March 2005

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March 18, 2005

Treatment of Sleep Apnea Lowers Glucose Levels in Diabetics

Patients with Type 2 diabetes who also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea can lower their glucose levels by receiving the most common sleep apnea therapy. Dr. James Herdegen, associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and... ... more

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March 4, 2005

American Kidney Fund Warns of Link Between Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Kidney Failure

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In observance of National Kidney Month, the American Kidney Fund today urged individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure to be screened for chronic kidney disease. Both diabetes and high blood pressure can... ... more

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