Diabetes Complications and Risk of Death Predicted by Duration of Diabetes and Advancing Age
The duration of diabetes and advancing age independently predict diabetes severity and risk of death in older adults with type 2 diabetes according to a recent study.
Seniors Over-Prescribed High Risk Meds, Causing Injuries
Recent study finds that high risk medications are often prescribed at higher than recommended daily doses for seniors, resulting in more injuries from falls. ...
New Insights Into The Early Development Of Diabetes
A study provides new information on the early steps in the development of IR and suggests why insulin-resistant people easily gain weight.
Study: Nerve Damage Precedes Diabetic Retinopathy
New findings about the development of diabetic retinopathy represents a shift in the long-term understanding of these diabetes complications. A University of Iowa-led study of...
38% of At-Risk Diabetics Not Getting Recommended Treatment
Research reveals important gaps in care, showing that certain people with diabetes are not being prescribed treatment by their doctors that could prevent cardiovascular...
2016 Medicare Parts A and B Premiums, Deductibles Announced
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2016 premiums and deductibles for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician...
Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men
Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Link Between High Cholesterol And Better Cognitive Performance Found
What's bad for your ticker may be good for your bean, according to research from a team of scientists at Boston University.
Nutrition Advice Makes Heart-Healthy Diet More Satisfying
People who received dietary counseling to help them lower their cholesterol levels reported higher levels of satisfaction with their quality of life and health care than individuals who tried to lower their cholesterol in other ways, according to a new study.
Fast-Food Restaurant Calorie Listings May Meet Labeling Requirements But They Don’t do a Good...
Calorie listings on fast-food chain restaurant menus might meet federal labeling requirements but don't do a good job of helping consumers trying to make healthy meal choices.
Study: Medication Shows Modest Benefit In Reducing Weight, Improving HDL, Triglyceride Levels
Use of the weight-loss medication rimonabant produced modest yet sustained weight loss after 2 years, and improved HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Heart Failure Patients Treated for Diabetes with Insulin Have Increase in Mortality
Advanced heart failure patients with diabetes who are treated with insulin faced a mortality rate four times higher than heart failure patients with diabetes treated with oral medications.
High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy Programs Children for Diabetes
A high-fat diet during pregnancy may program a woman's baby for future diabetes, even if she herself is not obese or diabetic.
Diabetics More Likely to Die from Alcohol, Accidents or Suicide
A recent study provides some insight as to why diabetic patients are more likely to die from alcohol-related factors, accidents or suicide.
First Link Found Between Obesity, Inflammation And Vascular Disease
Human fat cells produce a protein that is linked to both inflammation and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Common Gene Mutation May Be Raising Your Risk of Heart Attack by 49%
A common gene mutation that regulates cholesterol levels may be raising your risk of heart attack by as much as 49% according to a...
