While nutrients appear to stimulate glucagon secretion by alpha-cells of the pancreas, output is suppressed by activation of neighboring beta-cells.
Read More »Issue 147 Item 15 Physician Effectiveness With Lifestyle Modification to Improve
Physicians were effective except for getting patients to exercise The object of the study was to determine the effectiveness of physician advice on hypertension-related lifestyle modification in individuals with diabetes
Read More »Issue 149 Item 8 C-Peptide Improves Sensory Nerve Function in Type 1 Diabetes
Treatment with C-peptide improves sensory nerve function in patients with type 1 diabetes
Read More »Issue 148 Item 9 Key Findings: Diabetes Is Caused By A Virus
There is strong evidence suggesting that diabetes is caused by a virus, and if true, a vaccine could prevent Type 1 diabetes.
Read More »Issue 147 Item 14 Unfit Kids by Race and Gender Develop Insulin Resistance
Treating insulin resistance in children can prevent or delay diabetes.
Read More »Issue 149 Item 10 Cranberry Juice Raises HDL Cholesterol Levels
Free radical damage is decreased after one serving a day and overcomes the oxidant stress of fructose.
Read More »Issue 149 Item 2 Newest-Generation Calcium Channel Blockers Better Tolerated By
Lercanidipine and lacidipine, both newest-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, are much better tolerated than third-generation amlodipine, say researchers.
Read More »Issue 147 Item 13 Exercise (VERB) The Answer to Preventing, Diabetes, CVD and Ca
Active people live longer, healthier lives. CDC begins new program “VERB” SEE THE STEP PROGRAM. Do something – anything – as long as you’re active
Read More »Issue 149 Item 9 Lead Levels Linked to Hypertension
Lead at levels far below those considered safe can increase blood pressure.
Read More »Issue 149 Item 1 Alternative-Site Testing (AST) Is Consistent With Fingertip BG
AST results are consistent with fingertip BG results in both the fasting state and 2 h postmeal; no benefit from site preparation by local rubbing
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