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In a recent analysis, resveratrol was seen to strengthen the effects of metformin, help prevent the onset of nephropathy and retinopathy, and improve cardiac health in patients with type 2 diabetes. Data also showed the compound may help lower blood pressure and body weight, and improve cholesterol levels. This is …

Using data from the 1999-2010 U.S. NHANES survey, researchers found that men who were obese at age 25 had a 23.1% estimated probability of class III obesity (defined as a BMI greater than 40) after age 35, while men of a normal weight at age 25 only had a 1.1% …

A follow-up study of patients with PD who participated in an earlier "proof of concept" clinical trial using exenatide showed that improvements persisted twelve months after discontinuing exenatide therapy. Several recent discoveries have highlighted common cellular pathways that potentially relate neurodegenerative processes with abnormal mitochondrial function and abnormal glucose metabolism. …

A study revealed diabetes patients who received care at a patient-centered medical home attained a 21% reduction in health costs at one year. Researchers also noted a 34% decrease in emergency department visits, an 18% drop in specialist visits, and a 32% cut in outpatient care costs. Researchers analyzed nearly …

FDA Safety Communication: Shasta Technologies GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips May Report False Results The FDA is advising people with diabetes and health care professionals to stop using GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips because the strips may report incorrect blood glucose levels. The FDA recommends the use of alternative glucose …

A survey of 1,001 adults revealed consumers’ top three go-to websites. The survey revealed 53% of responding consumers checked WebMD for health information, while 22% used Wikipedia and 16% used advocacy group websites such as American Cancer Society resources. Research by Makovsky Health and Kelton, 2015 

A lower percentage of type 2 diabetes cases is going undiagnosed than was the case in the past couple of decades, researchers found. In an analysis of NHANES data, only 11% of the national burden of diabetes was attributable to undiagnosed cases, compared with 16% about 15 years earlier. The …

According to a three year study, more people are using fitness trackers, but the devices are most effective as part of an employee wellness program that includes incentives linked to a healthy lifestyle. In the study, people who had not participated in fitness activities prior to using a fitness tracker …

Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Threatens Care (JAMA) 

A new study showed that obese, older white and black women require vitamin D levels of about 26 ng/mL for normal glucose metabolism. Women who met or exceeded the target levels also exhibited lower body fat and insulin, blood glucose and triglyceride levels than those who had lower rates, researchers …