The first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials using telmisartan in patients with metabolic syndrome provides promising results….
Read More »Monthly Archives: May 2013
Access to Patient-Provider Messaging Improves Management of Diabetes
Patients who were in frequent contact with their physician through a secure messaging system improved their glycemic control….
Read More »Pros and Cons of Incretin-Based Therapies
In a critical analysis of incretin mimetic drugs, experts voice their opinions on the potential risks versus benefits of the drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes….
Read More »Ginseng Reduces Insulin Resistance
How Gastric Bypass Eliminates Diabetes Symptoms
Researchers looked at the change in hormones and amino acid levels following gastric bypass surgery….
Read More »Fish Oil May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Harvard School of Public Health researchers have published a study focused on the effects of fish oil on circulating adiponectin….
Read More »Acupuncture Improves Diabetes Related Gastroparesis
In a small study, diabetes patients with gastroparesis experienced significant relief of nausea when using needleless acupuncture….
Read More »Prepared Meals Can Provide Greater Weight Loss
Following a portion-controlled, pre-packaged meal plan may help shed extra weight and keep it off when compared to traditional diets….
Read More »Metformin Fails to Improve Survival Rates in Breast Cancer Patients
In a select sample of breast cancer patients, the possible anti-cancer effects of metformin do not significantly increase survival rates….
Read More »Editor’s Note, DCMS #138
This week in our Homerun Slides we get back to working with medications to focus on the core defects of diabetes and how selecting the right combinations can make a difference in the synergy and results, while our Disaster Averted looks at what happens when there are transcribing and order …
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