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Corn Helps Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Complications Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A purple corn variety found in Chile and Peru has been shown to possess some antidiabetic properties that may prove helpful in type 2 diabetes and associated kidney complications.

Childhood Obesity Affects Brain Development Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Brain development issues may occur in children who are overweight, obese, or at risk for metabolic syndrome.

Elevated Sugars Linked to Brain Shrinkage Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia.

Can Prediabetes Cause Neuropathy? Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

Neuropathy can be found developing eventually in approximately 50% of all diabetes patients. What about in prediabetes?

Dramatic Benefits in Diabetes for Small Blood Pressure Drops to Below Normal Posted: Friday, September 07, 2012

Even normotensive patients with diabetes can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and renal failure by lowering blood pressure.

Tighter Glycemic Control Leads to Increased Risk for Hip Fractures in Type 2 Elderly Posted: Friday, August 31, 2012

Researchers found a three-fold increase in the odds of hip fracture for HbA1c levels below 6% relative to levels above 8%; for HbA1c levels between 6% and 7%, the odds of fracture were doubled.

Death Risk Drops by 50% for Diabetes Patients Using Statins Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2012

Type 2 diabetes patients on statin drugs have lower mortality risk.

Cocoa Can Boost Cognitive Function Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

By improving glucose-insulin metabolism, regular consumption of cocoa flavonol may improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

New Drug for Diabetes-Related Vision Loss Approved Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The new drug Lucentis has been approved to treat diabetic macular edema.

Physical Activity Lowers Inflammation Posted: Monday, August 20, 2012

Middle-age individuals who are physically active have lower levels of inflammatory markers sustained over time.

 

 

 

 

 

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