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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."

Health Insurance Plans Discourage People From Taking Their Meds

Posted: Monday, January 12, 2004

Researchers found that when patients were forced to pay more for their medications under "three-tiered" prescription drug plans, they were more likely to stop taking the drugs -- including needed ones for chronic illnesses like heart disease.

Hyperglycemia As A Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Posted: Friday, January 09, 2004

The presence of CHD (coronary heart disease) before the onset of clinical diabetes provides strong evidence for a strategy of diabetes prevention in at-risk patients.Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a 2- to 4-fold increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and a 4-fold increase in mortality from CHD.

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.

Having 1 or More of 4 Risk Factors Increases Risk of Coronary Death 95%

Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Two analyses now show that 80%-90% of CHD patients—and 95% of those with fatal CHD events—have at least one of four major risk factors (smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes).

Weight Management a Therapeutic Priority for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Weight management may be the most important therapy for obese individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent American review. Obesity and weight gain are important risk factors for the development of diabetes and can significantly influence the outcome for those already diagnosed with the disease. Obesity is also a known risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), which is responsible for 70% to 80% of deaths in diabetics.