Adults who gained weight during the first year following their initial diagnosis with type 2 diabetes had a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular-disease death and for all-cause death….
Read More »Measures of Kidney Function Remain Predictors of Kidney Disease and Death
Low estimated glomerular filtration rate and high albuminuria were associated with risk of death and end-stage renal disease regardless of the age of the individuals….
Read More »Smoking during Pregnancy Tied to Obesity in Kids
But breast-feeding and late weaning may cut some of the child’s risk….
Read More »Insulin Resistance in Middle-aged Patients Increases Atrophy of Brain in Alzheimer’s
Additionally, insulin resistance in this patient population may negatively affect gray matter volume in the medial temporal lobe….
Read More »Insulin Sensitivity Highest after Breakfast
Increased beta-cell responsiveness to glucose, disposition index; lower hepatic insulin extraction tends to be higher after breakfast….
Read More »Airport Full-Body Scans Can Cause Malfunction of Insulin Pumps and CGMS Systems
A new report suggests people with diabetes who wear an insulin pump or a continuous glucose monitoring device may encounter a problem when going through a full-body scanning machine….
Read More »Obese Adolescents Have Increased Risk for End-Stage Renal Disease
Being overweight and obese during adolescence appears related to an increased risk of all-cause treated end-stage renal disease (ESRD) during a 25-year period….
Read More »Web Browsing Improves Doctor-Patient Relationships
Before paying a visit to a general practitioner, searching for answers to health questions on the internet can help patients benefit more from the consultation….
Read More »US Approval for Degludec Pending
Novo Nordisk expects to receive U.S. regulatory approval for its key long-acting insulin degludec….
Read More »Exercising before Breakfast Increases Fat Loss
If you are going to exercise, do it before the first meal of the day….
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