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Nurse-led Diabetes Care Cuts Complications, Costs Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Putting a nurse in charge of care for people with diabetes sharply reduces their need for urgent and emergency care, and reduces costs, a new study shows.

Beware, Eye Disease In People With Diabetes Tied To Risk Of Dying Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

In adults with type 2 diabetes, retinopathy is associated with an increased risk of dying within a given period of time, independent of glucose control, a study shows.

Gum Disease Predicts Kidney Problems for Those With Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Periodontitis -- an infection of the gums that destroys the tissue and bone supporting the teeth -- is associated with the development of kidney disease and end-state renal disease (ESRD) in patients with type 2 diabetes, doctors report.

Half Of Americans Metabolize Sugar And Fat Differently Which Increases Diabetes Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

The gene variant appears to contribute to type 2 diabetes risk.

250,000 Cases Per Year of New-Onset Diabetes Completely Preventable Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Study Finds Which BP Meds Can Cause and Prevent Diabetes -Patients on thiazide diuretics and beta blockers, will cause 250 000 cases of new-onset diabetes, accounting for about a quarter of the new cases of diabetes occurring every year in the US.

Mild Gestational Diabetes Raises Risk of Cryptorchidism Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Minor elevations in glucose during pregnancy are associated with a significantly increased risk of having an infant with an abnormal testicular descent, also known as congenital cryptorchidism, the results of a case-control study suggest.

Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

Some common blood pressure drugs can substantially increase the risk of diabetes, especially among those already at risk for the condition, U.S. researchers report.

Kidney Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

Chronic kidney disease is a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)—a common but often undetected condition causing reduced blood flow in the legs.

Impact of Soda in Childhood Seen in Adolescence Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Young children who load up on sugary soft drinks risk developing signs of heart disease and diabetes in adolescence, according to a long-term study in which doctors followed a group of girls from 5 to 13 years of age.

Diabetes Health Risks Equivalent to Ageing 15 Years Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2007

Canadian researchers found that people with diabetes fell into the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) 15 years earlier than those without diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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