Obese women encouraged to eat water-rich foods lost significantly more weight than counterparts who were told to eat less fat.
Read More »Albuminuria Present In 10% Of Those With PreDiabetes
Microalbuminuria was is common among those with diabetes, but it is also present in the early stages of glucose intolerance.
Read More »Newer Beta-blocker Coreg Safer for Diabetics
The beta-blocker blood pressure medicine Coreg proved significantly better in keeping blood sugar levels from rising in diabetics than metaprolol, another widely used member of the beta-blocker family.
Read More »400 IU/Daily of Vitamin E May Increase Risk of Dying
People taking vitamin E supplements of 400 IU or more per day had an increased risk of death.
Read More »High-Dose Atorvastatin Associated with Worsening Glycemic Control
Atorvastatin was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of developing an HbA1c greater than 6 — both in non-diabetics and in diabetics.
Read More »All Drug Shipments From Canada to US May Be Halted
Canadian Health Minister, Ujjal Dosanjh, said ‘’We certainly cannot be the drugstore for the United States of America.’
Read More »Pioglitazone Shown to Reverse Thickening of Carotid Artery Wall
Pioglitazone may have benefits beyond improving metabolic control in patients with type 2diabetes. Changes Associated With Reduced Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
Read More »Wonder Pill, Rimonabant, Makes You Lose Weight And Keep It Off
An experimental wonder drug, Rimonabant, helps you lose weight, quit smoking and it also helps protect your heart.
Read More »Walking Downhill Lowers Blood Sugar, Uphill Lowers Cholesterol Levels
Triglycerides were lowered only by walking uphill and glucose tolerance was most improved by walking downhill.
Read More »Surgery Effective in Diabetics with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Based on the study results, physicians should consider surgery as a viable treatment for diabetic patients with symptomatic CTS.
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