Gait speed correlated with expected years of life remaining to people aged 65 years and older, with increased walking speed predicting longer life expectancy….

In mice, a compound known as betulin lowered cholesterol, helped prevent diet-induced obesity and improved insulin sensitivity….

Vinegar, when taken regularly, can help manage diabetes, moderate food cravings and increase the body’s absorption of calcium resulting to healthier bones….

Researchers found a seasonal variation in urinary albumin-to-creatine ratios (UACR) in patients with Type 2 diabetes….

Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improved left ventricular function in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy….

Patient demographics such as ethnicity and age may play a large role in determining whether or not they receive appropriate Type 2 diabetes care….

This weekend Steve and I are at the International CES Show in Las Vegas, and technology for health is booming. Two years ago, not a single health related exhibit was available, last year there were 2 and now there is a whole section of the show dedicated to Digital Health …

Does your patient have a dog or cat with diabetes? They may not know how an accidental injection of insulin may affect them. In this week’s Disaster Averted a pet owner accidently stuck herself with 5 units of insulin but lucklily was smart enough to call 911. In this week’s …

Effect of Extended Release Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract (Beta Fast GXR) Alone or In Combination With Oral Hypoglycemics or Insulin Regimens for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Source: Diabetes In Control Newsletter, Issue 76 (1): 30 Oct 2001 Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically in recent years1. …

Endobarrier The Endobarrier is a plastic tube inserted down the throat and through the stomach that tricks the body into feeling full. Held in place by a tiny spring, the Endobarrier sits in the duodenum — the entrance from the stomach to the small intestine — and also stops fats, …