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Test Your Knowledge Issue 296
Which of the following meal planning strategies is consistent with current guidelines to reach the goal of optimal lipid levels?
Researchers Discover Link between Hyperglycemia and Retinopathy
They identify a molecular link connecting high blood sugar inside cells to the initiation of diabetic retinopathy.
New York Times Examines 'Global Crisis' Of Diabetes In Four-Part Series
New York Times' in-depth series, "Bad Blood," about the diabetes epidemic in New York City, is a compelling portrayal of New Yorkers struggling with the increased incidence of this devastating chronic disease. It could be about any city in the U.S.
Exercise Smart for Protection During Cold, Flu Season
Exercise during the cold and flu season can strengthen the immune system, provided you don't overdo it, says a Purdue University professor who studies exercise and the immune system.
Discovery Of Glucagon Secretion Mechanism
A University of Toronto research team has discovered a mechanism for secretion of the hormone glucagon, which could facilitate the development of new drug therapies for diabetic hyperglycemia.
Drinking Small Amounts of Alcohol Regularly Reduces Risk of Obesity
Results from a new study shows that consuming no more than a drink or two a few times a week reduces the risk of being obese.
Ohio Legislature Fails to Act on Diabetes Health Care Bill
There are only 4 states left that do not require state-regulated health plans to provide comprehensive diabetes health coverage, they are OHIO, ALABAMA, IDAHO AND NORTH DAKOTA
Diabetics With No Coronary Risk Factors Need A Stress Test
Contrary to current guidelines, "aggressive" efforts to detect coronary artery disease (CAD) are worthwhile in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes and one or no cardiovascular risk factors, based on results of a study
Pioglitazone Prevents Restenosis in Diabetes by Reducing Leptin
Treating type 2 diabetes patients with pioglitazone after coronary stenting reduces restenosis.
Amylin Designing Trial of Sustained Release Byetta
After seeing positive results for the once-a-week Byetta and buying a new plant to produce it, Amylin is in talks with regulators preparing to launch a long-term trial.
Aspirin Shows Promise Against Diabetic Retinopathy
One more reason why patients with diabetes should be taking aspirin.
Brain Plays Major Role in Insulins Ability to Lower Blood Sugar
"Our findings suggest that, in individuals with diabetes, the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar involves the brain. This effect is not trivial; the brain makes a substantial contribution to insulin response."
Coffee Impairs Peak Heart Function During Exercise
In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise.
Rapid Glycemic Control Seen Detrimental Before Cataract Surgery
In patients with moderate to severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, rapid correction of blood glucose levels before cataract surgery may increase the risk of postoperative progression of retinopathy and maculopathy and therefore should be avoided.
Obesity in Middle Age Raises Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk
Obesity in middle age - even without established cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels - greatly increases risk of hospitalization for and death from heart disease and diabetes in older age.
Fatty Liver Predicts Heart Disease in Those with Diabetes
The risk of cardiovascular disease is "moderately increased" in type 2 diabetics with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to Italian researchers.
