New research suggests an association between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions – diabetes and atherosclerosis.
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Newer long-acting insulin analogs are only marginally better at preventing nighttime hypoglycemia than traditional NPH insulin, found investigators here in a systematic review.
Read More »CMS Proposes Unique Codes For Continuous Glucose Monitoring
CMS is proposing to establish unique codes for continuous glucose monitors, a decision that could help manufacturers secure reimbursement from both Medicare and private payors.
Read More »Type 2 Diabetes Often Asymptomatic in Children
The overall prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased 5-fold in the United States since the 1960s, and children and adolescents are among those affected. However, children often exhibit no symptoms.
Read More »Type 1 Diabetics Stop Insulin Injections After Risky Experiment
Risky Brazil Experiment Enables Type I Diabetics to Live Without Insulin, Other Medicines
Read More »Diabetes Complications Swelling U.S. Health Costs
Poorly managed type 2 diabetes costs the U.S. health system an extra $22.9 billion a year.
Read More »Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Can Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A drug designed to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may also be helpful for managing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
Read More »Vildagliptin Aids Glucose Control in Diabetics
Vildagliptin, a new dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, is a useful therapeutic option in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin monotherapy
Read More »Gastric Bypass Surgery Explored as Cure for Type 2 Diabetes
A bariatric surgery procedure used for treating severe obesity is now being explored as a cure for type 2 diabetes mellitus in normal-weight and moderately overweight patients with diabetes.
Read More »Diabetes Increases Risk for Memory Problems
A new study suggests that diabetes is a significant risk factor for a type of memory problem that doctors call “amnestic mild cognitive impairment.”
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