Cardiovascular Risk Factors are Greater in Women with Diabetes
A survey also found that women take less medication to help improve both diabetes and cardiovascular disease....
Drug-Related Problems in Patients with Both Diabetes and Hypertension
A retrospective study with 200 patients looked at type 2 diabetes with hypertension to find the number of drug-related problems that occur in this population....
Glycemic Variability vs. A1c on Major Adverse Cardiac Events
Just how important is glycemic variability?...
Excess Glucose May Harden Heart and Lungs
Research found that glucose suppressed ferroelectricity up to 50%....
Males with Type 2, Increased Risk for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Study of 180,000 male type 2 patients finds a correlation between type 2 and urinary symptoms....
New Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria Needed
An increased number of follicles per ovary is a more reliable gauge than the current number used....
Doubling Up Is Key to Dieting
People who tackle diet and exercise at the same time do better at making healthy changes....
Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S.
Report analyzes the direct and indirect cost burden of diagnosed diabetes and is published as a Scientific Statement in the April 2013 issue of Diabetes Care....
Women with Gestational Diabetes may Experience Excessive Fetal Growth
Researchers looking at over 100,000 pregnancies find that gestational diabetes is one of the greatest risks for delivering a large-for-gestational age baby....
New Updated Hypoglycemia Classifications
A new report reviewing the impact of hypoglycemia on patients with diabetes will also provide guidance about how this new information should be incorporated into clinical practice....
The Better Choice May Be a Everolimus-Eluting Stent In Diabetic Patients
A six year study looked into drug eluting stents in diabetic patients and the risk of thrombosis....
Positive Results for Next Once A Week GLP-1
Five studies show positive results for new GLP-1 drug dulaglutide....
New Pill in the Works for Type 1 Patients
Protein that lowers blood sugar may be new oral diabetic agent for type 1 patients....
Lack of Co-enzyme 10 May Increase Risk of Diabetes with Statin Use
Possible use of co-enzyme 10 to reduce this risk is being considered....
Reducing Carbs in GDM Doesn't Prevent the Need for Insulin
Randomized control trial looked at patients with gestational diabetes who followed a low carb diet and those who ate a normal diet, comparing the need for insulin....
Consumption of Green Coffee Reduces Glucose Levels
Significant dose-response effect seen in normoglycemic adults, with no GI side effects....
Type 2 and Diagnosis BMI, U-Shaped Correlation
Research finds that there is a U-shaped correlation between BMI at time of type 2 diagnosis....
High Mercury Exposure Increases Risk for Diabetes
Research shows a 65% increase for development of type 2 diabetes for young adults with high levels of mercury exposure....
Apple-Shape May Increase Risk for Kidney Dysfunction
"Apple-shaped persons -- even if totally healthy and with a normal blood pressure -- have an elevated blood pressure in their kidneys."...
More Severe Diabetes Patients Have Increased Risk for Kidney Stone Development
Using data from the NHANES survey, Stanford researchers found that….
Resveratrol Shows No Metabolic Effect in Obese Men
Study shows data that negates resveratrol's use in metabolic disorders as a nutritional supplement....
Incretin Therapy in Combination with Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Incretin-based therapies are an intuitive option for adjuvant therapy with insulin due to….
Diabetes Vaccine
"Bacillus-Calmette-Guerin vaccine may cause TNF release to destroy autoimmune cells attacking the pancreas."...
Dietary Supplementation May Prevent Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Myo-inositol reduces fetal macrosomia to 0% in patients at risk for GDM….
Better Metrics than A1C?
Ambulatory Glucose Profiles includes four key metrics to improving glycemic control….
Antidiabetic Properties of Stevia Detected in Rat Models
Stevia fed rats demonstrated up to a 64% reduction compared to elevated blood glucose levels....
Antibody Treatment for Diabetes under Evaluation
HbA1c and fasting glucose were reduced following injection of an antibody against the cytokine LY2189192....
Diet Versus Bariatric Surgery?
Type 2 diabetes patients who follow the identical diet as post-bariatric surgery patients see similar reduction in blood glucose levels as those who undergo the surgery....
Diabetes a Risk Factor for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Type 2 diabetes patients are at a higher risk for peptic ulcer bleeding....
Walking Versus Running to Reduce Risk of Chronic Diseases
Which is better at lowering risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes?...
Obesity without Health Problems: A New Inflammatory Marker Discovered
A marker called AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage) is an important factor in the autoimmune process. The inhibition of AIM may stop the body from producing antibodies which attack the self....
Newly Designed Primary Care Services to Optimize A1c
A cohort study of 727 African-American patients with type 2 diabetes was conducted using interventions such as point-of-care education, coaching, and medication intensification from a team of a nurse, pharmacist, and dietitian....
Importance of Oral Health in Diabetes
A new European study shows an association between type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis....
First In Class Medication Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA has approved Invokana (canaglifozin), the first in its class of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Johnson & Johnson's new drug is used to treat type 2 diabetes in conjunction with diet and exercise....
Metformin May Slow Aging Process
Worms treated with metformin live longer. The drug may slow the aging process by mimicking the effects of dieting....
Insulin Requirements Increased by High-Fat Meals
An increase in dietary fat can raise glucose levels and insulin requirements in patients with type 1 diabetes....
Metformin May Delay Aging and Cancer Progression
Metformin delays aging and cancer progression by reducing the production of....
Marijuana Does Not Have Long-lasting Metabolic Effects
Marijuana used regularly has little impact on the overall metabolism of glucose and lipids....
Mixed Views on Computer/Smart Phone-based Management for Diabetes
A study focused on social networking and support groups showed the effects of these programs on blood sugar levels are short-term....
Protein Doesn't Affect Post-prandial Glucose Levels in Type 1's
Study shows type 1 diabetes patients do not need to adjust their flexible insulin scale based on the amount of protein they are about to consume....
