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Researchers report that they have found a link between mild to moderate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and mortality in critically ill patients. 

In the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD)-Lipid trial, the combination of fenofibrate and simvastatin, compared with simvastatin alone, failed to reduce cardiovascular events in the majority of patients with Type 2 diabetes at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

The FDA approved Medtronic’s MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time Revel System, a diabetes management system that combines an insulin pump with a glucose monitoring system. The system may represent the next step toward an artificial pancreas. 

Treatment with salsalate lowers levels of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and improves markers of glycemic control and coronary risk in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Current blood pressure (BP) guidelines for individuals with diabetes (systolic BP [SBP]

Insulin glargine (Lantus) is an extended-action insulin analog with greater stability and duration of action than regular human insulin. The long duration of action and decreased incidence of hypoglycemia provide potential advantages for its use in pregnancy. However, the placental pharmacokinetics of insulin glargine have not been studied.  

An experimental oral drug has lowered blood sugar levels and inflammation in mice with Type 2 diabetes, suggesting that the medication could someday be added to the arsenal of drugs used by millions of Americans with this disease, according to new research.

Overall, physical activity was inversely and independently associated with albuminuria. This association held for both walking and strenuous activity.…

Mistrust can exact a high toll. Being overly cautious or dismissive in relating to people, researchers are learning, may shorten the lives of people with diabetes.

Primary care physicians agree they have a role in addressing obesity, but say they do not have the right weight management resources. Obese or heavier adults take responsibility for weight loss, but adults who need to lose weight may lack information about effective weight loss methods and strategies.