older women who are at high risk of or in the early stages of Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

April is Defeat Diabetes® Month Posted: Thursday, April 01, 2010

Defeat Diabetes Foundation Presents 30 Days of Activities to Help Prevent the Disease and its Complications

A1c Outperforms Fasting Glucose for Diabetes Risk Prediction Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk for clinical outcomes than the commonly used measurement of fasting glucose, according to a new published study.

New Gestational Diabetes Guidelines Find More Women at Risk Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

New blood sugar measurements used to determine gestational diabetes will mean that lower levels may pose risks for mother and baby.

Diabetes Diagnosis to Soar with A1c Switch for Diagnosis Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

European authorities are considering changing the diabetes diagnostic criteria (using the A1c test) in a move that could almost double the number of people classed as having the disease.

Classification System for Diabetic Nephropathy May Advance Patient Care Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

An international group of physicians has designed a categorization system for diabetic nephropathy (DN), the chief cause of kidney failure, according to a published article.

Childhood Obesity and Pre-Diabetes Linked with Premature Death Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Obesity, glucose intolerance, and hypertension in childhood are strongly linked with premature death from endogenous causes in young adulthood and middle age, according to the results of a new epidemiological study.

MRI Reveals Risk for Kidney Failure in Diabetic Patients Posted: Sunday, February 07, 2010

So-called silent strokes, visible on cerebral MRI scans, predict kidney failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes, researchers said.

HbA1c Screening in Routine Clinical Practice Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) may be useful for diabetes screening and diagnosis in routine clinical practice, according to the results of a new study.

 

 

 

 

 

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