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Study Shows Drug Combination Best When Treating Diabetes
FDA Update
The FDA has announced on 5/15/2015 that the use of SGLT2 inhibitors can cause too much acid in the patient. Please read the above link for additional details on this development.
A new study supports that a drug combination may be better at reducing blood sugar levels then one medication alone. Scientists suggest that this synergetic mechanism of two medications, Metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors could just be the next stage in treating diabetes.
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Are Prescription Diabetic Drugs Causing More Harm Than Good?
Current research reports show that type 2 diabetic patients are being over-treated with glucose-lowering and insulin drugs. The reports show that taking these prescription drugs provide more risks and hassles than benefits showing that diabetic drugs could be causing more harm than good.
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Diabetic Drug Liraglutide Decreasing Heart Disease Risks
According to a multi-center study, treatment with the diabetic drug, Liraglutide, along with diet and exercise has led to weight loss and a decrease in cardiovascular health problems, which includes high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The study is very promising when it comes to Liraglutide decreasing heart disease risks.
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Greenland Scientists Break Diabetic Genetic Code
Recent ground-breaking genetic research has discovered the reasons behind the high incidence of type 2 diabetes in Greenland. This information comes from a study based on blood samples retrieved from 5,000 people, which is roughly 10 percent of the population of Greenland which may prove scientists have broken the diabetic genetic code.
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The Bionic Pancreas
Researchers report that the bionic pancreas implements a glucose monitor, an insulin pump and a smart phone to control blood sugar levels. Studies show that is has helped more than two dozen diabetics to live without the hassles that come with having diabetes such as having to prick their fingers for testing several times a day.
New Study Shows Meditation Beneficial To Diabetics
Mindfulness; (definition based on study) “heightened sense of present centered self-awareness that fosters non-judgmental observations of emotions, bodily states, and other sensations in the attentional field, leading to mental well-being.”
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New Study Shows Diabetic Women More At Risk For CHD Over Men
A recent study detected that woman who have been diagnosed with diabetes are 44 percent more likely to develop coronary heart disease (CHD) than men who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
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Whey Protein Shows Positive Results For Obesity
With the accessibility of fast food in today’s fast paced world, it is no surprise why so many people are finding themselves obese. In fact, there are more people overweight today than there were just ten years ago. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese.
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Women With High Protein Breakfast Proving Better Glucose Levels
A new study has found that by consuming more a high protein breakfast, women maintain more control of their glucose levels.
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