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Markers of "Prediabetes" Independently Raises Mortality Risk 60% Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

Markers of impaired glucose metabolism in nondiabetics were independently related to increased risks of all-cause and cardiovascular death in a large population-based study.

Early Tight Control and Aggressive Treatment Pays Off Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

There seems to be a point of no return in the onset of diabetes and scientists have speculated exposure to high glucose levels quickly creates a metabolic memory due to glycation, in which diabetes persists long after the glucose levels are corrected.

Diabetes-Related Education Cuts Hospitalizations and Charges Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

Diabetes education, especially counseling from nutritionists, can reduce hospitalizations and lower hospital charges by 14 thousand dollars, for urban, low-income patients.

Diabetes Prevalence Shows No Signs of Slowing Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

The prevalence of diabetes of all types in the U.S. has risen by about 5% annually since 1990, keeping pace with the fattening of America, reported CDC investigators.

New Drug Cycloset Improves Glucose Control and Reduces CVD Risk Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

A quick release formulation of bromocriptine mesylate in patients with type 2 diabetes improves glycemic control and reduces diabetic cardiovascular complications.

Diabetes a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in 3.3 Million Subjects Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

A new study concludes that patients with type 2 diabetes 30 years of age and older who are receiving glucose-reducing treatment should also receive prompt intensive prophylactic treatment for cardiovascular disease.

Prevalence of Diabetes Rose 5% Annually Since 1990 Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

CDC statistics highlight need for improved prevention efforts.

New Study Shows No Increased Heart Risk With Avandia Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2007

Findings from an interim analysis of RECORD (Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiac Outcomes and Regulation of glycemia in Diabetes), shows further proof the safety of Avandia.

Sleep Apnea Associated with Gestational Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Posted: Friday, June 08, 2007

Study found that when the women's weight was taken into account, sleep apnea was associated with a doubling of the incidence of gestational diabetes and a fourfold increase in the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Resistance to Daily Aspirin Therapy Seen in Diabetics Posted: Friday, June 01, 2007

Diabetic patients exhibit a higher prevalence of aspirin resistance at a dosage of 81 mg/day than do nondiabetics with coronary artery disease.

 

 

 

 

 

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