Forearm blood flow, measured by near-infrared spectroscopy, is reduced in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes who have no other clinical signs of vasculopathy.
Read More »Ziprasidone (Geodon) Associated With Increased Risk of Hyperglycemia, Diabetes
The warning refers to the increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in patients treated with ziprasidone and other atypical antipsychotics.
Read More »New Beta Cells Form in Response to Insulin Resistance
New study sheds light on the key mechanisms by which new pancreatic beta cells normally form in response to insulin resistance.
Read More »Data for Atkins & South Beach Dieters on Insulin Resistance, Obesity and the Fib
Insulin sensitivity may be more directly related to loss of intramyocellular or omental fat rather than loss of total body weight.
Read More »Exercise Stalls Effects of Aging on the Heart
Active Seniors Have Hearts Like Those Years Younger
Read More »ACE Inhibitors and ARB’s are Heart Savers for Diabetes Patients
Therapy emerges as a critical therapeutic intervention
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Depression Derails Diabetics’ Self-care
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People with diabetes who are depressed are less likely to watch what they eat, to exercise, and to take their medications.
Read More »Fibrate Plus Avandia or Actos Lowers “Good” Cholesterol
HDL levels dropped by 20%.
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Fruit Fly Pancreas Points to Possible Diabetes Cures
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Fruit flies have cells that function like a miniature pancreas, which is good news for researchers hoping to use the tiny insects to develop cures for diabetes.
Read More »Ghrelin Elevated in Black Women Leads to Increased Food Intake & Diabetes
Subnormal postprandial ghrelin suppression in black women can play a role in their increased prevalence of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disorders.
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