Hypoglycemia has been reported with all the fluoroquinolones and appears to occur most frequently in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are receiving therapy with oral hypoglycemics.

Coadministration of certain statin drugs with cytochrome P450-3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors should be avoided.

Abruptly discontinuing long-term use of ibuprofen and naproxen run a higher risk of heart attack for a few weeks immediately afterward.

Oral health can be directly related to blood glucose control

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved omega-3 acid ethyl esters (Omacor®) for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia.

Hypertensive patients taking a combination of an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker are much less likely to experience an MI or stroke than are those on a beta-blocker and diuretic.

Stimulates the metabolism of body fat, to help patients lose an average of 6.2 pounds over 12 weeks.

May offer explanation for less type 2 diabetes in white population.

The risk of cardiovascular mortality was similar in patients with and without the metabolic syndrome.

Leucine, an essential amino acid found eggs, provides a weight loss advantage during dieting by helping to reduce loss of lean tissue, promote loss of body fat, and stabilize blood glucose levels.