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Metformin Safe for Patients with Advanced Heart Failure and Diabetes Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

A new study has shown that metformin, is safe for use in treating patients who have both diabetes and advanced heart failure.

Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk Link Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

One in six people with elevated blood sugars face a greater danger of developing cancer. The findings are based on research that found an association between high blood glucose and an increased risk of certain types of cancer over an average of 10 years of follow-up.

Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome Are Not Reliable in Children Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Traditional diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome are not reliable in children, researchers from the National Institutes of Health report.

Nicotinamide Overload a Trigger for Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

The increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes following worldwide food fortification with niacin suggests that Type 2 diabetes may involve excessive niacin intake.

Medicine Wheel Helps Natives Cope with Diabetes Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

South Dakota State University research showed an intervention strategy based on the Native American spiritual concept of the Medicine Wheel brought positive changes for diabetics.

People with Diabetes Gain Victory Posted: Sunday, January 03, 2010

With the passing of the new healthcare reform bill, prior existing conditions such as diabetes will not prevent people from getting coverage.

More than 90% of People with Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

An overwhelming majority of people who have periodontal (gum) disease are also at high risk for diabetes and should be screened for diabetes, a New York University nursing-dental research team has found.

High Testosterone in Women Linked with Insulin Resistance and CVD Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

In postmenopausal women, high testosterone levels increase the risk for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and coronary heart disease, a new study shows.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

New research shows that the risk of heart attack, stroke, sudden cardiac death and diabetes in men who underwent androgen deprivation therapy was 20 to 30 percent higher.

Gene Mutations Identify African-Americans Pre-Determined for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

Blood samples were analyzed for differences (mutations) in DNA and RNA that affect the level of gene expression. The result of these mutations would cause the individual to be less able to metabolize carbohydrates.

 

 

 

 

 

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