Issue 343

Study: Panic Attacks are Linked to Poor Outcomes for Diabetic Patients

There is a strong link between panic episodes and increased complications from diabetes, according to a study conducted at Group Health Cooperative, a Seattle-based nonprofit health care system that coordinates care and coverage. The work appeared in...

Test Your Knowledge Issue 343

Which of the following does not describe the mechanism by which the incretin GLP-1 activates pathways to benefit the beta cell?

Scientists Discover a New Way to Reverse Diabetes

Researchers working on a "breakthrough" discovery that identifies the role of pain nerves in the cells that produce insulin have prevented and reversed diabetes in mice.

Type 2’s Unrealistic About Calories

New research suggests that obese adults with diabetes often say they eat less than they actually do -- a problem that can hinder management of the disease, according to researchers.

Central Obesity Increases Risk for Microalbuminuria

Central obesity is an independent risk factor for incident microalbuminuria in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to the results of a randomized study.

Deadly Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s and Dementia

AGEs form in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers early in the disease process and elevated blood sugars in those with diabetes increase the formation of AGEs.

Height Loss in Older Men with Diabetes Associated with Greater Risk of Heart Dis

Height Loss in Older Men with Diabetes Associated with Greater Risk of Heart Disease and DeathMen who lose 3 centimeters or more of height as they age have an increased risk of death and of coronary heart diseases events, according to a new...

Alcohol, Not Flavonoids, Drops Diabetes Risk

Greater intake of flavonoid-rich foods may not reduce the risk of diabetes in postmenopausal women, according to a new published study

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Men

Yes, you read it correct, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in MEN! The same without the ovaries!

Sugar Not Directly Linked to Diabetes - Study

High sugar intake does not directly affect a person's insulin resistance or their subsequent risk of developing diabetes, the result of a small Irish study indicate.

Eating Slowly Reduces Caloric Intake by 70%

“Put your forks down between bites.” Simple yet effective, so start reminding your patients of this simple fact, of eating more slowly can help improve their diabetes

Exercise Vs. Diet To Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Caloric reduction and exercise-induced weight loss both substantially improve risk factors for type 2 diabetes; however, one approach does not appear to be better than the other, a study shows

Alternate-day Dosing of Statins in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Dyslipidemia

Alternate-day dosing of atorvastatin could be an effective and safe alternative to daily-dosing in some type 2 diabetic patients.

Merck’ HDL Drug Not Linked to Heart Problems

There still may be hope left for a drug to come out that is targeted towards increasing HDL, the good cholesterol.

Statin Users Risk Heart Attack by Dropping Drugs or Taking Low Doses

Projects 5-7,000 Americans yearly suffer unnecessary heart attacks.

Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Glycemic Control

Use of real-time continuous glucose monitoring helps to improve glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, according to new published findings.

Cod Liver Oil Reduces Risk for Type 1 Diabetes

Taking cod liver oil early in life appears to reduce the chances that children will develop insulin-dependent ("type 1") diabetes, by 26%, researchers report.