The blood pressure of patients with metabolic syndrome showed significantly greater sensitivity to high- and low-sodium diets compared with a control group, researchers found.
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Simple Blood Test May Predict Risk Of Heart Attack
We may have very soon, a simple blood test that will predict the genetic risk of suffering a heart attack – no matter what your ethnic background.
Read More »Bone Marrow Cells Can Heal Nerves in Diabetes Model
Researchers have found that transplanting cells that replenish blood vessels can also restore nerve function in an animal model of diabetic neuropathy.
Read More »HbA1c Levels Inversely Tied to Cognition in Diabetics
As HbA1c levels rise, cognitive function falls in patients with type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors.
Read More »Glitazone Use Associated with Diabetic Macular Edema
Glitazone use was associated with an increased risk of diabetic macular edema even after accounting for confounding factors, according to the results of a large, prospective cohort study.
Read More »Glucose Control And Platelet Activity in Type 2’s
A new study shows that there is a close relationship between poor glycemic control and increased platelet activity in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Small-For-Gestational Age Newborns Are Primed to Gain Weight
Small-for-gestational age (SGA) newborn babies appear to have hormone levels conducive to weight gain.
Read More »Drinking Two-Plus Cans of Pop Daily Doubles The Risk for Early Kidney Disease by 50%
Women and not men, who drink two or more cans of regular, not diet soda pop per day are nearly twice as likely to show early signs of kidney disease, a recent study has found.
Read More »Metabolic Syndrome More Common in Type 2 Vs. Autoimmune Diabetes
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is significantly higher in patients with type 2 diabetes than in those with autoimmune diabetes.
Read More »Tattoos Used To Control Diabetes
Massachusetts-based Draper Laboratories is developing a special tattoo ink that changes color based on glucose levels inside the skin.
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