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GLP-1 caused both increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure.

Taking 160 mg to 325 mg of aspirin within two days of ischemic stroke offers a small but statistically significant” reduction in stroke death and disability.

Poor Glycemic Control Directly Related to Severe Periodontal Disease

Diabetes mellitus appears to be associated with a markedly increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but only in men. Said, Steven D. Edland, Ph.D., at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.

Statins may increase the risk of nerve damage. But benefits still far outweigh the risk of neuropathy, which remains very low.

Fifty years since it was demonstrated that diabetes is associated with loss of bone mass.

Custom inserts and shoes are not needed in those with good routine foot care.

Although statins have been linked to increased risk of myopathy, an article in the May 14 issue of Neurology suggests that peripheral neuropathy may also be a delayed adverse effect.

Oral Health for those with diabetes need to be promoted by collaboration between dental and health care professionals.

A patient from Indiana with a hiatal hernia once told me, “These Dextrotabs don’t raise my blood sugar one bit. What really works is one stick of that sugar-free chewing gum.”