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Liver enzyme elevations are associated with high concentrations of C-reactive protein.

It enhances the action of insulin and improves the control of blood glucose levels.”

FRÍO(tm) wallets keep insulin safe for up to 45 hours – even in constant environmental temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep your insulin cool without refrigeration! Duo-Pen Frio for one or two pens, Large Frio for pens and bottles. Great for active travelers and can be used and re-activated hundreds …

Dr. Rosen brings us: Update on Obesity: Partial Answers to Heavy Questions When I speak with obese patients in my clinic, I spend a lot of time talking about diet, exercise, and the risks and benefits of drug therapy or surgery. In the end, patients have to decide for themselves …

Eric S. Freedland, MD, Boston University School of Medicine explores the value of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue(SCAT) and other fats and how they might affect the body and hormone levels in part 3 of his series: Role Of A Critical Visceral Adipose Tissue Threshold (CVATT) In Metabolic Syndrome: Role of A …

Patients with comorbid chronic pain and greater pain severity have poorer overall diabetes self-management and more difficulty with self-care activities.

Patients with low CRP after statin therapy have better clinical outcomes than those with higher CRP levels, regardless of LDL cholesterol level.

Elevated glucose levels appear to raise the risk of several major cancers.

Supplemental carnitine can improve pain associated with chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), as well as vibratory perception and nerve regeneration.

Use of clozapine and olanzapine is associated with a significantly higher risk of developing insulin resistance than is use of risperidone.