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Fruit, Cereal Fiber May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Fiber from fruits and cereal, but not from vegetables, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD. "Dietary fiber may reduce the risk of CHD through a variety of mechanisms, such as improving blood lipid profiles, lowering blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity and fibrinolytic activity," write Mark A. Pereira, PhD.

Diabetes Patients Not Reducing Risk Factors for Vascular Disease

Posted: Friday, February 27, 2004

Only 7.3% of those at risk for vascular disease are reducing their risk by controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) calls for greater awareness of healthy target standards

Moderate-Fat Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet at Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

A moderate-fat diet is better than a low-fat diet at improving cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the results of a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
"We support the recommendation of a weight-loss diet that has a moderate total fat content and conforms with current guidelines for saturated fat, to achieve the most desirable [cardiovascular disease] risk profile."

Simple Test Points to Diabetics' Heart Risks

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

A "cold pressor" test, which involves immersing hands in ice water for 2 minutes, can tell doctors if a person with type 2 diabetes is likely to experience heart problems, even when there are no other risk factors presents.

Insulin Resistance And Inflammation Are Related To All-Cause Of Death With Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Monday, February 09, 2004

Low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance are independently related to all-cause of death and cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Beta-Blockers Improve Survival Outcomes In Diabetics With Heart Failure

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Beta-blockers provide substantial benefits to heart failure patients when given with other drugs called ACE inhibitors, the authors explain. However, many doctors are reluctant to give beta-blockers to diabetics out of concern for possible side effects on blood sugar levels. Still, based on the present analysis, it is possible to conclude that heart failure patients, with or without diabetes, should probably receive a beta-blocker unless they have strict reason not to, the researchers state.

Diet High in Dairy Products Reduces Risk of Insulin Resistance

Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2002

Overweight individuals who consumed the highest amount of dairy products were 72% less likely then those with a low-diary diet to develop insulin resistance syndrome (IRS).