Issue 234

A 2mm-wide implant keeps tabs on blood sugar.

A 2mm-wide implant keeps tabs on blood sugar, wirelessly. Diabetics are finger-prickers by necessity, but a reprieve may be in store for their sore digits. A bean-size sensor, slipped under the skin and read wirelessly, could take the pain and hassle...

Test Your Knowledge Issue 234

The UKPDS revealed:

Managing Binge Eating and Compulsive Eating Through Yoga Therapy. Part 2

In the last article, we explored the relationship between Type I, insulin dependent diabetes and eating disorders. For those of you who see more overweight/obese Type II diabetics, carbohydrate cravings, binge eating, compulsive eating and generalized...

Eating the Healthy Oils and Fats. The Hamptons Diet

If you want to fight disease and be healthy, it is important to consume the proper ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. That ratio is essentially 1:1. Once you switch to a monounsaturated rich diet, and follow the Hamptons protocols, you will be...

Drugs in Development

We often hear of new drugs, delivery methods and technologies for our patients. Unfortunately to often what seems like it will be approved next week can be years away if ever. I have done a wide search on some of the most talked about and publicized...

Newer Beta-blocker Coreg Safer for Diabetics

The beta-blocker blood pressure medicine Coreg proved significantly better in keeping blood sugar levels from rising in diabetics than metaprolol, another widely used member of the beta-blocker family.

400 IU/Daily of Vitamin E May Increase Risk of Dying

People taking vitamin E supplements of 400 IU or more per day had an increased risk of death.

High-Dose Atorvastatin Associated with Worsening Glycemic Control

Atorvastatin was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of developing an HbA1c greater than 6 -- both in non-diabetics and in diabetics.

All Drug Shipments From Canada to US May Be Halted

Canadian Health Minister, Ujjal Dosanjh, said ‘'We certainly cannot be the drugstore for the United States of America.'

Pioglitazone Shown to Reverse Thickening of Carotid Artery Wall

Pioglitazone may have benefits beyond improving metabolic control in patients with type 2diabetes. Changes Associated With Reduced Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke

Wonder Pill, Rimonabant, Makes You Lose Weight And Keep It Off

An experimental wonder drug, Rimonabant, helps you lose weight, quit smoking and it also helps protect your heart.

Walking Downhill Lowers Blood Sugar, Uphill Lowers Cholesterol Levels

Triglycerides were lowered only by walking uphill and glucose tolerance was most improved by walking downhill.

Surgery Effective in Diabetics with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Based on the study results, physicians should consider surgery as a viable treatment for diabetic patients with symptomatic CTS.

Blood Pressure Control Curbs Diabetic Eye Problem

1148 Patients with Type 2 diabetes were followed for more than 9 years and keeping BP at or below 150/85, showed a significant reduction in retinal damage or retinopathy.

Exenatide Effective for Type 2 Diabetes 

"Exenatide significantly reduced HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes failing maximally effective doses of a sulfonylurea.

Inadequate Footwear Triples Risk For Diabetes Amputation Risk

Amputation risk was tripled by going barefoot, doubled by wearing sneakers regularly to work, increased fourfold by wearing sneakers to town, and doubled by wearing rubber thong sandals,

Exercise Curbs Diabetes More For White Women

Despite similar levels of physical activity, white women appear to have a greater reduction in their risk of developing diabetes than women of other races.

Atenolol May Not Protect Against Heart Disease

Atenolol one of the most widely used beta-blockers clinically may not protect against heart disease and actually may be harmful.

Psyllium as Effective as a Double Dose of Simvastatin in Lowering LDL Cholestero

Psyllium supplements three times a day plus simvastatin 10 mg once a day are as effective as simvastatin 20 mg daily for patients who are candidates for lipid-lowering therapy

Western' Diet Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in Women
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The "Western" diet--one especially high in red and processed meats and refined grain--linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke, colon cancer, and heart disease in women.