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New Protein Found that Causes Inflammatory Response Leading to Insulin Resistance: It has long been known that overactive immune cells can cause inflammation throughout the body, leading to insulin resistance and eventually Type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study has found a protein that plays a vital part of regulating …

KOMBIGLYZE™ XR (Saxagliptin and Metformin HCl Extended-Release) tablets approved in the U.S. for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults — the first and only once-a-day metformin extended-release (XR) plus DPP-4 inhibitor combination tablet. FDA Rejects Another New Diabetes Drug – Linjeta, a new rapid acting insulin. FDA …

Type 2’s Fail in Their Oral Care: Diabetes study reveals despite higher risks most people with diabetes don’t change their oral care routines. As a result of unstable blood glucose levels, diabetes increases a person’s risk of developing serious complications from poor oral hygiene. A study found that two-thirds active …

Dietary Fructose and Hypertension: The association between fructose and increased blood pressure is still incompletely defined because experimental studies have produced dissimilar conclusions. Amplified vasopressor responses to minimal stimuli and differing responses to fructose in peripheral versus central sites may explain the controversy. Fructose induces systemic hypertension through several mechanisms …

Diabetic Patients Use Tech to Communicate with Docs When It’s Free: Patients with diabetes may seek information from their physicians outside of scheduled office visits but are not willing to pay for such services, according to a new study. Among 300 patients with diabetes, the study authors noted, 42% communicated …

Increased Selenium Intake Associated with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Growing evidence raises concern about possible associations of high selenium exposure with diabetes in selenium-replete populations such as the US. These findings raise additional concerns about the association of selenium intake above the Recommended Dietary Allowance (55 μg/day) with diabetes …

Hidden Benefits of Exercise for Seniors: A group of four recent studies, shows a strong connection between seniors, exercise, and mental and physical health, especially among aging women. Researchers found that: women who exercise regularly at age 60 were almost twice as likely to live beyond 70 with no cognitive, …

Avoid This after Exercise if You Want to Drop Pounds: A study concluded that cooling off with a dip in the pool after a good work-out may make exercisers more likely to eat than those who don’t go for a swim after exercising. “Test subjects ate more after water immersions …

FDA: Chelation Products: Unapproved Over-the-Counter Drugs — Consumer Warning. FDA advised consumers to avoid “chelation” products that are marketed over-the-counter (OTC) to prevent or treat diseases. These products can cause serious harm, including dehydration, kidney failure, and death. All FDA-approved chelation products require a prescription because they can only be …

Rapid Rise in Diabetes Hospitalizations for Young Women: A new study shows a rapid increase in the number of hospitalizations due to diabetes for young adults particularly young women. Diabetes hospitalizations were up by 66% for all ages and sexes, but the number of diabetes hospitalizations among younger adults, ages …