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Diabetics Prone To Unsafe Driving Choices

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Drivers with diabetes who have trouble telling when their blood sugar is low may get behind the wheel when they shouldn't, a small study suggests.

Walking 20-30 Minutes Daily Cuts Risk of Strokes and Heart Disease

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

New research suggests that people with type 2 diabetes may lower their risk of heart disease by committing to a daily walk, new research suggests.

Pedometers Continue To Show Benefits in Reducing BMI, Blood Glucose and BP

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

"I think that the BP reduction and weight loss seen with pedometers is remarkable, given that these are small gizmos designed to increase physical activity, not reduce weight", states Dr. Dena Bravata.

Instant Messaging Improves Diabetes Control

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

If this study is true, then doctors should be setting up a program to start messaging patients to improve their control. An automated instant messaging service can help people with diabetes manage their disease more effectively, researchers report.

The Obesity Paradox -- Fatter is Better for Hypertensive CAD Patients?

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

New study findings -The obesity paradox -- an unexpected decrease in morbidity and mortality with increasing BMI, which has been described in patients with heart failure and those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention -- exists in patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) as well.

Significant Weight Loss With Liraglutide

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Novo Nordisk announces results of a phase II clinical trial for liraglutide, which shows significant weight loss in obese people.

63% Of Diabetics Risk Serious Foot Problems By Wearing Wrong Sized Shoes

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Only one in three adults with diabetes wears shoes that fit properly, exposing themselves to serious foot problems that could lead to amputation, a new British study shows. The researchers measured the feet and shoes of 100 adults with diabetes at a diabetes clinic.

Fenofibrate Protects Against Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Patients with type 2 diabetes given fenofibrate for lipid lowering required significantly less laser treatment for retinopathy, investigators reported.

Type 2s With A1c of 6.5% Benefit From Post-Meal Hyperglycemia Control With Nateglinide

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

There has always been the question as to whether tighter control, treating to normal A1cs In type 2 diabetic patients is beneficial. This study showed that even in Type 2s with good glycemic control, additional reduction of postprandial hyperglycemia with nateglinide prevents the progression of atherosclerosis.

Intensive Diabetes Therapy Reduces Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Compared to conventional treatment, intensive treatment of diabetes is associated with a reduced rate of peripheral arterial calcification, according to researchers.