In a study of type 1 diabetics, the highest glycosylated hemoglobin levels compared with the lowest levels were associated with more than double the mortality risk from any cause and more than triple the risk of death due cardiovascular disease.
Read More »75% of Children With Hypertension Are Undiagnosed
High blood pressure is something you may not associate with children, but some kids do have it, and it can mean serious health problems.
Read More »Markers Shown to Identify Diabetes in Still-Healthy People
In the first large scale, multiethnic study of its kind, researchers at UCLA have confirmed the role played by three particular molecules known as cytokines as a cause of type 2 diabetes, and further, have identified these molecules as early biological markers that may be used to more accurately predict …
Read More »All Manufacturers of TZD’s to Strengthen Warning on Heart Failure Risk
The FDA announced manufacturers of certain drugs approved to treat Type 2 diabetes have agreed to add a stronger warning on the risk of heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart does not adequately pump blood.
Read More »Vitamin K Helps in Regulating Insulin Activity in Diabetes
The vitamin K dependant protein osteocalcin may have a positive effect on reducing obesity and diabetes, suggests a new study
Read More »Housing Conditions Linked to African Americans’ Diabetes Risk
Poor housing conditions may contribute to African Americans’ risk of developing diabetes.
Read More »Count Your Daily Steps for Motivation
Dr. Sheri Colberg, author of The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, knows that Walking is the most popular leisure-time physical activity among adults and this week she wants to help motivate your patients by counting steps
Read More »Big Pharma’s Wish List
Some of the world’s largest pharma firms have set out what therapeutic areas and specific mechanisms are becoming more important to them, and which will be left by the wayside and we have the inside scoop. Click here to read Big Pharma’s Wish List
Read More »Emergency Room Visits for Kids with Diabetes
Laura Plunkett., BA Psychology recently had a handout for Emergency Room Visits for Kids with Diabetes and the link was lost before many of you had a chance to read it. We have it for you again click here As the parents of a very active but accident-prone 13-year-old, my …
Read More »Diabetics Have a 75% B1 Deficiency Leading to Vascular Problems
A thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency may be key to vascular problems for diabetic patients. FDA panel says Avandia offers benefits to people with type 2 disease, but…..
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