That amount of aerobic exercise spread out over a week reduced systolic blood pressure an average of 12 points and the diastolic reading by 8 points.
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Pregabalin Relieves Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Lyrica (Pregabalin), just approved by the FDA was found to be a well-tolerated, effective treatment for the neuropathic pain and also improved sleep.
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Aspirin use among adults with diabetes: many miss out on effective and inexpensive therapy.
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Death rate from heart attack or stroke was 15 per cent lower in patients getting a diuretic.
Read More »15-Year Study Shows Link Between Fast Food, Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Participants who consumed fast food two or more times a week gained approximately 10 more pounds and had twice as great increase in insulin resistance,
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In the absence of substantial weight loss, regular exercise is required for sustained improvements in glucose homeostasis.
Read More »HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides Drive CAD Risk in Diabetics
The combination of low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Women With Diabetes Do Worse After Stenting
When people with diabetes undergo coronary artery stenting to open clogs, women are more at risk for major adverse events than men.
Read More »Glargine Preferable to Ultralente Insulin for Type 1 Diabetes
Glargine is associated with slightly but significantly lower A1c and with fewer hypoglycemic events than ultralente insulin used as a basal insulin for treatment of type 1 diabetes.
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Free Nutrition Education Materials Whether your patients are ready to make complete lifestyle changes or simply ready to take the first step, heart health education can make a huge difference. Based on the American Heart Association’s Dietary Guidelines, Destination! Heart Healthy Eating provides tools that can assist you in effectively …
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