Using a GLP-1 agonist with insulin may be the most effective therapy combination for lowering HbA1c in type 2 diabetes patients…. Researchers performed a systematic review and pooled meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published between January 1, 1950 and July 29, 2014. Out of the 2,905 studies that were identified, …
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Effect of Low HDL Cholesterol on Cancer Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Low HDL increases the risk of heart disease but does it also increase the risk of cancer?…
Read More »EASD: Additional Benefits of Nitric Oxide in Diabetes Management
Nitric oxide helped modulate hepatic lipid metabolism in addition to decreasing insulin clearance in a study….
Read More »FDA Approves an Eye Drug for Diabetic Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Eylea (aflibercept) which may improve vision for patients with diabetes….
Read More »EASD: Fatty Dairy May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Eating a lot of higher fat dairy products seemed to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes development by up to 23%….
Read More »BEGIN YOUNG 1 Trial: Tresiba (Insulin Degludec) Effective and Safe for Children and Young Adults
Tresiba, in combination with insulin aspart, effectively improved long-term glycemic control….
Read More »EASD: Higher Levels of IL-13 Could Improve Beta Cells Survival
IL-13, a cytokine produced by activated Th-2 lymphocytes, is involved in several stages of beta cell maturation and differentiation….
Read More »The Correlation between TV Content and Overeating
What kind of content is viewed can affect the amount and type of food eaten….
Read More »Can Gut Bacteria Manipulate Eating Behavior?
Researchers believe that microbes may influence our decisions by releasing signaling molecules into our gut….
Read More »Positive Clinical Data Reported for Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing (DMR) Procedure in Reducing BG
DMR procedure could improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients….
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