Posts by: Christine Traxler

Christine Traxler

Dr. Traxler has a medical doctorate degree and a BS in biochemistry. She leo has ten years' experience in writing and editing, and as a physician, specializes in medical, health and wellness articles.

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015

New International Clinical Trial To Evaluate Allopurinol for Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 1 Diabetics

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A new clinical trial study is currently underway at fourteen different sites across the world, including the UT Southwestern Medical Center, evaluating the use of allopurinol in the prevention of ... Read more

September 14, 2015September 14, 2015

Trends in Diabetes Diagnosis Indicate an Increased Prevalence Between 1988 and 2012

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A recent study published in the journal JAMA had, as its goal, the characterization of the diabetes trends between the period of 1988 to 2012. The study, entitled “Prevalence of ... Read more

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015

Diabetics’ Diaphragm Muscle Reacts Differently To The Disease Than Skeletal Muscle

News, Type 2 Diabetes News

Up until recently, doctors believed that diabetes affects the diaphragm muscle and skeletal muscle the same. Diabetes has a negative effect on all types of muscle by cutting off small ... Read more