Treatment with testosterone can reduce the gain in visceral adipose tissue and loss of skeletal muscle seen in non-obese aging men, according to a new report.
Read More »Diabetics More Likely To Die After Heart Attack
Mortality is still higher in those with diabetes than in non-diabetics, even though the treatment of people with diabetes who suffer a heart attack has improved.
Read More »“Medical Myths” Debunked
Have you ever had a patient come to you tell you someone said ………….., and you laughed. Well check out Medical Myths-Debunked and you can learn how those silly things get started.
Read More »Diabetes Test Strips Recalled
Test strips used with the Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter produced readings 5% to 17% higher than actual levels and are being recalled, manufacturer Bayer Diabetes Care announced.
Read More »2008 ADA Clinical Recommendations Support Low-Carbohydrate Diets
For the first time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has come out in support of low-carbohydrate diets for people with diabetes who want to manage their weight. Recommendations cite importance of restricted calorie intake for diabetics wanting to manage their weight.
Read More »2008 ADA Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has updated its guidelines regarding medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including the use of low-carbohydrate diets to prevent diabetes, manage existing diabetes, and prevent or slow the rate of development of diabetes complications.
Read More »Vitamin A Suppresses Type 1 Diabetes
A study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown, for the first time, that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice prone to that disease.
Read More »38% Increase In Young Diabetics Hospitalized In US
According to a new study, there has been a significant increase in the number of young adults hospitalized with diabetes-related conditions in the United States over the last decade or so.
Read More »ADA Nutrition Guidelines Modified for Older Adults
A Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults has been developed to serve older adults, who have unique dietary needs and less familiarity with computer use vs younger persons.
Read More »Mental Health Linked to Amputation Risk in Diabetics
For U.S. veterans with diabetes, lower scores on a test of mental health functioning are associated with an increased risk of major amputations, according to a new study.
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