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Data on 1,479 patients with type 2 diabetes and stable coronary disease revealed 24.1% of those who received insulin-providing medications to regulate blood glucose levels developed peripheral arterial disease at 4.6 years, compared with 16.9% in those who took insulin-sensitizing drugs. Researchers also found patients on insulin sensitizers showed reduced …

On discovering that type 1 diabetes destroys blood vessels as well as insulin-producing cells, scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a drug called Ig-GAD2 that works with adult stem cells from bone marrow. Lead author Habib Zaghouani said, "The bone marrow cells led to growth of new blood …

An innovative new shoe could significantly reduce the number of diabetic foot amputations from inadequate blood flow by replicating the pumping mechanism of the body’s circulatory system. Pulseboot, which was developed in the U.K., is drawing interest in a number of other countries, including the U.S. The design, created five …

The Milliman Medical Index measures the healthcare costs for a typical American family of four receiving healthcare benefits through an employer-sponsored preferred provider organization plan. For the second consecutive year, the increase over the prior year on a percentage basis was the lowest in the history of the study and …

Researchers from Sweden have demonstrated that brown cells as well as "brite" cells exist in the neck region in adult humans. The "classical" brown fat tissue, common in newborns but previously not thought to be present in adults, has potent energy burning capacity. "If we can find out how to …

Most American adults aren’t meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to new government statistics. About 79% of adults don’t meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or …

The number of physicians participating in accountable care organizations (ACOs) has increased drastically since 2012, according to the 2013 Physician Compensation Report. Last year, just 8% of the nation’s physicians were either in an ACO or planned to be in one within the year. This year, 24% of respondents are …

Using smaller plates and circling the buffet table before selecting foods are two strategies that can help dieters avoid overeating. Research showed that when faced with a variety of food at one sitting people tend to eat more. The temptation of a variety of foods is what makes it particularly …

Recent studies used electronic media including an internet program, computer game and a video game, to examine behavior changes such as an increase in fruit or vegetable consumption, increase in physical activity, and improved disease states. An increase in physical activity, weight loss, a decrease in systolic blood pressure, and …

A new study revealed that hypoglycemia was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, all-cause hospital admissions and death in type 2 diabetes patients, whether it was severe or mild. The findings suggest that such patients may require more clinical attention, researchers noted. Diabetes Care, April 2013