Issue 240

Test Your Knowledge Issue 240

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Building Business Profits: The Roadmap Strategy: Issue 2

This series is for people running their own business, thinking about going into business or working for someone and wanting to make a valuable contribution to the success of that company.

High Blood Sugar, As Well As Low, Slows the Mind

Virginia researchers say a temporary rise in blood sugar levels in people with diabetes can inhibit their ability to think quickly and solve problems.

New Diabetes Care Resource Guide Offers Help to States, USA

A Resource Guide designed to help States assess the quality of diabetes care and develop quality improvement strategies, now available.

Chemicals Found In Cherries May Help Fight Diabetes

A group of naturally occurring chemicals in cherries increase insulin levels and lowers blood-sugar levels in diabetics.

DHEA-S A Marker of Vascular Abnormalities in Diabetics

DHEA-S (Serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) concentrations correlate inversely with urinary albumin excretion in men with type 2 diabetes.

New Documentary: Michael Moore’s “Sicko” Film On Health Care System

At least six drug manufacturers have issued internal alerts about filmmaker Michael Moore's plans to create a film about FDA, health insurers and drug manufacturers.

Diabetes Raises Mortality After Coronary Bypass

People with type 2 diabetes have a higher likelihood of dying shortly after undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, even when a number of risk factors are taken into account.

Obesity and Reduced Activity Are Independent Predictors of Death for Women

Excess weight (a body-mass index of 25 [kg/m2] or higher) and physical inactivity (less than 3.5 hours of exercise per week) together could account for 31% of all premature deaths.

Periodontal Disease and Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes

Periodontal disease may contribute to the increased mortality associated with diabetes.

Predictors of Health Care Costs in Adults With Diabetes

In adults with diabetes, CHD, hypertension, and depression spectrum disorders more strongly predicted future costs than the A1c level.

Relationships Between Hyperglycemia and Cognitive Performance Among Adults With

Acute hyperglycemia is not a benign event for many individuals with diabetes, but it is associated with mild cognitive dysfunction.

Congress Encourages Research on Chromium Picolinate and Diabetes

New U.S. Bill Recognizes that Chromium Supplementation May Benefit Native American and Pediatric Populations

C-Reactive Protein Levels Point to Cardiovascular Risk

High levels of C-reactive protein are associated with the risk of coronary heart disease, even after carefully adjusting for other known risk factors.

Alcohol Linked With Lower Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome

There is an association between mild to moderate alcohol consumption and a lower prevalence of the metabolic syndrome.

Aspirin Underused by Women and Younger Adults With Diabetes

New research indicates that certain high-risk individuals, particularly women and adults younger than 50 years, are under-using this effective and inexpensive agent.

Glargine Versus Ultralente Insulin in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

Glargine associated with slightly lower HbA1c and less nocturnal glycemic variability and hypoglycemia.