14
Apr

Severe Hypoglycemia Associated With Increased Risk Of Dementia For Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Having hypoglycemic (low blood sugar level) episodes that are severe enough to require health care facilityization are associated with a greater risk of dementia for older adults with Type Two Diabetes, according to a clinical study in the April 15 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Diabetes. Rachel A. [...]

11
Apr

Improved Understanding Of Insulin’s Role On Glucagon Levels Could Lead To New Treatments For Better Blood Glucose Control

scientists at the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown for the first time that insulin plays a key role in suppressing levels of glucagon, a hormone involved in carbohydrate metabolism and regulating blood sugar levels. The clinical study helps in the understanding of why those with Diabetes have high blood sugar levels and [...]

31
Mar

Better Diabetes Self Care Might Not Mean Lower Blood Sugar

patients with Diabetes who feel they have better control over life events are more likely to take good care of themselves and to believe they have the condition under control, but these factors do not translate to improved blood sugar levels, according to a new clinical study of 1,034 adults.

Topics: blood sugar, blood sugar level, [...]

24
Mar

Aggressive blood sugar treatment an ICU danger (Reuters)

. – The widespread practice of aggressively controlling blood sugar levels in intensive care unit patients may be helping kill some patients, scientists reported on Tuesday.

Topics: scientists, health, blood, diabetes, sugar, News, help, blood sugar level, treatment, blood sugar

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