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Link between Male Diabetes Patients with Allergies and Kidney Disease

Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

For men with Type 2 diabetes, the eosinophil (a cell type linked to allergic inflammation) cell count may be able to estimate the risk of diabetes-related kidney and heart disease in men. This comes from a recently published study in Japan.

Insulin or Metformin Does Not Reduce Inflammatory Biomarkers

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

In patients with recent onset Type 2 diabetes, treatment with insulin or the diabetes drug metformin did not reduce inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, although the treatment did improve glucose control, according to a study.

Oral Hygiene Helps Not Only Diabetes but Cardiovascular Disease

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a prospective study of Swedish twins indicates.

Should Aspirin Be Routine for Type 2’s?

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The widespread recommendation for the routine use of low-dose aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular events for all patients with Type 2 diabetes should be revisited, experts said at the European Society of Cardiology 2009 Congress.

Evidence Supports Link Between Blood Glucose and Death Following ACS

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

An elevated fasting glucose level at hospital admission among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is associated with increased risk of death and other cardiovascular events up to 6 months later, U.S. researchers report.

Being Short Linked with Diabetic Complications

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Being short in adulthood is associated with an increased risk of microvascular complications in patients with Type 1 diabetes, according to a report.

Key protein Links Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Researchers say they know why obesity leads to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a finding that may help experts target therapies to limit the health impact of being very overweight.

Glycemic Control an Independent Risk Factor for Low HDL Cholesterol

Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

This study was done to determine whether the association observed between poor glycemic control and low HDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes is dependent on obesity and/or hypertriglyceridemia.

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Smoking Can Lead to Dementia

Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Middle-aged people who smoke or have high blood pressure or diabetes are more likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study shows.

Medium to Vigorous Exercise Improves Cardiac Function in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

While an exercise program generally leads to improvements in metabolic function in patients with Type 2 diabetes, it only improves myocardial function when activity is at least moderate to vigorous, according to a new study.