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Two studies yielded “diametrically opposite results.
Read More »FDA Revises Rules on Promotion of Health Benefits of Foods
New ruling could affect choice for those with diabetes.
Read More »Researchers Shed Light on Genetic Defects That Cause Diabetes
Researchers visualize the protein that is mutated in most individuals having a form of diabetes called Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY).
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Oral ascorbic acid lowered arterial blood pressure and improved arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes
Read More »Irbesartan in Diabetics Reduces Albumin Excretion
In type 2 diabetics with microalbuminuria, irbesartan reduces albumin excretion independent of its antihypertensive effect.
Read More »Gene Type Forecasts Diabetic Nerve Damage
Diabetics with certain genes were more likely to develop diabetic neuropathy
Read More »Reducing Blood Pressure Prevents Dementia
Prevention of dementia may emerge as a new indication for antihypertensive therapy.
Read More »Current Drug Practices Lipid Lowering Agents – Not all that benign
Similar issues arise with the approach toward dyslipidemia. Niacin is effective in reducing TGs and raising HDL but it can increase insulin resistance and deteriorate glycemic control 254, 255 . Nicotinic acid, cholestyramine, fenofibrate and possibly clofibrate increase the concentrations of homocysteine, an independent risk factor for CHD 256, 257 …
Read More »Three Giant Steps for Stem Cells
Specific genes have been identified that have the ability to develop into any of the 200.000 cells in the body.
Read More »High Blood Sugar Linked To Aging And Disease
Advanced glycation end products And Antioxidants Is it possible that by eating too many metabolically active dense carbohydrates, you are much more likely to accelerate aging and disease?
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