2017/10/07MEDICAL UPDATE
Diabetes drug shows potential in treating Parkinson’s Disease
Author: Bruce Sylvester
Exenatide, a drug used to treat diabetes, could have disease-modifying potential in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, researchers reported on August 3, 2017 in The Lancet.
2016/08/09MEDICAL UPDATE
Diabetes risk lowered by eating healthy fats instead of carbs or saturated fats
by Bruce Sylvester: Results from a meta-analysis of relevant studies suggest that consumption of unsaturated fats instead of either saturated fats or carbohydrates could help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes.
2016/07/06MEDICAL UPDATE
Diabetes drug liraglutide shows “across-the-board” cardiovascular benefits
by Bruce Sylvester: Researchers have identified an across-the-board cardiovascular benefit for patients treated with a diabetes drug, liraglutide, with decreases reported in overall risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death.
2015/07/28MEDICAL UPDATE
Diabetes-related dementia linked to other complications
by Bruce Sylvester: Persons with high rates of diabetes-related complications appear to be more likely to develop dementia as they get older than persons with fewer diabetes-related complications, South Korean researchers reported on July 9, 2015 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
2014/11/28MEDICAL UPDATE
Bariatric surgery appears to significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
by Bruce Sylvester: Compared with standard care, bariatric surgery appears to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by about 80% among obese persons, researchers reported on Nov. 2, 2014 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
2014/07/07MEDICAL UPDATE
ADA 2014 Report: More evidence for Canola Oil
Adding canola oil to the diet improved glycemic control and reduced cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes in one study, while an overall healthier diet reduced risk of developing diabetes in another.
2014/07/04MEDICAL UPDATE
ADA 2014 Report: Insulin not associated with increased Cancer risk
Despite some concerns to the contrary, the use of insulin glargine (Lantus) is not associated with an increased risk of any cancer in people with diabetes or prediabetes, according to a substudy of the prospective Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention (ORIGIN) trial.
2014/07/04MEDICAL UPDATE
ADA 2014 Report: Hope for artificial Pancreas
A bihormonal "artificial pancreas" improved glycemic control and led to less hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes patients, researchers reported here.
2014/07/03MEDICAL UPDATE
Update – Safe handling of insulin OR Avoiding errors with insulin
by Christine Clark - Insulin ranks among the top 10 ‘high-alert’ or high-risk medicines worldwide. (ref NPSA/2011/PSA003) It is also been an important cause of hospital admissions, mainly as a consequence of severe hypoglycaemia. (ref NPSA/2011/PSA003) As the prevalence of diabetes in Europe and the number of insulin products available both continue to increase it is important for all those involved in the prescribing and administration of insulin to be aware of the risks and the necessary safety measures.
2014/07/03MEDICAL UPDATE
ADA 2014 Report: National guidelines for lipids and blood pressure
National guidelines for lipids and blood pressure are likely to be a focus of attention at this year's meeting of the American Diabetes Association.
