Results of positron emission tomography (PET) scans predict outcomes after revascularization in patients with diabetes and ischemic left ventricular dysfunction.
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Risk of Common Infections Elevated in Diabetics
People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at increased risk of common infections including urinary and lower respiratory tract infections
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If you have high blood pressure, a daily bar-sized serving of flavonol-rich dark chocolate might lower your blood pressure and improve insulin resistance.
Read More »Low Chromium Increases Risk of Heart Attack
Low levels of the mineral chromium have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack in men.
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A black elderberry extract, appears to short-circuit flu and cold symptoms. There is more evidence that this herbal treatment — if taken when flu-like symptoms first appear — could help people get through the flu and colds a bit easier. A small study published five years ago showed that 93% …
Read More »Tips to Help Patients Avoid Medication Errors
Help avoid medication errors by learning from your colleagues’ experiences. Download and Print ‘Tips to Help Patients Avoid Medication Errors’
Read More »New Diabetes Vision Treatment
An international study led by a Joslin Diabetes Center scientist suggests a new treatment may be effective in reducing vision loss in diabetes patients.
Read More »‘Food Police’ Have to Admit That Caloric Intake Not to Blame for Childhood Obesi
Lack of physical activity is the real culprit according to a study published last week.
Read More »Metformin as Monotherapy in Overweight or Obese Type 2 Patients
Metformin can help tackle their diabetes while also protecting against diabetes-related organ damage.
Read More »Free Diabetes Drugs Could Save U.S. Money
No-cost ACE inhibitors would keep diabetics out of the hospital, and save Medicare $1,606 over each person’s life experts say.
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