Type 2 Diabetes News

January 2, 2015January 2, 2015

Thiazolidinedione May Make PAD Procedure More Effective in Diabetics

A new study, entitled “Retrospective review of superficial femoral artery stenting in diabetic patients: thiazolidinedione use may decrease reinterventions” suggests that the use of thiazolidinediones decreases the rate of target ... Read more

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014

Obese Type-2 Diabetics Experience Higher Levels of Pain, Lower Quality of Life When Diet and Blood Sugar are Not Managed

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A new study entitled “A descriptive study of health status and health-related quality of life in selected outpatients with type 2 diabetes, pathological body mass index and cardiovascular risk in ... Read more

December 19, 2014December 19, 2014

New Research Highlights Dehydration Issue in Diabetic Patients

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A new study on the potential impact of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 in Diabetes entitled “Endogenous Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Reduces Drinking Behavior and Is Differentially Engaged by Water and Food Intakes in Rats” ... Read more

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014

Mediterranean-Style Intervention Benefits Pre-Diabetic Fasting Glucose

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Symptoms of type 2 diabetes onset may be prevented, or at least slowed, by consuming a Mediterranean diet, according to research from a group in Brazil led by Dr. Camila ... Read more

December 16, 2014December 16, 2014

Regional BMI “Clustering” in Communities Leads To Higher Levels of Diabetes

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A new study entitled “Spatial pattern of body mass index among adults in the diabetes study of Northern California (DISTANCE)” identified a clustering factor according to body mass index in ... Read more

December 15, 2014December 15, 2014

Gender Differences Do Not Affect Preventative Lifestyle Changes in Diabetes

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A new systematic review entitled “Sex-specific differences in diabetes prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis” reports that preventive measures for type 2 diabetes development are equally effective, independently of gender. ... Read more

December 11, 2014December 11, 2014

£1m UK Big Data Partnership To Develop Solution to Predict Diabetes Complications

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U.K. based health outcomes advisory and technology company, Outcomes Based Healthcare, working in collaboration with pan-industry big data service provider Big Data Partnership, has secured a match-funded grant from the ... Read more

December 5, 2014December 5, 2014

Empagliflozin’s Benefit in Type 2 Diabetes Still Not Proven in Recent Trials

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Researchers continue to search for therapies that are effective in treating Type 2 Diabetes patients who are not responsive to first-line treatments, changes in diet, exercise, and other lifestyles changes. ... Read more

December 5, 2014December 17, 2014

Victoza For Type 2 Diabetes With Moderate Renal Impairment Gets CHMP Recommendation

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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) reviewed data from a LIRA-RENAL phase 3b clinical trial and approved Victoza (liraglutide) for adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal ... Read more

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014

Turmeric Improves Memory in Diabetes Patients

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A recent study entitled “Turmeric improves post-prandial working memory in pre-diabetes independent of insulin” suggests adding turmeric to meals such as breakfast improves memory in individuals with early signs of diabetes. Findings ... Read more