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A Mid-Summer’s Night DREAM: Diabetes Prevention (Part 2- Ramipril Arm) Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

The Dream Study also found that the ACE-inhibitor Altace (ramipril) does not prevent type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose metabolism.

A Mid-Summer’s Night DREAM: Diabetes Prevention (Part 1-Rosiglitazone Arm) Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

The results of a major study released: The Dream Study (Diabetes Reduction Assessment with ramipril and rosiglitazone Medication) with over 5000 patients Rosiglitazone reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 62 percent (p<0.0001) relative to placebo among people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

New Hypertension Pills Cut Diabetes Risk by A Third Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

Researchers have reported that patients given a specific combination of new blood pressure drugs are one-third less likely to develop diabetes than those on older pills.

Adherence to Preventive Medications Reduces Risk of Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Participants who were compliant had a 38.2% reduced risk of developing diabetes.

High-Intensity Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Children Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

Improved cardiovascular fitness (CVF) and body fatness during childhood and adolescence has been associated with a healthier cardiovascular profile not only during these years but also later in life.

Immune Markers Indicate Diabetes Risk and Response to Lifestyle Changes Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

Immune mediators appear to be associated with development of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, a different set of markers predicts which patients are more likely to respond to lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of diabetes.

Weight Loss Should be the Primary Intervention for Risk of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

In a randomized trial with 1079 participants, for over 3 years it was found that for every 2 pounds of weight loss there was a 16% reduction in risk.

Major Cognitive Decline of 19 Years Linked to High Fat, High Copper Diet Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

A diet high in saturated and trans fats, coupled with a high intake of copper may be associated with a significantly accelerated rate of cognitive decline in older adults, a new study suggests.

Just Moderate Adiposity at Age 18 Is Associated with Twice the Risk of Premature Death Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

During 12 years of follow-up, the risk ratio was 1.66 for a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9.

Diabetic Youths Have Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Children and adolescents with diabetes commonly have additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new report.

 

 

 

 

 

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