Vitamin K supplementation for 36 months at doses that could be achieved through dietary intake may reduce progression of insulin resistance in older men, according to the results of a new study.
Read More »Diabetes Linked to Accelerated Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression
Patients with coronary artery disease and diabetes exhibit more extensive atherosclerosis and inadequate compensatory remodeling of the arterial wall, compared to patients without diabetes, according to new published findings.
Read More »Fasting Glucose Levels In Normal Range Independent Risk Factor For Diabetes
The risk of diabetes may increase with higher levels of fasting plasma glucose within the normal range.
Read More »Specialized Self-Assessment Program Improved Glycemic Control
A specialized self-assessment program successfully lowered HbA1c and helped patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes set appropriate goals for glycemic control, according to data presented in a poster at the American Association of Diabetes Educators 35th Annual Meeting.
Read More »Exercise Can Improve Blood Pressure, If Only Patients Knew
Working up a sweat could be the most important lifestyle change people with high blood pressure — or hypertension — can make in their daily lives. Yet, although patients who receive exercise counseling seem to listen, few physicians actually take the time to talk about physical activity with their patients, …
Read More »Arsenic Exposure May Be Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
In a study involving a representative sample of U.S. adults, higher levels of arsenic in the urine appear to be associated with increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Survey Explores the Impact of Insulin Injections and Communications between Patients and Healthcare Providers
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) today announced results from a survey conducted by Harris Interactive highlighting communication between people with diabetes that require insulin injections and their healthcare providers, and according to the survey results, 33 percent of respondents have experienced some level of dread relating to insulin …
Read More »Cardiovascular Disease Risk Increased in Women Following Gestational Diabetes
Young women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at significantly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, compared to women without GDM, according to a new study.
Read More »New Treatment for Diabetes Growing on Trees
A new possible food additive can reduce blood glucose levels by 28% for those with type 2 diabetes. A new study shows that a phytochemical in fruits and vegetables, called Emulin can help to reduce blood sugars in type 2 diabetics. This treatment for diabetes has been growing right in …
Read More »This Week’s Best Product
There are a lot of great pictures from the AADE conference and one of them is this week’s best product. Funny thing is, no one wanted to use it.
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