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Intensive glucose control in diabetics reduces heart attacks

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created May 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A meta-analysis of five trials has shown that more intensive glucose control in diabetes leads to fewer heart attacks and heart disease events - but has no significant effect on stroke or mortality from all ...


Study shows potential for resolving type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery

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created Mar 03, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

As the incidence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes. In a study published ...





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New insights in diagnosing diabetes may help the millions who are undiagnosed

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created May 27, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

In light of the 6.2 million Americans who don’t realize they have diabetes, a panel of experts examined the current criteria for screening and diagnosing the disease and found a significant need for improvement. Their conclusions ...


Standard test for blood sugar control not accurate in diabetic dialysis patients

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created Feb 20, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

The standard test for measuring blood sugar control in people with diabetes is not accurate in those on kidney hemodialysis, according to new research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.


Insulin drug study shows significant improvements in more than 52,000 diabetic patients

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created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A major international diabetes study of more than 52,000 patients from eight countries has shown that using biphasic BIAsp 30 insulin resulted in significant clinical improvements and greater patient satisfaction.


Low-glycemic diet shows greater improvement in glycemic control than high-fiber diet

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created Dec 17, 2008 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Persons with type 2 diabetes who had a diet high in low-glycemic foods such as nuts, beans and lentils had greater improvement in glycemic control and risk factors for coronary heart disease than persons on a diet with an ...


Diabetics’ heart attack risk can be reduced, research finds

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created May 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- People with diabetes who maintain intensive, low blood sugar levels are significantly less likely to suffer heart attacks and coronary heart disease, new research published today in The Lancet has shown. ...


Study shows regular CGM use increases diabetes control for all age groups

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created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The latest data from groundbreaking human clinical trials of the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) show that the primary determinant of improvements in achieving better diabetes control is regular use of ...


Low glycemic diet better for glycemic control of type 2 diabetes than whole grains

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created Dec 18, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Low glycemic foods - beans, peas, lentils, pasta, rice boiled briefly and breads like pumpernickel and flaxseed - do a better job of managing glycemic control for type 2 diabetes and risk factors for coronary ...


Diabetics' heart attack risk can be reduced, research finds

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created May 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

People with diabetes who maintain intensive, low blood sugar levels are significantly less likely to suffer heart attacks and coronary heart disease, new research published today in The Lancet has shown.


Research says Diabetics Most at Risk from Neglected Post Meal Sugar Peak

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created Dec 10, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 1

Christmas time is full of food when most of us simply have to worry about our expanding waist lines but new research led by the University of Warwick’s Medical School says that people with diabetes need to pay attention to ...


Growth Hormone Stimulator May Help Combat Frailty in Older Adults

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created Jan 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- An investigational drug that stimulates the body to produce more growth hormone improves lean muscle mass and physical function in older adults, potentially helping to combat frailty, according to researchers ...



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