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A subantimicrobial dose of doxycycline effectively controls periodontitis in diabetics, reducing A1c and resulting in a significant decrease in tooth pocket depth.

A loss that might explain why diabetics seem to have higher rates of cognitive impairment throughout life.

The severity of numbness is directly related to the risk of Charcot foot deformity.

Nearly 90 percent of the study subjects had a history of high blood pressure, but more than 25 percent did not take medication to control it.

Bone structure abnormalities and impaired foot and ankle biomechanics in diabetic patients are key risk factors for development of serious ulcers.

New study using a genetic growth factor to repair diabetes-damaged nerves begins.

Results of a landmark trial of 1,000.

The advanced glycation end product (AGE) inhibitor Pyridorin (pyridoxamine dihydrochloride) has potential in treating diabetic nephropathy.

Reducing systolic blood pressure is critical to slowing the progression of diabetic renal disease, researchers stated at the 35th annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) last week.

Similar issues arise with the approach toward dyslipidemia. Niacin is effective in reducing TGs and raising HDL but it can increase insulin resistance and deteriorate glycemic control 254, 255 . Nicotinic acid, cholestyramine, fenofibrate and possibly clofibrate increase the concentrations of homocysteine, an independent risk factor for CHD 256, 257 …