June 2005
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June 14, 2005
Type 1 Diabetics have Beta Cells
In type 1 diabetes, which by definition indicates a lack of insulin production, the insulin-producing "beta" cells in the pancreas are thought to be wiped out. At least, this was the common understanding until a new study provided evidence that... ... morePosted at 12:30 PM | TrackBack
June 13, 2005
Muraglitazar Lowers Blood Glucose and Helps Dyslipidemia Seen in Diabetes
Results presented at the American Diabetes Association annual conference by David Kendall indicate that a new drug controls glucose levels and improves plasma lipid concentrations.... ... morePositive Outcomes in Diabetes Treatment
Key health outcomes indicators, one on the incidence of end-stage kidney disease and the other on potentially preventable hospital admissions, suggest notable improvements in the quality of diabetes care in America, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control... ... moreTight Glucose Control Lowers CVD by About 50 Percent in Diabetes
A significantly lower risk of heart disease can now be added to the list of proven long-term benefits of tight glucose control in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers announced this finding today at the annual scientific meeting of the... ... moreJune 12, 2005
Vision Problems Can Occur During Pre-Diabetes
"Pre-diabetes" is an ambigious term used to describe those who have elevated glucose levels or an abnormal response to carbohydrate load but do not exhibit the physiological markers necessary to be classified as having diabetes. In particular, those with pre-diabetes... ... moreJune 7, 2005
Low-glycemic may be better than low-fat diet
Another study underscores the importance of considering the glycemic index of carbohydrates in addition to the quantity.Foods with a low-glycemic index, which are digested relatively slowly and cause smaller increases in blood sugar, may protect the heart and blood vessels... ... moreJune 3, 2005
Knowledge is Not Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetic Patients
The study below illustrates the challenge of turning knowledge into action and why education is an insufficient solution. Disease management requires patients to be motivated, take control and assume responsibility for their own care. DURHAM, N.C. – A new study... ... morePosted at 12:42 PM | TrackBack
June 1, 2005
Cool Tool for Assessing Diabetes Risk
According to the American Diabetes Association, 18.2 million Americans have diabetes and another 41 million are at risk ... and most don't even realize it. That's why the ADA, through its Doing Better: Tools For Diabetes Care initiative, has launched... ... morePosted at 12:38 PM | TrackBack
Biovail, Depomed Announce Regulatory Approval of Glumetza to Treat Type II Diabetes in Canada
Glumetza(TM) (metformin hydrochloride) extended-release tablets in 500mg and 1,000mg dosage strengths are indicated for the control of hyperglycemia in adult patients with Type II diabetes (non-insulin-dependant, mature onset), as an adjunct to dietary management, exercise, and weight reduction, or when insulin therapy is not appropriate. Glumetza(TM) may be used as monotherapy, or concomitantly with a sulfonylurea.
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