News tagged with blood sugar control
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New treatment aids weight loss, improves diabetes in monkeys
(HealthDay)—A new, lab-created antibody that mimics the action of a naturally occurring molecule causes weight loss in monkeys, researchers report.
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Nov 28, 2012 |
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Treating prediabetes might prevent full-blown disease
(HealthDay) -- Treating prediabetes aggressively with lifestyle changes and medications may prevent its progression to diabetes, a new study finds.
Diabetes
Jun 10, 2012 |
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U.S. sees drop in deaths linked to diabetes
(HealthDay) -- Healthier lifestyles and better disease management led to a sharp drop in death rates for Americans with diabetes between 1997 and 2006, especially deaths caused by heart disease and stroke, ...
Diabetes
May 22, 2012 |
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FDA approves 3 new drugs for type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Friday approved three new medications to help people battle type 2 diabetes.
Medications
Jan 26, 2013 |
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Trial shows 'high tech' approaches help reduce diabetes-related complications
As global rates of diabetes escalate, a new computerised self-care system for people with Type 2 diabetes has been shown to significantly improve diabetes control and mental health-related quality of life, ...
Diabetes
Apr 05, 2013 |
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Blood sugar control beyond standard target doesn't improve cognitive decline for diabetics
Intensive control of blood sugar levels beyond standard targets provides no additional protection against cognitive decline in older people with diabetes than standard treatment, according to a national study coordinated ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Over 50? Checklist may predict if you'll be alive in 10 years
(HealthDay)—A simple checklist could help doctors estimate whether an older patient will be alive 10 years from now, according to a new study.
Health
Mar 05, 2013 |
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Stanford study identifies potential anti-cancer therapy that starves cancer cells of glucose
Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified a compound that attacks the Achilles' heel of certain cancer cells by depriving them of their energy source, the sugar glucose.
Cancer
Aug 03, 2011 |
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Genetic study links body clock receptor to diabetes
A study published in Nature Genetics today has found new evidence for a link between the body clock hormone melatonin and type 2 diabetes. The study found that people who carry rare genetic mutations in the receptor for me ...
Diabetes
Jan 29, 2012 |
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Early, intensive therapy for type 1 diabetes prevented kidney disease in long-term study
Maintaining good glucose control early in the course of type 1 diabetes could lessen the long-term risk of kidney disease, as measured by a common test of kidney function.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 12, 2011 |
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New study may lead to better, safer drug for diabetes
A Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) study published recently in the Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals that a natural fatty acid can serve as a regulator of blood sugar levels, which may have important applications ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Scientists reassess weight loss surgery for type 2 diabetes
Weight loss surgery is not a cure for type 2 diabetes, but it can improve blood sugar control, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Surgery. Whereas some previous studies have claimed that up to 80 ...
Surgery
Jan 04, 2012 |
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New evidence in fructose debate: Could it be healthy for us?
A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit.
Diabetes
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Liraglutide with insulin improves poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes
Obese adults with poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes can better control their blood sugar by adding liraglutide, a Type 2 diabetes drug, to their insulin therapy, a new study finds. The results, which will be presented at ...
Diabetes
Jun 25, 2012 |
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32-country study shows that type 2 diabetes drug is clinically effective for long-term use
An extended trial of a drug for people with type 2 diabetes has confirmed that the oral DPP-4 inhibitor linagliptin is a safe and effective means of lowering glucose levels for up to 102 weeks, either on its own or in combination ...
Diabetes
Jul 23, 2012 |
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