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Nonfasting triglyceride (TG) levels are easier to obtain than fasting TG levels and may offer significant prognostic value. That, according to the results of the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT) published in the May 12 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Diabetes appears to raise the risk of developing colon cancer, suggest the findings from a retrospective case-control study.

Study confirms need for regular thyroid dysfunction screening.

A novel anti-inflammatory compound, reduces the incidence of diabetes in mice prone to developing the condition.

Low- or moderate- carbohydrate energy bars don’t reduce insulin levels in the blood as much as was thought.

Blood glucose monitoring at alternative sites is consistent with fingertip results in the fasting state and 120 minutes after eating but not at 60 minutes after eating or after exercise.

Survey results by a national healthcare labor union indicate hospital nurses in America are caring for too many patients and that understaffing is resulting in poor patient care and nurse burnout.

A history of irregular menses is an independent predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus.

A new bachelor’s degree program in orthothics and prosthetics is being offered in 4 schools.

Nasal metoclopramide may prove superior to oral tablets in treating diabetic patients with symptomatic gastroparesis.