Caffeine could interfere with the body’s ability to handle blood sugar, thus worsening type 2 diabetes.
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Work-Time Physical Activity Can Reduce Mortality in Diabetic
Physical activity on the job had as big an effect as leisure-time workouts in reducing deaths from heart disease among patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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First OTC Cholesterol Drug Launched
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U.S. might be close behind.
Read More »Adiponectin Levels as Predictors of Type 2 Diabetes in Children
High adiponectin levels predicted lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Acetaminophen Linked to Decline in Renal Function
Higher lifetime use of aspirin and NSAIDs is not associated with renal function decline, but high acetaminophen use may increase the risk of loss of renal function.
Read More »Heart Enlargement Appears Early in Type 1 Diabetes
Children and adolescents with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes, particularly girls, show early signs of changes in the heart.
Read More »Microalbuminuria A Predictor of Endothelial Dysfunction in Asymptomatic Patients
Levels of C-reactive protein were significantly higher in patients with microalbuminuria than in those with normoalbuminuria.
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Green, Oolong Tea Significantly Reduce Risk of Hypertension
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Drinking 120 mL to 599 mL of tea per day showed a 46% decrease in risk of developing hypertension compared with nonhabitual drinkers.
Read More »Soy Protein Improves Lipid Profile & Reduces Albumin Excretion inType 2’s
Soy protein consumption improves several markers in Type 2 diabetes.
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Fatty Liver in Hypertensives Tied to Insulin Resistance
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Fatty liver disease without elevated liver enzymes occurs significantly more often in people with arterial hypertension than in the general population and appears to be related to insulin resistance.
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