Resveratrol supplementation does not improve plasma lipids or insulin sensitivity in non-obese women, nor does it affect its putative targets in fat or muscle….
Read More »Metformin Boosts Lung Cancer Survival
Previous findings that diabetes patients have longer survival after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) probably reflect use of the drug metformin….
Read More »High-Carbs Raise Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment
A diet high in carbohydrates and sugar may raise the risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly, whereas a diet high in fat and protein may reduce this risk….
Read More »Reducing HbA1c Less than 1 Point Reduces Risk of Dying within 5 Years by 50 Percent
Patients who had suboptimal glycemic control and reduced their HbA1c value by slightly less than 1% were 50% less likely to die within 5 years than were patients whose HbA1c did not improve….
Read More »Firstborn and Premature Children Have Increased Risk of Obesity and Diabetes
A woman’s health before pregnancy is reflected in her child’s health for life….
Read More »The Four Main Risk Factors for PAD
Four risk factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) account for the vast majority of cases….
Read More »Age Itself Should Not Dictate Therapy
According to a new consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association and the American Geriatrics Society, treatment goals for older adults with type 2 diabetes should take into account life expectancy and the presence of comorbidities….
Read More »Tresiba (Degludec) Insulin Gets EU Backing
Novo Nordisk’s ultra-long-acting insulin Tresiba has been recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency in an important boost for the Danish drugmaker’s key new product….
Read More »Regular Glucose Monitoring Increases Medication Adherence and Reduces A1c
Blood glucose monitoring at least once a day is associated with reduced A1C levels and greater adherence to medication in type 2 diabetes patients who do not take insulin….
Read More »Beans or Lentils Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Eating a cup of beans or lentils every day may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and possibly reduce their risk of heart attacks and stroke….
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