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Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Poor Control

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

The association between a higher level of hypoglycemic-related fear and parental emotional distress and poorer glycemic control in the child emphasizes the need for programs to support and guide parents.

Diabetes Reduces Brain Function

Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Repeated exposure to the low blood sugar levels caused by poorly controlled diabetes may damage the brain's cognitive function, according to a study.

Study Finds Best Use of Insulin as Diabetes Progresses

Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

A large-scale trial in diabetes patients has provided new evidence on how best to add insulin to standard drugs to control blood sugar levels as Type 2 diabetes progresses.

Switching from Orals to BiPhasic Insulin Improves Control

Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Initiating insulin therapy with insulin aspart 30/70 (BIAsp 30) improved glycemic control in insulin-naïve patients with Type 2 diabetes who had poor glycemic control with oral antidiabetic drugs, according to new data.

New Pump CGMS Combo Detects Hypo’s and Turns Off Automatically

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

This new device, now available in more than 50 countries outside of the United States, can automatically suspend insulin delivery when the device senses that glucose levels have fallen to or below a user-selected threshold.

Insulin the First Treatment Choice for Newly Diagnosed Type 2’s

Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

In a recent published study, it was found that when insulin was the first treatment choice over multiple oral drugs, there was less weight gain and fewer hypoglycemic reactions.

Study Finds Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes -- Improved Long-Term Outlook

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Near-normal control of glucose beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis would greatly improve the long-term prognosis of Type 1 diabetes, concludes a study published in the July 27, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which updates information about the clinical course of Type 1 diabetes.

Hypoglycemia Linked with Mortality in Hospitalized Diabetic Patients

Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

According to the results of a retrospective cohort study, in diabetic patients hospitalized in the general ward, hypoglycemia is common and is associated with an increased length of stay (LOS) and higher mortality rate.

A Good Dentist Sees More than Teeth

Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Troubled teeth and gums aren't always just a dental problem. Sometimes they indicate deeper issues, and dentists are increasingly picking up the clues.

Tighter Control Reduces Heart Disease Risk by 17%

Posted: Wednesday, June 03, 2009

The study found extra benefits for those who kept the A1c levels closer to the 4% to 5% mark that is common for healthy people. As well as the reduction in heart attacks, there was a 15% fall in heart disease when blood sugar levels were kept to 6.6% on average.