Initiating atorvastatin at higher doses than the usual 10 mg starting dose provides patients with a greater success rate in achieving low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol goals, dropping levels by more than 50%. That, according to a study presented at the 13th International Symposium on Atherosclerosis.

According to official government statistics, the annual snapshot of the nation’s health, put together by the National Center for Health Statistics, also shows that nearly a third of Americans are obese and two-thirds overweight.

This comes from the opinions expressed by 46 patients with diabetes. This is important information in designing effective interventions

Its easy, simple and it works! But lets not call it exercise, that’s a dirty word, lets call it increasing physical activity!

A high-protein diet lowers blood glucose postprandially in persons with type 2 diabetes and improves overall glucose control. A five-week high-protein diet improves glycemic control and lipid profiles without adversely affecting renal function in type 2 diabetes.

Only a third of the nearly 65 million Americans at risk for heart disease are taking aspirin.

Only a third of the nearly 65 million Americans at risk for heart disease are taking aspirin.

Babies born to mothers who have diabetes have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular malformations, according to recent British report.

Recent clinical trials and guidelines suggest that patients with diabetes should be treated with multiple antihypertensives to achieve blood pressure target goals in order to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

The age at which infants are introduced to cereal foods may affect their risk of developing childhood, or type 1, diabetes. Waiting until the age of 3 to introduce solid foods is recommended.