New findings show that women who are breastfeeding can be reassured that if they take metformin for diabetes it won’t harm their baby.
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Periodontal Disease Linked to Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes
Brushing and flossing could do more than just maintain healthy teeth and gums; they also could help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people with diabetes.
Read More »Enhancing the Effects of Sulfonylureas when Administered with an ACE Inhibitor
ACE inhibitors may cause a temporary increase of the insulin sensitivity, which leads to an increased risk of hypoglycemia.
Read More »Caffeine Reduces Nocturnal Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
The suggested beneficial effects seen here may indicate a role for caffeine in reducing nocturnal hypoglycemia.
Read More »Insulin Identified as Trigger for Causing Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin, the hormone most closely linked to diabetes, has turned out to be the cause of the inherited form of the blood sugar disease.
Read More »Heart-Rate Profile during Exercise as a Predictor of Sudden Death
The heart-rate profile during exercise and recovery is a predictor of sudden death.
Read More »Pioglitazone Therapy Does Not Affect Coronary Flow in Diabetics
Pioglitazone therapy did not alter resting or adenosine-stimulated myocardial blood flow, or have an effect on coronary flow reserve.
Read More »WELL Diet More Effective Than Regular Low-Fat Diet
A diet with specified targets for fruit, vegetable and dairy intake — the WELL diet — is more effective than a typical low-fat diet in reducing blood pressure.
Read More »Asian Americans Face Higher Diabetes Risk and Not Being Screened
A significant risk factor for diabetes among Asian Americans — even among those who aren’t overweight.
Read More »AACE Announces New A1c Standard of 6.5% and Lower
Fasting blood sugar levels should be lower than 110 mg/dL and lower than 140 mg/dL two hours after eating a meal.
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