Incident dysglycemia in those who are ICA positive is strongly predictive of Type 1 diabetes. Children with incident dysglycemia have an especially high risk.
Read More »Update on Generex Oral-lyn
An independent review of clinical trials of Generex Oral-lyn(TM) shows that the oral insulin spray has a faster onset of action and shorter duration of action than insulin delivered subcutaneously.
Read More »Breastfeeding Protects Moms from Metabolic Syndrome
A new study has revealed that breastfeeding can reduce a woman’s risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes.
Read More »Blood Sugar Intolerance May Predict Postpartum Ills
Screening moms-to-be might offer early warning of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Read More »Cardiovascular Risk in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Linked Primarily to Insulin Resistance
Youth with Type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population.
Read More »Cola Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Diabetes
Researchers have found for the first time that drinking more than 5 servings of sugar-sweetened cola a week prior to pregnancy significantly elevates the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy.
Read More »Self-Assessment Improves Diabetes Screening
A simple questionnaire on lifestyle, age, and health history could improve widespread diabetes screening efforts, researchers said.
Read More »Meta-Analysis Reaffirms Salt’s Link with Cardiovascular Disease
This large meta-analysis provides further evidence of the importance of salt in cardiovascular disease.
Read More »Prasugrel Exhibited Greater Antiplatelet Activity than Clopidogrel in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Results from a new study showed patients with Type 2 diabetes who also had coronary artery disease (CAD) experienced greater antiplatelet activity with the investigational antiplatelet drug prasugrel compared to Plavix (R) (clopidogrel).
Read More »Sliding Scale versus Tight Glycemic Control
Patients treated with TC experienced more blood glucose measurements in the target range as compared with patients treated with SS with relatively low hypoglycemia rates….
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