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FDA Approves Diabetes and Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Combo: Juvisync®

Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2011

Known as Juvisync (Merck), the new medication combines sitagliptin (Januvia, Merck), a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used for glycemia control, with the cholesterol-lowering simvastatin.

'Good' Cholesterol Raised by Experimental Drug, May Impact Diabetes Control

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2011

A medicine designed to improve levels of "good" cholesterol may also help control blood sugar in people with diabetes who are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Declining Coronary Heart Disease Risk among Diabetes Patients

Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011

The estimated 10-year risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) among adults with diabetes has declined significantly in the past decade, U.S. data show.

'Master Regulator' Gene Behind Obesity, Diabetes Identified

Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011

Researchers have found that a gene linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels is in fact a 'master regulator' gene, which controls the behavior of other genes found within fat in the body.

Treating Diabetes Can Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2011

Treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other vascular risk factors may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people who already show signs of declining thinking skills or memory problems.

Why Some Diabetes Patients Escape Complications

Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2011

Much research has been carried out on why diabetes patients develop complications. Now researchers are asking the question the other way around. They want to know why some diabetic patients do not develop complications. What is it that protects them?

Birch Bark Ingredient Has Metabolic Benefits

Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011

In mice, a compound known as betulin lowered cholesterol, helped prevent diet-induced obesity and improved insulin sensitivity.

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.

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).

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.