The combination of insulin and metformin results in superior glycemic control.
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Issue 133 Item 10 Long-Acting Nifedipine Formulation Improves Insulin Sensitivit
Japanese researchers report, that in patients with hypertension, Controlled-release nifedipine (nifedipine-CR) is associated with improved insulin sensitivity.
Read More »Issue 134 Item 14 Diabetics With Prior Foot Ulcer Prone to Falls
Falls are common among diabetic patients with prior foot ulcers, according to new study.
Read More »Issue 134 Item 3 Employees Who Control Their Blood Glucose Are More Productive
Studies show that those who control their BG earn $1700 more
Read More »Issue 129 Item 13 Score One For Low-Carb Diet
Atkins diet trimmed significantly more pounds and body fat in obese but otherwise healthy women than a traditional low-fat diet.
Read More »Issue 131 Item 11 Initial Treatment with Insulin for Type 2’s Provide Better Out
Starting treatment with insulin early in the course of type 2 diabetes may improve metabolic control.
Read More »Issue 127 Item 4 A New Two-Step Screening Protocol for Type 2 Diabetes
OGTT was not required to identify the large majority of diabetic patients in this two-step screening procedure.”
Read More »Issue 129 Item 2 Cost of Diabetes is Exploding
Cost of medical care for a person with diabetes: $10,071 per year, compared with $2,669 for a person without diabetes.
Read More »Issue 132 Item 15 Niacin Safe for Treating Patients Who Have Diabetes and High C
Treating diabetic patients with the cholesterol-lowering drug niacin does not result in increased heart attacks or mortality, despite historical evidence that niacin raises blood sugars.
Read More »Prandin (Repaglinide) Approved for Combination Therapy With Ins
Studies Show Greater Glycemic Improvements With Prandin and Sensitizers Compared to Monotherapy in Treating Type 2 Diabetes
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