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An educational program is effective to encourage health-seeking behavior for infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.

Older patients treated with the diabetes medications known as thiazolidinediones (which include rosiglitazone) had a significantly increased risk of heart attack, congestive heart failure and death, compared with the use of other hypoglycemic drugs, according to a study.

One more recent study is once again suggesting that waist-to-hip ratio is more sensitive than body mass index (BMI) at predicting risk of subsequent coronary disease. In a current on-line edition of Circulation.

Down in 2006 from 222mg/dL in 1962 and 204mg/dL in 2000 to 199 for 2005-2006. An analysis from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reports.

The cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) TaqIB polymorphism is associated with the risk of sudden death in type 2 diabetic patients, according to French researchers.

A review of previous studies indicates that people who currently smoke have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 44% compared with non-smokers, according to an article in JAMA.

Diabetics can now use the wand-like, gooseneck TempTouch before they begin their day’s activities. A spike in temperature warns that an infection is brewing so they can stay off their feet until the threat of an ulcer subsides.

Age isn’t a factor when it comes to improving your health and leading a healthier lifestyle, say researchers in the US who suggest that a better diet and exercise is all that’s needed to live better, even if you’ve had an unhealthy lifestyle in the past.

Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd., and Andromeda Biotech Ltd., agreed to develop and commercialize DiaPep277, an innovative and advanced drug for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

New Studies Bring More Information on Obesity Trends is from our friends at the NASO, one study points out the effect of beverages on total caloric intake.