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Classification System for Diabetic Nephropathy May Advance Patient Care

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

An international group of physicians has designed a categorization system for diabetic nephropathy (DN), the chief cause of kidney failure, according to a published article.

More Info on Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Non-severe, persistent, and untreated depression may lead to the development of diabetes in people older than 55 years, according to results from a 5-year longitudinal study.

Small Increase in Diabetes Risk in Statin Patients

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

For many, benefits of lowering cholesterol outweigh drugs' downsides, researchers say.

Chocolate Linked to Lower Stroke and Stroke Mortality Risk

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

A new systematic review suggests higher chocolate consumption may be associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and stroke-related mortality.

Effect of Periodontal Treatment on Glycemic Control of Diabetic Patients

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

There is growing evidence that periodontitis may affect general health. This study by university researchers from the Netherlands was assigned to explore the robustness of observations that periodontal therapy leads to the improvement of glycemic control in diabetic patients.

Monitoring Helps Stop Drug-Associated Hyperkalemia Events in Diabetics

Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Potassium monitoring can help prevent drug-associated hyperkalemia events in patients with diabetes, according to a report.

High Levels of Protein in Urine Associated with Increased Risk of Death, Heart Attack and Kidney Failure

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Patients with high levels of proteinuria (protein in urine) in addition to another marker of reduced kidney function had an associated increased risk of all-cause death, heart attack or progression to kidney failure, according to a study.

Severe Complications of Diabetes Higher in Patients with Major Depression

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Major depression raises risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes, according to a prospective study. These complications include kidney failure or blindness, the result of small vessel damage, as well as major vessel problems leading to myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke.

US Health-Risk Surveillance Results

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Results from January 2007 to December 2007 from the Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS), an ongoing telephone survey of US adults on health-risk behaviors and the use of preventative healthcare services related to the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, were reported last week.

Overeating Destroys Normal Metabolism and Sets Stage for Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Overeating triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for diabetes.