GLP-1 Agonist Effects on Glucagon Suppression
Alan Mathis, PharmD Candidate 2013, University of Florida College of Pharmacy
The pathophysiology of type-2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and beta-cell...
Why the Physical Inactivity of Youth Is a Growing Problem
By Sheri Colberg,...
Letter from the Editor, #640: Is There a New Cure for Type 1 with an Old Vaccine?
This week, there's a lot in the press about the use of an old TB vaccine to "cure" type 1 diabetes. Our publisher, Steve Freed, has put together a fantastic synopsis that cuts through the hype and delivers the real story: check out Item...
Test Your Knowledge #640: Which of the following does not describe one of the mechanisms by which...
Which of the following does not describe one of the mechanisms by which very-low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets promote weight loss?
Generic Actoplus Met® Tablets and Generic Actos® Tablets
Generic Actoplus Met® Tablets and Generic Actos® Tablets
Mylan, Inc. announced that it has...
Inactivity Is US Kids' Biggest Health Problem
Lack of exercise tops the list of the biggest concerns about kids' health, according to a new survey of American adults. The plight of young couch potatoes outranked teen pregnancy and drug abuse as problems that adults are concerned about,...
Online Tracking for Weight Loss Improves Outcomes
Over 6 months, computer-based interventions led to greater weight loss than minimal interventions such as a brochure on how to lose weight, a new review found. But patients in these programs had less weight loss than those who had in-person...
Obesity in Middle Age Tied to More Rapid Mental Decline
According to a new study, people who are obese and suffer from high blood pressure and other problems linked to heart disease and diabetes may also see a faster decline in their mental abilities. Yet even obese people without these physical...
Faustman's Type 1 Diabetes Cure Raises Debate
Dr. Denise Faustman's announcement of the results of a small study of a handful of type 1 patients showing the regeneration of beta cells with the use of a TB vaccine that has been available for years is causing a controversy in the medical...
Death Risk Drops by 50% for Diabetes Patients Using Statins
Type 2 diabetes patients on statin drugs have lower mortality risk....
Metformin May Reduce Risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Metformin was associated with a dose-dependent decrease in risk for hepatocellular carcinoma among diabetic patients....
Statins Can Reduce the Risk of Pancreatitis by 23%
A meta-analysis of 21 trials showed that the risk of pancreatic inflammation was reduced in patients with normal or mildly increased triglycerides when they took statin drugs....
Tasty Berries Decrease Blood Sugars
Scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation similar to the alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood...
Giving Workers More Say on the Job Reduces Risk for Diabetes
Researchers found that giving workers more job control could be an important modifiable risk factor to reduce incidence of diabetes among women....
Low HDL Cholesterol Ups Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy
In type 2 diabetes, HDL-C independent risk factor for diabetic nephropathy but not retinopathy....
New System Controls Overnight Glucose Levels in Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers have developed a new automated, portable glucose control system which safely manages overnight glucose levels in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes....
Using Antibiotics in Babies May Increase Risk for Obesity and Diabetes
New research suggests that giving babies antibiotics between the ages of 10 months and 3 years may increase their chances of being overweight in childhood....
Cooking Methods Can Affect Diabetes Risk
It's not just about what patients eat but how they prepare their food that can have an impact on their risk of diabetes....
Tighter Glycemic Control Leads to Increased Risk for Hip Fractures in Type 2 Elderly
Researchers found a three-fold increase in the odds of hip fracture for HbA1c levels below 6% relative to levels above 8%; for HbA1c levels between 6% and 7%, the odds of fracture were doubled....
Transplanted Pancreas Tissue May Lead to Better Glucose Control
Israeli researchers have developed tissue from the islets of Langerhans that may help insulin-producing cells survive longer, and generate more insulin and other necessary hormones....
Noninsulin Antidiabetic Agents Effects on Blood Glucose
Noninsulin Antidiabetic Agents Effects on Blood Glucose
After many...
