KEEP BUT DO NOT DISPLAY

Diabetes Most Prevalent in Southern United States: Diabetes prevalence is highest in the Southern and Appalachian states and lowest in the Midwest and the Northeast of America. Diabetes mellitus is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 70,000 annual deaths. This is the first …

Thirty percent of US public have hypertension, much of which is due to excessive sodium intake. One of the first studies to estimate the economic benefits of lowering sodium consumption among the US public has found that $18 billion in healthcare costs for hypertension could be saved every year if …

Weight Loss is Good for the Kidneys: Losing weight may preserve kidney function in obese people with kidney disease, according to a study. The findings indicate that taking off the pounds could be an important step kidney disease patients can take to protect their health. Weight loss can improve a …

More Money Spent on Diabetes Meds than on Any Other Condition: The Diabetes UK Center claimed that the increase was being pushed up by younger people developing Type 2 diabetes and being prescribed insulin to manage their condition. A spokeswoman for the center stated that, “Type 2 is increasing in …

B12 Deficiency in Diabetes: Although metformin use and advanced age are associated with vitamin B12 deficiency and often present in Type 2 diabetic patients, the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in the diabetic population is unknown. So in a cross sectional study of 203 outpatient Type 2’s they looked at B12 …

Generic Starlix™ Gets FDA Approval. Nateglinide, the generic for Starlix, which is indicated in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, will be made by Par Pharmaceutical. Nateglinide tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Nateglinide lowers blood glucose …

No Car and Easy Access to Fast-Food Restaurants Prompts Weight Gain. A published study suggests that individuals who live close to a fast-food restaurant and do not have access to a car are more likely to have excess weight than car owners residing in the same neighborhood. Analyzing data on …

Cinnamon for Type 2 diabetes works for some. To determine whether cinnamon lowers HbA1c in patients with Type 2 diabetes, researchers performed a randomized, controlled trial of 109 Type 2 diabetic (HbA1c >7.0) pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Control was usual care with management changes by their primary care physician …

Raisins Help Protect Your Teeth and Gums. Clinical studies have found that, contrary to the prevailing beliefs that raisins contribute to tooth decay, raisins may actually help protect the teeth and gums. Five compounds (phytochemicals) were found that might contribute to the healthfulness of teeth and gums — oleanolic acid, …

Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Type 2 Diabetes. Reduced need for meds, helped some lose weight compared to low-fat diet. The Mediterranean diet, long touted as a healthy eating plan, may help people with Type 2 diabetes stay off blood sugar-lowering medications, as well as help them lose weight …