Issue 243

Update on Obesity: Partial Answers to Heavy Questions

Dr. Rosen brings us: Update on Obesity: Partial Answers to Heavy Questions

Test Your Knowledge Issue 243

Which of the following classes of drugs stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas?

Role of A Critical Visceral Adipose Tissue Threshold (CVATT) Part 3

Eric S. Freedland, MD, Boston University School of Medicine explores the value of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue(SCAT) and other fats and how they might affect the body and hormone levels in part 3 of his series: Role Of A Critical Visceral Adipose...

Diabetics Have a High Prevalence of Chronic Pain

Patients with comorbid chronic pain and greater pain severity have poorer overall diabetes self-management and more difficulty with self-care activities.

C-Reactive Protein Levels and Outcomes after Statin Therapy

Patients with low CRP after statin therapy have better clinical outcomes than those with higher CRP levels, regardless of LDL cholesterol level.

Diabetes, High Glucose Levels Linked to Cancer

Elevated glucose levels appear to raise the risk of several major cancers.

Checking Foot Temperature May Curb Diabetic Sores

Monitoring foot temperatures prevented amputations 100%.

Supplemental Carnitine Helpful in Diabetic Neuropathy

Supplemental carnitine can improve pain associated with chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), as well as vibratory perception and nerve regeneration.

Clozapine, Olanzapine Increases Risk of Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

Use of clozapine and olanzapine is associated with a significantly higher risk of developing insulin resistance than is use of risperidone.

EXERCISE REQUIRED FOR VISCERAL FAT LOSS IN TYPE 2 POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Addition of exercise to diet is necessary for VAT loss.

Duration And Severity Of Obesity Limits Cardiovascular Benefits Of Weight Reduct

Weight loss was associated with significant reduction in risk of diabetes but not CVD.

New Neuropathy Treatment To Regenerate Nerve Function

A novel therapeutic designed to protect and stimulate the regeneration of peripheral nerve function in diabetics suffering from peripheral neuropathy

Weight Loss Surgery Staves Off Prediabetes

Normal insulin sensitivity is restored more rapidly and is not dependent on the amount of weight loss.

Obese Heart Failure Patients Fare Better Than Lean Counterparts

New research indicates that among heart failure patients, having excess body weight is associated with a lower risk of death than being normal weight.

Type of Weight Loss Surgery Determines Insulin Resistance Effect

With biliopancreatic diversion, normal insulin sensitivity is restored more rapidly and is not dependent on the amount of weight loss.

Preventing Foot Ulcers In Patients With Diabetes

Among persons diagnosed as having diabetes, the lifetime prevalence of foot ulcers can be as high as 25%.

Adherence Not Type of Diet, Most Important for Losing Weight

Adherence to diet for one year, not the specific diet plan, is the most important determinant of weight loss and reduction of cardiovascular risk.

Statins Improve Survival in Elderly Heart Failure Patients

Statin therapy was tied to a 28% reduction in risk.