Fast-acting artificial insulin drugs work just as well as regular human insulin, but it’s unclear how they could affect the health of people with diabetes over the long run.
Read More »Metformin and Lifestyle Intervention Prevents Metabolic Syndrome
Lifestyle intervention is better then any drug and along with metformin works to prevent the metabolic syndrome(MS).
Read More »Diabetes Associated With Increased Mortality From Peptic Ulcer Complications
Among patients with bleeding or perforated peptic ulcers, those with diabetes appear to be at substantially increased risk of dying.
Read More »Glycemic Control Cuts Postoperative Infection in Diabetics
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels less than 7% prior to surgery are associated with a significantly lower rate of postoperative infections in diabetic patients.
Read More »Insulin Sensitivity Measures Predict Preeclampsia
Two measures of insulin sensitivity can predict which pregnant women are at risk for developing preeclampsia.
Read More »A1C Is Coronary Disease Predictor Even for Those Without Diabetes
Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is a useful and reliable risk indicator for developing CHD, even in people without diabetes whose A1C levels are in the high normal range.
Read More »Oral-lyn Results for Type 1s
Results Demonstrate Metabolic Control in Diabetes Showed a Significant Improvement When Compared to Standard Therapy.
Read More »Intensive Insulin Beneficial For Those With Long ICU Stays
Current data support careful maintenance of normoglycemia in most ICU patients, from admission onwards.
Read More »Hemoglobin A1c Levels Predict Risk of Peripheral Arterial Disease
The results suggest that poor glycemic control, as indicated by elevated HbA1c levels in individuals with diabetes, is associated with an increased risk of PAD independently of other known risk factors.
Read More »Blood Sugar Readings In A Painless Blink Of The Eye by Oculir, Inc.
Oculir™ is developing a non-invasive glucose meter that measures glucose from the white of the eye (the conjunctiva). No contact with the eye is required; simply point the sensor at the eye and click.
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