Diabetes

Renal Function Decline Often Precedes Macroalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes

January 31, 2012

Decreases in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) frequently occur before the onset of macroalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study. A GFR decline that predicts development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), however, strongly depends on progression to macroalbuminuria.
 

Diabetes May Hike Urinary Stone Risk

January 05, 2012

Diabetes mellitus independently predicts an increased risk of urinary tract calculi (UTC), according to a population-based cohort study conducted in Taiwan.
 

Lab Tests Tip Off Employees to CKD, Other Conditions

December 16, 2011

Laboratory tests performed as part of employer-sponsored health risk assessments (HRA) revealed evidence that "newly identified" at least one of three common medical conditions in more than one third of adults, a study found.
 

ESRD More Likely than Death for Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy

December 07, 2011

Patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy are more likely to progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) than die, according to investigators.
 

Shock Wave Lithotripsy Does Not Raise Diabetes Risk

December 01, 2011

Shock wave lithotripsy is not associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus, researchers reported.
 

Diabetes Increases Bladder Ca Recurrence, Progression Risk

November 21, 2011

Diabetes mellitus (DM) appears to be an independent predictor of disease recurrence and progression among patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to investigators.
 

Renal Disease, Diabetes Linked to Uric Acid

November 08, 2011

CHICAGO—Uncontrolled serum uric acid in patients with gout is associated with an increased risk of developing kidney disease and diabetes, according to the findings of two studies presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting.
 

Investigational Combo May Prevent Diabetes in Obese Patients

October 12, 2011

LISBON—The investigational anti-obesity compound known as controlled-release (CR) phentermine/topiramate may prevent progression to type 2 diabetes in obese patients who are prediabetic, researchers announced at the 47th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
 

Two-Drug Tablet for Diabetics with High Cholesterol Approved

October 12, 2011

The FDA has approved Juvisync, a combination prescription medication for patients with both type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.
 

Diuretics Increase Risk of Post-Transplant New-Onset Diabetes

September 20, 2011

Diuretic use and smoking are modifiable risk factors associated with the development of new-onset diabetes (NODAT) after renal transplantation, according to investigators.
 

Erectile Dysfunction Helps Identify Silent CAD in Diabetic Men

September 15, 2011

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can improve the effectiveness of screening diabetic men for asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD), according to researchers.
 

Investigational Drug Helps Diabetics with ED

September 14, 2011

LISBON—Avanafil, an investigational, highly specific phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with diabetes, according to phase 3 data released at the 47th European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.
 

Replacing Carbs with Nuts May Benefit Diabetics

July 07, 2011

In a study, two ounces of tree nuts daily improved glycemic control and blood lipids.
 

Very Poor Glycemic Control Worsens Incontinence-Related Limitations in Older, Diabetic Women

July 06, 2011

SAN DIEGO—In older women with diabetes and urinary incontinence, very high hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) levels are associated with patient reports of more severe limitations due to incontinence, according to results reported at the 71st Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.
 

Lay Volunteers Can Play Pivotal Role in Diabetes Management

July 05, 2011

SAN DIEGO—A community-based program that trains lay volunteers with diabetes to teach their fellow diabetics about diabetes self-management and help them devise an individual management plan appears to be paying off, according to data reported at the 71st Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.
 

Ongoing Diabetes Mellitus Clinical Trials

Impact of a Diabetes Transitions Tool Kit on Post-Hospitalization Glycemic Control (DTTK)

Life-long Tele-monitoring of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Central Greece (RHCluster2GR)

Diabetes Attitudes Wishes and Needs (DAWN 2)

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