Cardiology

Diabetes drug shown not to increase heart failure risk

People with the most common form of diabetes can take the new drug Alogliptin without concern for an increased risk of heart failure or cardiovascular disease, according to research by a UConn cardiologist just published ...

Cardiology

Take Valentine's Day to heart—10 tips to better heart health

While boxes of decadent chocolate treats, celebratory champagne and romantic, high-calorie dinners may dance in your mind as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, your heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's ...

Diabetes

Diabetes linked to increased CVD, cancer, other mortality

(HealthDay)—Diabetes is associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and noncardiovascular noncancer causes, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Diabetes Care.

Diabetes

Very low carbohydrate diet beneficial for obese with T2DM

(HealthDay)—For obese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a very low carbohydrate diet is associated with greater improvements in glycemic control and cardiovascular risk markers than an energy-matched high unrefined ...

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