Type 2 Diabetes

T2 patients may be at increased risk of developing tangles in the brain that indicate dementia.

Plateaus mark possibly better screening methods, survival among diagnosed patients...

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitors are generally well-tolerated for use in patients with severe renal impairment...

Bone mineral density at hip and lower spine may also decrease.

Single-tablet approach hoped to boost treatment compliance and help patients better manage condition.. Synjardy contains empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, and metformin, a biguanide. It is not for the treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. The drug label contains a boxed warning on the risk of …

Researchers seek link between glycemic control and new CV events and mortality… The findings, based on 1,687 adults, also revealed about a 16% increased risk for all-cause mortality with every 1% increase in A1C levels among diabetes patients with and without vascular disease. There was no difference in relationship among …

New evidence suggests particular sugar combination may be harmful for the body… One of the main source of energy is sugar. A high intake of sugar is causing a rise in diet-induced health problems such as atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The main components of sugar are fructose and …

Researchers study retinopathy as possible indicator of nephropathy… The number of diabetes mellitus cases is on the rise while the incidence of end-stage kidney disease from diabetes has decreased over the years. However, diabetes remains the main cause of end-stage kidney disease in the United States and other countries. There …

The difference between low and high ankle-brachial index can be indicator for diabetic retinopathy… Patients with diabetes are at a greater risk for peripheral artery disease caused by atherosclerosis. Previous studies showed that many diabetic patients who received an amputation had peripheral artery disease. The ankle-brachial index is used as …

Patients who are diagnosed or are at risk of developing diabetes should not take vitamin D as an alternative to treat the disease…. Low vitamin D has been associated with impaired glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. A study that was done by Diabetes Care demonstrates otherwise. A …