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Using proteinuria in combination with eGFR may reduce unnecessary referrals for care at the cost of not referring or delaying referral for some patients who go on to develop kidney failure, according to Canadian researchers….  

Gait speed correlated with expected years of life remaining to people aged 65 years and older, with increased walking speed predicting longer life expectancy….

In mice, a compound known as betulin lowered cholesterol, helped prevent diet-induced obesity and improved insulin sensitivity….

Vinegar, when taken regularly, can help manage diabetes, moderate food cravings and increase the body’s absorption of calcium resulting to healthier bones….

Researchers found a seasonal variation in urinary albumin-to-creatine ratios (UACR) in patients with Type 2 diabetes….

Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improved left ventricular function in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy….

Patient demographics such as ethnicity and age may play a large role in determining whether or not they receive appropriate Type 2 diabetes care….

Effect of Extended Release Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract (Beta Fast GXR) Alone or In Combination With Oral Hypoglycemics or Insulin Regimens for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Source: Diabetes In Control Newsletter, Issue 76 (1): 30 Oct 2001 Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically in recent years1. …

Endobarrier The Endobarrier is a plastic tube inserted down the throat and through the stomach that tricks the body into feeling full. Held in place by a tiny spring, the Endobarrier sits in the duodenum — the entrance from the stomach to the small intestine — and also stops fats, …

Participating in diabetic group visits (DGVs) helped patients with Type 2 diabetes to control their condition….