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New Report Rates 25 Diet Plans
Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2012
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Experts examine 25 diet plans and rate them in different ways.
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Cost of Diabetes Will Be $3.35 Trillion by 2020
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012
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The United States of Diabetes: New report shows half the country could have diabetes or prediabetes at a cost of $3.35 trillion by 2020.
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CDC: Hep B Vaccine Needed for Diabetic Adults
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012
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Diabetic adults should be vaccinated against hepatitis B virus (HBV) as soon as possible after the diabetes diagnosis is made.
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Low Testosterone Affects Insulin Sensitivity
Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2011
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Low testosterone may also have effects on insulin sensitivity as well as diminished libido.
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In Diabetes with CKD, Moderate Glycemic Control May Be Ideal
Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2011
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In patients with diabetes and CKD, HbA1c targets that fall between 7% and 9% may be associated with decreased risk for adverse outcomes, whereas levels either above or below this range may increase this risk.
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Glucose Control May Not Reduce Risk of Heart Failure
Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011
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For patients with type 2 diabetes, tight glycemic control does not reduce the risk of heart failure.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Staves Off CV Events in High-risk Patients with Diabetes
Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011
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New data suggests that low-dose supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may protect patients with diabetes and a history of myocardial infarction from ventricular arrhythmia-related events.
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Kidney Risk Higher in Diabetic Women than Men
Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011
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Women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have risk factors for chronic kidney disease than men, which may also put them at risk for poorer outcomes.
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Diabetes Patients on Dialysis Do Better with Higher HbA1c
Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011
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Researchers have discovered that the desirable range for HbA1c levels is higher for diabetic patients on dialysis than guidelines recommend for the general diabetic population.
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Fiber Use in Teens Lowers Heart and Diabetes Risks
Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2011
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Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and heart disease.
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