Fatness and fitness contribute independently to changes in insulin sensitivity that could predispose teenagers to diabetes.
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Issue 150 Item 11 Long-Term Pharmacotherapy for Obesity Brings Small Overall Wei
Orlistat or sibutramines effectiveness over time averages less then 5% wt. loss
Read More »Issue 146 Item 8 Multiple Benefits to Group Diabetes Model in Physicians Office
Patients form their own support group. Over time, patients develop relationships with others in a way that is very difficult with the 15-minute drop-in visit a couple of times a year.
Read More »Issue 149 Item 9 Lead Levels Linked to Hypertension
Lead at levels far below those considered safe can increase blood pressure.
Read More »Issue 147 Item 9 PPAR-Gamma Important in Triglyceride and Glucose Regulation
PPAR-gamma is involved in the development of fatty liver. Deficiency of hepatic PPAR-gamma causes an impairment of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein clearance.
Read More »Issue 148 Item 6 Pramlintide Helpful Adjunct to Insulin in Type 2 Diabetics
Pramlintide a valuable addition to the arsenal of therapies available to patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Issue 148 Item 14 Primary Care Weight-Loss Initiative Cost-Effective
By six months patients had dropped an average of 10.5lbs (4.28 kilograms), with 43% shedding 5% or more of their original weight, and 13% losing 10% or more.
Read More »Issue 150 Item 10 Rapid A1c Availability Improves Clinical Decision-Making
Availability of rapid A1c changes provider behavior significantly
Read More »Issue 146 Item 3 Cardiovascular Risk Factors Affected By Diet
A high fat diet has a beneficial effect on postprandial glucose and insulin over time. Researchers report, a high fat diet has a beneficial effect on postprandial glucose and insulin over time but, it is associated with higher postprandial concentrations of triacylglycerols and non-esterified fatty acids,
Read More »Issue 149 Item 11 Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy Benefit Type 1’s
Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy is beneficial in patients with type 1 diabetes and GH deficiency.
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