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THURSDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A class of drugs still taken by millions of people with type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of dying and heart failure than the newer treatment metformin, researchers say.
The outlook for individuals with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease is not as grim as originally believed, according to new research.
( BMJ-British Medical Journal ) Sulphonylureas, a type of drug widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, carries a greater risk of heart failure and death compared with metformin, another popular anti-diabetes drug.
Breastfeeding a child may protect women from metabolic syndrome, a condition linked to diabetes and heart disease in womenBreastfeeding a child may lower a woman’s risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes in women, according to a Kaiser Permanente study that was published today online ahead of print and will appear in the February issue of Diabetes ...
(ARA) - It's a long drive out to the rural diabetes clinic where she makes her educational presentations, but Janie Burmester knows that the work she's doing can have a huge impact on people's lives. Burmester is one of about 15,000 Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) in the United States.
Sparta resident, William Kozy, recently hosted a World Diabetes Day celebration at the Becton Dickinson and Company headquarters in Franklin Lakes. Becton Dickinson presented checks to both the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. Funds were raised by company associates who participated in walks for both organizations. In photo, from left: Ross Fasman ...
(ARA) - This fall, thousands of people nationwide will walk to help change the future of diabetes. Rain or shine, walkers will join together to stop this disease, which kills thousands of people annually.
A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes is not the early birthday present Conner Kurz was anticipating 18 months ago.
In a step toward improved treatment of type 1 diabetes, Pittsburgh researchers said Thursday they completely reversed the disease in four monkeys by using genetically altered islet cells from donor pigs.
The pancreas of a person with Type 1 diabetes produces no insulin.
BISMARCK, N.D – The animated series, “Iktomi” chronicles the life of a man diagnosed with diabetes. Viewers follow Iktomi’s journey as he learns how to take better care of himself and is challenged with making the lifestyle changes necessary to effectively manage his disease.
