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Diabetes on the Rise in the U.S. Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in the U.S., with the disease afflicting 11.3% of American adults as of the third quarter of 2009, according to a new Gallup survey. That's an increase from 10.4% measured in the first quarter of last year.

Fatty Liver Risk Doubled with Hypothyroidism Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have a twofold increased risk of hypothyroidism, including a five-fold greater risk among women, data from a retrospective case-control study showed.

Cancer Risk Increased in Diabetes Patients with Low LDL Cholesterol and Albuminuria Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

Patients with Type 2 diabetes who have low LDL cholesterol and albuminuria face an increased risk of developing cancer, say researchers. The good news is that statin use in such patients may eliminate the elevated risk.

FDA: Byetta Label Revised to Include Safety Information on Possible Kidney Problems Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

For Immediate Release: Nov. 2, 2009: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today acted on new safety information about possible kidney function problems, including kidney failure, in patients taking Byetta (exenatide), a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic Episodes Affect Kids' Memory Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Children who have had an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis, a common complication of diabetes, may have persistent memory problems, according to a new study.

Diabetes Reduces Brain Function Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Repeated exposure to the low blood sugar levels caused by poorly controlled diabetes may damage the brain's cognitive function, according to a study.

Patients Starting Dialysis Have Increased Risk of Death Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Compared to the general population, patients starting dialysis have an increased risk of death that is not attributable to a higher rate of death from cardiovascular causes, as previously thought, according to a study.

Study Finds Best Use of Insulin as Diabetes Progresses Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

A large-scale trial in diabetes patients has provided new evidence on how best to add insulin to standard drugs to control blood sugar levels as Type 2 diabetes progresses.

Healthy Lifestyle Works for Those with Diabetes Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Research presented at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal provides further evidence that healthy behaviors reduce mortality in people with and without diabetes.

Shellfish Can Raise Diabetes Risk Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

A new U.K. study showed that eating white and oily fish regularly may provide protection against Type 2 diabetes but eating shellfish may have the opposite effect.

 

 

 

 

 

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