A recently published article suggested that people suffering from depression could have a higher likelihood of contracting diabetes.
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Issue 149 Item 1 Alternative-Site Testing (AST) Is Consistent With Fingertip BG
AST results are consistent with fingertip BG results in both the fasting state and 2 h postmeal; no benefit from site preparation by local rubbing
Read More »Issue 149 Item 4 Patent Issued for New Implantable Glucose Biosensor
M-Biotech announced at the MedTech Conference in Irvine that it has received a third U.S. patent for its unique hydrogel technology used in its implantable glucose biosensor.
Read More »Issue 150 Item 5 Inhaled Insulin Not As Effective for Asthmatics
More insulin required for asthmatics to achieve glycemic control
Read More »Issue 146 Item 2 Even Attempted Weight Loss Reduces Mortality
Attempts at loss weight, whether successful or not, may reduce the risk of death.
Read More »Issue 149 Item 15 Aspirin’s Anti-Clotting Ineffective for those at Greatest Risk
Some people are resistant to the drug’ anti-clotting effect, and they may have a threefold higher risk of death, heart attack or stroke.
Read More »Issue 147 Item 5 Breakfast Reduces Chances of Obesity and Diabetes
People who eat breakfast are up to 50% less likely to be obese and diabetic than those who usually do not.
Read More »Issue 150 Item 15 New “GOT” Study to Help 6000 Type 2’s Achieve Glycemic Control
GOT (Glycemia Optimization Treatment), will examine whether varying dosing regimens of insulin in combination with oral agents will help patients with type 2 diabetes meet the AACE goal of an A1c of less than 6.5%
Read More »Dangerous Cardiovascular Complications Endanger Pregnant Diabet
Early development of a restrictive pattern of ventricular filling in pregnant diabetics can lead to complications during delivery.
Read More »Issue 148 Item 2 Long-Acting Nifedipine Seen as First-Line Option for Hypertensi
Long-acting nifedipine is as effective as conventional antihypertensives for preventing major nonfatal and fatal cardiovascular events in hypertensive diabetics.
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