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Insulin Resistance in Middle-aged Patients Increases Atrophy of Brain in Alzheimer's

Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012

Additionally, insulin resistance in this patient population may negatively affect gray matter volume in the medial temporal lobe.

Gaining Weight after Diabetes Diagnosis Increases Mortality

Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012

Adults who gained weight during the first year following their initial diagnosis with type 2 diabetes had a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular-disease death and for all-cause death.

Diabetes-Linked Heart Problems Worsen with Crusty Foods

Posted: Monday, October 29, 2012

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) – found in the crispy borders of meats prepared at very high temperatures -- are associated with plaque formation seen in CVD.

The Four Main Risk Factors for PAD

Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Four risk factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) account for the vast majority of cases.

Diabetes with Psoriasis Increases Vascular Risk

Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Patients with diabetes and psoriasis are significantly more likely to develop new-onset, diabetes-related microvascular and macrovascular complications than are psoriasis-free patients with diabetes.

Child Obesity Risks Greater than Thought

Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Children who are obese may have an even higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related diseases later in life than has been thought.

Elevated Sugars Linked to Brain Shrinkage

Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia.

Love Handles Increase Risk of Death by 50% with Normal BMI

Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2012

Where people store fat may ultimately determine their risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.

Dramatic Benefits in Diabetes for Small Blood Pressure Drops to Below Normal

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2012

Even normotensive patients with diabetes can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and renal failure by lowering blood pressure.

Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2012

A new study of the entire Danish population confirms previous reports of increased risk of diabetes mellitus in patients with psoriasis, and shows the risk increases with the severity of psoriasis.