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Friday, Jan 8
Metformin is safe for patients with advanced heart failure and diabetes mellitus, study shows
A new study has shown that metformin, a drug often used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, is safe for use in treating patients who have both diabetes and advanced heart failure.
Tuesday, Jan 5
Childhood metabolic measurements may predict diabetes development years later
A child's blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose level and other laboratory tests and simple office measures may predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nine and 26 years later, according to a new study.
Monday, Jan 4
Discovery aims to correct cellular defects leading to diabetes
A recent discovery may change the perception and treatment of diabetes. That's because scientists have moved closer toward correcting the root cause of the disease rather than managing its symptoms. Specifically researchers identified a protein and its antioxidant product that both...
Monday, Dec 28
Genetic causes identified for disturbances in lipid metabolism; implications for diabetes
Scientists have identified new gene variants associated with disturbances in the lipid metabolism. Some of these common human gene variants are already known to be risk factors for diabetes mellitus.
Thursday, Dec 24
Good cholesterol not as protective in people with type 2 diabetes
HDL, known as "good cholesterol," helps protect blood vessels and the heart, but a small European study shows that HDL in men with type 2 diabetes lacks this protective capacity. However, preliminary results indicate that extended-release niacin may help the HDL work better in these pa...
Wednesday, Dec 16
Analysis Identifies Biomarkers for Diabetic Kidney Failure - Science Daily
Analysis Identifies Biomarkers for Diabetic Kidney Failure press release) The failure to process glucose starves cells of energy and over time can damage the eyes, nerves, heart or kidneys. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or ... TGen-UCLA tool IDs kidney disease markerArizona Daily Star
Tuesday, Dec 15
More Than 90 Percent of People With Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes ... - Science Daily
More Than 90 Percent of People With Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes ... press release) Alternatively, dentists could use a glucometer -- a diagnostic instrument for measuring blood glucose -- to analyze finger-stick blood samples, ... Could You Be At Risk for Diabetes?Dental Care (blog)
