News tagged with diabetes care
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n-3 PUFA may reduce markers of kidney disease in T2DM
(HealthDay)—In patients with type 2 diabetes and evidence of kidney injury, supplementation with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) does not reduce urine albumin excretion but is associated ...
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Feb 08, 2013 |
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Baseline factors impact lifestyle intervention success
(HealthDay)—Certain baseline characteristics better predict successful weight loss with the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle intervention, according to a study published in the January issue ...
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Feb 07, 2013 |
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Midway waist circumference better than iliac crest measure
(HealthDay)—Waist circumference measured midway (WC-mid) between the lowest ribs and the iliac crest better defines risks associated with central obesity than does waist circumference measured at the iliac ...
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Feb 06, 2013 |
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Predictors of higher diabetes health care costs identified
(HealthDay)—The average five-year cost of caring for patients with diabetes is higher for those with abnormal kidney function, suboptimal glycemic control, and presence of proteinuria, according to research ...
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Feb 04, 2013 |
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Grape polyphenols counteract fructose-induced effects
(HealthDay)—Grape polyphenol (PP) supplementation prevents fructose-induced oxidative stress and insulin resistance in healthy volunteers with high metabolic risk, according to research published online ...
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Feb 04, 2013 |
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Low adiponectin in first trimester linked to GDM
(HealthDay)—Low adiponectin levels during the first trimester of pregnancy correlate with a higher level of insulin resistance and an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according ...
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Feb 01, 2013 |
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Adiposity, hyperglycemia tied to cognitive performance
(HealthDay)—Among healthy middle-aged adults, adiposity and hyperglycemia correlate with poor cognitive performance, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in Diabetes Care.
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Feb 01, 2013 |
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T1DM insulin intensification patterns, outcomes studied
(HealthDay)—About half of youths with type 1 diabetes shift to a more intensive insulin regimen over time, which is associated with better glycemic control, according to research published in the January ...
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Jan 30, 2013 |
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In STEMI, diabetes linked to worse long-term outcomes
(HealthDay)—In patients undergoing primary angioplasty for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), diabetes is associated with worse long-term outcomes, including mortality, reinfarction, stent ...
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Jan 30, 2013 |
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TV viewing and sedentary lifestyle in teens linked to disease risk in adulthood
A team of scientists at Umea University, in collaboration with colleagues in Melbourne, Australia, have found that television viewing and lack of exercise at age 16 is associated with the risk of developing metabolic syndrome ...
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Jan 30, 2013 |
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Sclerostin linked to vascular disease in type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Circulating levels of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling inhibitor sclerostin are higher in patients with type 2 diabetes who also have atherosclerotic disease, according to a study published online ...
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Weight counseling declining among primary care doctors
(HealthDay)—From 1995-1996 to 2007-2008, the rate of weight counseling provided by primary care physicians (PCPs) decreased significantly, even for those patients with obesity and weight-related comorbidities ...
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Islet transplant may slow progression of atherosclerosis
Minimally invasive islet transplantation for patients with type 1 diabetes achieves insulin independence and reverses the progression of atherosclerosis in the first few years after transplant, according to a University of ...
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Researcher pinpoints prescription for successful Primary Care Networks
A newly-released study on early adoptees of the Primary Care Network initiative proposes that their success lies with three key elements: strong leadership, a redefined, inclusive workspace and allowance for creative discord.
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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Performance differences seen in continuous glucose monitors
(HealthDay)—Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices vary in performance characteristics, according to a comparative effectiveness study published online Dec. 28 in Diabetes Care.
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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