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Researchers report that diabetes patients who used sulfonylureas had a higher risk of death from all causes and a higher risk of heart failure than diabetes patients who used the most widely prescribed diabetes drug -- metformin.
Despite cancer, diabetes, bereavement and muscular dystrophy, St. Francois County residents are finding ways of not only surviving their challenges, but thriving.
Researchers have found for the first time that drinking more than 5 servings of sugar- sweetened cola a week prior to pregnancy appears to significantly elevate the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy.
Sulfonylureas, a class of drugs long used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, have been linked with an increased risk of death and cardiac failure over newer treatments, according to research, writes the Palm Beach Post. The study—which agreed with current American Diabetes Association recommendations—found sulfonylureas did not perform as well as metformin when comparing [...]
Screening moms-to-be might offer early warning of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Glen Ellyn teen suffers from Type 1 diabetes Five minutes before Glenbard West High School's production of "Kiss Me Kate" was about to begin last month, the star of the show, Madeline Raube, discovered that her insulin pump was missing.
Dodson Elementary School students and faculty spent the last full day before the Thanksgiving holiday outdoors at City Park, performing skits, singing songs, dancing and, most importantly, supporting the American Diabetes Association.
Indianapolis -- Eli Lilly and Co. says its newly approved anti-clotting drug, Prasugrel, showed greater anti-platelet activity than the rival drug Plavix in a new test. The test enrolled 35 patients with diabetes who had coronary artery disease. Results suggest Prasugrel could be useful for diabetic heart-attack patients in preventing a second attack, the Indianapolis drug maker said. Lilly ...
Charlotte, NC (December 1, 2009) - CharlotteDrs Dot Com Inc, a local comprehensive source for health and wellness information, joined Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC in the “Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes” event sponsored by the American Diabetes Association on October 31.
For teens with diabetes, learning proper nutrition and weight management is imperative to remaining healthy. The Pueblo City-County Health Department is sponsoring a free, 14 week diabetes class beginning in January. It's aimed at teens 13-18. Participants will meet weekly for 90 minutes. Parents are also encouraged to attend. The registration deadline is January 8. Call 719-583-4525. Teen ...
Study found drinking five or more per week prior to pregnancy increased risk by 22%
