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Waist circumference (WC) correlates more strongly with several known cardiovascular risk factors than does body mass index (BMI).

Two injections of biphasic insulin aspart (70/30, is more effective then glargine.

According to a feasibility study, Dermatologists can consult on wound care via cell phone, improving the quality of care and reduce costs.

Chronic angiotensin II receptor blockade with olmesartan improves renal vascular perfusion despite significant blood pressure reductions in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Routine screening for diabetes type 2 every three years in older Americans could be conducted at acceptable cost using a random plasma glucose cut point of 130 mg/dL.

Calcium could reduce body weight by binding fat in the intestine and increasing its excretion from the body. Researchers provide first clinical evidence for weight loss effect of dairy products.

Doctors have found a way around a major obstacle in the effort to perfect transplants of islet cells. Only one pancreas needed for transplant of islet cells, rather then two or three.

Identifying the 41 million Americans thought to have pre-diabetes and another 5 million with undiagnosed diabetes; the vast majority, type 2 and encouraging them to improve their health.

Could be the first over the counter drug that the FDA has ever approved for weight loss.

Patients with PCOS need to be evaluated for liver disease and those with elevated ALT avoid alcohol and acetaminophen. Liver disease is often silent and often isn’t discovered until it reaches advanced levels.