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An NIH study has established a link between vitamin E supplementation and prostate cancer. Men who took 400 iu’s of vitamin E daily had more prostate cancers compared with men who took a placebo. The findings showed that, per 1,000 men, there were 76 prostate cancers in men who took …

As reported at the EASD in Lisbon, the number of diabetes patients has increased greatly. IDF estimates that worldwide, there are about 366 million people with diabetes, up from the 300 million reported in 2009. In addition, the estimate also included 4.6 million deaths from diabetes each year. These numbers …

This will come as little surprise to those with kids but being a parent speeds up weight gain over a lifetime, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and other universities. They analyzed data from a national longitudinal survey that tracked changes in …

“There are some major errors in their estimations,” says Jason Block, the study’s lead researcher and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Block and colleagues surveyed 547 people, ages 11 to 20, as they left five restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts and Wendy’s. Adolescents were asked …

Race and ethnicity may influence A1c results and, therefore, the diagnostic accuracy of the test. Researchers examined the sensitivity and specificity of A1c as a diagnostic test for diabetes and prediabetes in 482 non-pregnant Arab adults. A1c levels were 5.9% in 52 individuals with undiagnosed diabetes, 5.2% in 223 individuals …

US researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of intensive vs standard blood pressure control in patients with diabetes or impaired fasting glucose. They identified 13 suitable studies that included 37,736 enrollees. “Intensive BP control was associated with a 10% reduction in all-cause mortality (odds ratio, …

Meals made up of one-third protein, one-third fat and one-third carbohydrates allow the body to function best, researchers found. They fed slightly overweight people different diets and studied the effect of the diet on gene expression. Gene expression describes the process in which information from a gene’s DNA sequence is …

A new study has suggested that notable levels of calcium accumulation in coronary arteries can be a sign of impending heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The study led by UC Irvine’s Heart Disease Prevention Program, involved 6,600 people ages 45 to 84. The results …

Novo Nordisk has filed for regulatory approval of the ultra-long-acting insulins Degludec and DegludecPlus in Europe. According to their press release Novo will also be submitting both drugs to the FDA within two weeks. Both drugs will be available with a pen delivery system.

The advantages of insulin pens may reduce resistance to initiating and adhering to insulin therapy. Many patients resist insulin initiation due to concerns about complexity or a general resistance to injections; many patients’ concerns about insulin initiation may stem from perceptions about the pain and inconvenience of using vials and …