The lifetime risk of nephropathy among hypertensive patients with Type 2 diabetes may be greater than previously reported….

Using proteinuria in combination with eGFR may reduce unnecessary referrals for care at the cost of not referring or delaying referral for some patients who go on to develop kidney failure, according to Canadian researchers….  

Gait speed correlated with expected years of life remaining to people aged 65 years and older, with increased walking speed predicting longer life expectancy….

In mice, a compound known as betulin lowered cholesterol, helped prevent diet-induced obesity and improved insulin sensitivity….

Vinegar, when taken regularly, can help manage diabetes, moderate food cravings and increase the body’s absorption of calcium resulting to healthier bones….

Researchers found a seasonal variation in urinary albumin-to-creatine ratios (UACR) in patients with Type 2 diabetes….

Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improved left ventricular function in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy….

Patient demographics such as ethnicity and age may play a large role in determining whether or not they receive appropriate Type 2 diabetes care….

This weekend Steve and I are at the International CES Show in Las Vegas, and technology for health is booming. Two years ago, not a single health related exhibit was available, last year there were 2 and now there is a whole section of the show dedicated to Digital Health …

Does your patient have a dog or cat with diabetes? They may not know how an accidental injection of insulin may affect them. In this week’s Disaster Averted a pet owner accidently stuck herself with 5 units of insulin but lucklily was smart enough to call 911. In this week’s …