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Steno-2 Study Finds Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

People with type 2 diabetes who are already showing signs of some kidney damage may be able to significantly lower their risk of death by treating multiple risk factors at once.

C-Peptides May Prevent Diabetes Complication

Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

A compound formed during insulin production and once dismissed as irrelevant in diabetes may be a key to preventing the complications that make type 1 diabetes such a serious disease.

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk of Kidney Failure

Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2008

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children is on the rise. In addition to living with this deadly disease, those children infected are at higher risk for kidney failure later in life.

Pioglitazone Lowers Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetic Patients with Kidney Disease

Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

A new study confirms that chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases the already-high risk of serious cardiovascular events in diabetic patients with damage to the large blood vessels and suggests that treatment with the anti-diabetic drug pioglitazone may help to lower this risk.

Hemoglobin Variability Predicts Mortality in Dialysis Patients

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Hemoglobin variability over time in dialysis patients proved a strong predictor of death from any cause, according to a new study.

Study Projects 60 Percent Increase In ESRD Population By 2020

Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007

Although estimates have been adjusted downward in light of the most recent data, researchers still predict sharp increases in the U.S. incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the years ahead, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition.

Home Dialysis More Beneficial Than Conventional Dialysis

Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007

Results from a new study shows us that using home dialysis while sleeping provides better results, primarily due to the fact that using dialysis for 5-6 nights for 8 hours per night is better then using it for 3 days a week for a total of 12 hours.

Prevalence of Diabetes Rose 5% Annually Since 1990

Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

CDC statistics highlight need for improved prevention efforts.

Urine Test Predicts Diabetic Kidney Disease

Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007

Looking at various proteins in urine may help doctors predict the development of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes patients well before they develop the condition.

Type 2 Diabetes Complications Exact Heavy Tolls

Posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Nearly a third of the estimated 18 million Americans with type 2 diabetes have chronic kidney disease, and about 20% have diabetic eye disease and foot problems, a surveillance report shows.