Researchers reported that angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can improve coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Botulinum Toxin, Ginkgo Show Promise for Relieving Diabetic Neuropathy
Even a short treatment period can have an effect on neuropathic symptoms.
Read More »Active or Passive Smoking May Be Linked to Glucose Intolerance
Both active and passive smoking increase the risk of developing glucose intolerance, according to the results of a prospective cohort study.
Read More »Postprandial Blood Glucose Predicts Cardiovascular Events
Postprandial blood glucose is better than fasting blood glucose in predicting cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Once Daily ER Metformin Safe and Effective in Type 2 Diabetes
A single daily dose of 2000 mg. was shown to be effective in decreasing fasting plasma glucose levels.
Read More »Long-term Dietary Intervention May Reduce Risk for Insulin Resistance in Childre
Long-term, biannual dietary intervention reduces risk for insulin resistance in children, according to the results of a randomized study.
Read More »Gastric Electrical Stimulation Decreases Food Intake
In a study of healthy volunteers, gastric electrical stimulation (GES) using endoscopically placed electrodes reduced the subjects’ food and water intake and seemed to delay gastric empty.
Read More »Diabetes Drug Use by Children Doubled in US Over 3-Year Period
Between 2002 to 2005, the use of agents to prevent or treat type 2 diabetes among US children, 5 to 19 years of age, increased from about 0.3 to 0.6 per 1000, which could have “enormous implications” for long-term healthcare needs and expenses, new research shows.
Read More »Candesartan Reduces Inflammation, Boosts Insulin Sensitivity
Candesartan reduces inflammation, increases plasma adiponectin and improves insulin sensitivity in patients with hypertension, a new study shows.
Read More »Diabetes Sufferers Prefer Oral Management
A major international study has shown that many people with type-2 diabetes are not achieving optimal blood sugar control despite the availability of effective treatments – a shortfall that may underscore the benefits of dietary approaches.
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