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Diabetes Prevention Falls Short, Far Short
States are far from meeting 2010 goals. Americans with diabetes aren’t receiving preventive treatments as often or as thoroughly as they should, a new study says.
Read More »Moderate Aerobic Exercise Has Little Effect On Insulin Sensitiv
Three months of moderate aerobic exercise did not improve insulin sensitivity in obese men with type 2 diabetes taking oral hypoglycemic agents.
Read More »Issue 99 Item 14 What Does the HbA1c Results Mean? Not Much According to a Patie
The understanding of the meaning of an A1c tests is crucial to diabetes management according to a new study.
Read More »Diabetes Costs 47,000 for Every Patient
Complications of diabetes cost the health care system about $47,000 per patient over the course of the person’s life.
Read More »Issue 99 Item 3 “Twelve Years Before Diagnosis”
Almost 2 years later and we are still not catching diabetes early enough
Read More »Kidney Disease a Quiet Killer for Patients with Diabetes
“Kidney disease is an under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated” Checking for urine microalbumin and protein are essential in catching it early.
Read More »Acarbose Relieves Constipation in Patients with Diabetes
60% of patients with diabetic neuropathy have constipation
Read More »Issue 99 Item 13 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in People With Diabetes
People with diabetes are at increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
Read More »Losartan Versus HCTZ in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Losartan 50 mg was effective in reducing blood pressure and albuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients.
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