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Mortality Lower with Metformin

Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

Metformin use may reduce mortality by 33% among patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at risk for cardiovascular events, researchers say.

Vitamin E Reduces Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010

The study shows that individuals with both diabetes and the Haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 genotype can benefit from using Vitamin E, increasing life expectancy by 3 years.

Experts Advise Beginning Daily Aspirin Later

Posted: Sunday, June 06, 2010

In a change, heart and diabetes groups push age threshold up from 40, to 50 for men, 60 for women.

Whole Grain, Bran Reduces CV Mortality in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010

Women with Type 2 diabetes who ate more than 9 g of bran per day had a 35% lower risk for death from cardiovascular disease and a 28% lower risk for all-cause mortality compared with women who ate less bran, according to new study findings.

Insulin Protects Against Artery Damage

Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Long suspected of worsening artery damage in patients with diabetes, insulin instead protects blood vessels, a new study by Joslin Diabetes Center scientists indicates.

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.

Half of US Adults Have Diabetes, Hypertension, or Hypercholesterolemia

Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

Nearly half of all adults in the US have one chronic condition associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Diabetes Linked to Irregular Heartbeat

Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Diabetes is linked to a 40 percent greater risk of developing atrial fibrillation -- the most common kind of chronically irregular heartbeat, researchers found in a new study.

High-Heat-Treated Foods Promotes Risk Factors for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases

Posted: Sunday, April 04, 2010

The modern Western lifestyle is characterized by the consumption of high-heat-treated foods because of their characteristic taste and flavor. However, it has been shown that treating food at high temperatures can generate potentially harmful compounds that promote inflammation and cardiovascular disease in subjects with diabetes.

Drugs Don't Reduce Heart Problems for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010

Key results from a landmark federal study are in and the results are disappointing for diabetes patients: adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects.