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The presence of diabetes mellitus approximately doubles the risk of a wide range of vascular diseases according to the study. Evidence is also emerging that diabetes is associated with nonvascular conditions. Fasting glucose levels of more than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) were associated with death, but levels of 70 to …

The Southeastern US has been dubbed the “diabetes belt” with 644 mostly southern counties presenting above average rates of diabetes, according to new research by the CDC. There are more than 18 million diabetes sufferers nationwide, with a state pattern emerging for overall averages that matches known risk factors like …

The study population included 3,554 men and women, age 18 to 30 at baseline, whose weights were followed during six follow-up visits over 20 years. Participants reported their activity levels over the previous year at each visit: high, moderate or low levels (or inconsistent activity if categories changed over time). …

The average, annual healthcare cost for people without diabetes is approximately $4,400. But for people with diabetes, the cost is $11,700. And for diabetes patients with complications, the average annual cost rises to $20,700. Add to this the impact on work productivity and employer costs and the numbers increase considerably. …

Basal vs. Lispro Mix 75/25: This study compared the durability of glycemic control of twice-daily insulin lispro mix 75/25 (LM75/25: 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension/25% lispro) and once-daily insulin glargine, added to oral antihyperglycemic drugs in Type 2 diabetes patients. From the results it was concluded that a modestly longer …

Worldwide Adult Obesity Prevalence Has Doubled Since 1980: Three studies recently published in The Lancet suggest the worldwide prevalence of obesity has doubled since 1980, but that average blood pressure and cholesterol levels have decreased in wealthy Western countries. According to the findings, more than one in 10 of the …

Outdoor Exercise Healthier than Gym Workouts: The study found that exercise in natural environments was linked to greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Levels of tension, confusion, anger and depression were found to be lowered by exercising outside. As well as improved mental health benefits, those studied …

AHA: More Than One-Third of U.S. Could Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2030: If current policies and prevention strategies go unchanged, the U. S. is facing “a cardiovascular crisis of alarming proportions,” said. Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association. The aging U.S. population and the increase in medical spending are the …

FDA Says “Maybe Later” to Inhaled Insulin: MannKind’s whistle-sized inhaled insulin device, Afrezza, was designed to administer mealtime doses of powdered insulin in metered, single-use cartridges but ran into problems with the FDA over a redesign. FDA has asked for a new trial in Type 1 diabetes patients and another …

Most People Want to Know the Risk of Getting Diabetes: Researchers from Tufts Medical Center led a study of more than 1,400 people to determine if people would be willing to pay for a new blood test that would indicate the chances of developing a disease but would not help …