Treatment with inhaled insulin (INH) is associated with an increase in insulin antibodies, but continuing studies indicate that the insulin antibodies are not associated with increased hemoglobin A1c (HA1c), increased need for insulin, hypoglycemia, or allergic reactions.
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Issue 151 Item 4 Diabetes Linked to Menstrual Problems
Women younger than 30 with type 1 diabetes may be more likely than others to have problems with menstruation, including longer and heavier periods.
Read More »Issue 154 Item 12 Calcium Channel Blocker Rivals Beta Blocker in Preventing Deat
New-onset diabetes lower with CCB
Read More »Issue 156 Item 13 Health Literacy Group Targets U.S. Diabetes Epidemic
A task force of experts in cardiology, endocrinology, diabetes education and health literacy announced the launch of an initiative to help raise public awareness and understanding of type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Issue 158 Item 8 Glucose, Cholesterol Interact & Raises Heart Disease Risk in Hy
Elevated glucose and cholesterol levels work together to magnify the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in hypertensive patients.
Read More »ARB & ACE Combination Best in Diabetic Nephropathy
Combining angiotensin II receptor blockade with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition improved albuminuria and lipid profile compared with either therapy alone in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Read More »Issue 153 Item 11 Metformin-Glipizide Combo Is More Effective Than Monotherapy I
A single-tablet combination of metformin and glibenclamide is more effective at lowering blood glucose than is monotherapy with either drug.
Read More »Issue 157 Item 6 Studies Reveal Good News Regarding Liver Safety of Pioglitazone
PIO continues to demonstrate its safety.
Read More »Issue 154 Item 10 Vigorous Exercise Vs. Walking to Prevent Heart Attacks
While government recommendations say that 30 minutes of moderate daily activity, such as brisk walking, will ward of heart disease, a study found.
Read More »Diabetes? Check Your Mouth for Clues
Warning signs include bleeding gums and bad breath. Consumer surveys show 75 percent of the general population – including 71 percent of baby boomers – don’t know bad breath and bleeding gums are often a strong indicator of diabetes. Dentists are key overall health care partners and can play an …
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