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Worldwide Diabetes Will Double By 2030
U.S. will have over 30 million,but the most significant increases are expected in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa and India.
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Hypoglycemia Increases Ischemic Retinal Injury
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Hypoglycemia increases the injury associated with pressure-induced retinal ischemia in a rat model. This could have important implications for patients with diabetic eye disease.
Read More »Low HDL-C Ups Risk of Breast Cancer in Older Overweight Women
Women with type 2 diabetes usually have low HDL-C, increasing risk for breast cancer.
Read More »SportBrain istepX The USB uploadable pedometer.
With its large LCD display, the SportBrain iStep X is a perfect companion for your daily lifestyle! At any time, you can view your daily steps with its 1 1/4″ display. On the back, plug your iStep into the computer, upload your data
Read More »Insulin Sooner Than Later For Reduced Risk of Complications
The availability of new insulin analogues has expanded therapeutic options using an earlier transition from monotherapy to combination therapy to minimize disease-associated morbidity.
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A1c Predicts Success of Amputation in Diabetics
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An A1c of greater than 10% suggests that an amputation will fail and further surgery will be required.
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GLP-1 and Pioglitazone Work Together to Lower Glucose
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Treatment with GLP-1 alone or with pioglitazone was linked to decreased appetite.
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Use of ACE Inhibitors to Reduce Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The use of ACE inhibitor therapy in the early treatment of type 2 diabetes is associated with reduced risk of mortality.
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Diabetics Treated With Diet Only Have More Complications
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People with diabetes on “diet only” do less monitoring and do not take their diet seriously.
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