Among patients with bleeding or perforated peptic ulcers, those with diabetes appear to be at substantially increased risk of dying.
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Glycemic Control Cuts Postoperative Infection in Diabetics
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels less than 7% prior to surgery are associated with a significantly lower rate of postoperative infections in diabetic patients.
Read More »Insulin Sensitivity Measures Predict Preeclampsia
Two measures of insulin sensitivity can predict which pregnant women are at risk for developing preeclampsia.
Read More »A1C Is Coronary Disease Predictor Even for Those Without Diabetes
Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is a useful and reliable risk indicator for developing CHD, even in people without diabetes whose A1C levels are in the high normal range.
Read More »Oral-lyn Results for Type 1s
Results Demonstrate Metabolic Control in Diabetes Showed a Significant Improvement When Compared to Standard Therapy.
Read More »Intensive Insulin Beneficial For Those With Long ICU Stays
Current data support careful maintenance of normoglycemia in most ICU patients, from admission onwards.
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FIRST INSULIN PUMP WITH REAL-TIME CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time System Allows Patients to Make Immediate Diabetes Management Decisions; Marks Major Step Toward an Artificial Pancreas. Paradigm® REAL-Time Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, a progressive new therapy available for patients who use insulin to treat diabetes. For …
Read More »Hemoglobin A1c Levels Predict Risk of Peripheral Arterial Disease
The results suggest that poor glycemic control, as indicated by elevated HbA1c levels in individuals with diabetes, is associated with an increased risk of PAD independently of other known risk factors.
Read More »Blood Sugar Readings In A Painless Blink Of The Eye by Oculir, Inc.
Oculir™ is developing a non-invasive glucose meter that measures glucose from the white of the eye (the conjunctiva). No contact with the eye is required; simply point the sensor at the eye and click.
Read More »Shocking Kidney Stones Can Raise Risk for Diabetes
Shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL), a noninvasive technique that uses sound waves to sonically disintegrate stones within the urinary track, appears to increase the risk of diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure).
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