Diabetes
News, opinions and meeting coverage in cardiology.
<ѻýҕl>Diabetes Expert Disses Weight-Loss Programsѻýҕl>
WASHINGTON -- Community-based weight-loss programs have not been shown to be effective at reducing the incidence of diabetes, so implementing a national program would likely be money down the drain, a diabetes expert said at a symposium on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2012
<ѻýҕl>EASD: Gestational Diabetes Guidelines Controversialѻýҕl>
LISBON -- International guidelines on screening for gestational diabetes that will likely raise the prevalence of the condition have sparked questions over appropriate diagnostic tools and cost efficacy, researchers said here.
Sep 14, 2011
<ѻýҕl>Diet, Exercise Sufficient to Reduce Triglyceridesѻýҕl>
While cholesterol control is often balanced between statins and lifestyle changes, reducing triglycerides can usually be accomplished with diet and lifestyle changes alone, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
Apr 20, 2011
<ѻýҕl>Take Rosiglitazone Off the Market, Says FDA Staffѻýҕl>
WASHINGTON -- Rosiglitazone (Avandia) should be pulled from the market because of the "serious" cardiovascular risk the diabetes drug poses, which exceeds that of competitor pioglitazone (Actos), FDA staff reviewers again recommended.
Jul 09, 2010