14
Apr
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. [...]
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11
Apr
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 [...]
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31
Mar
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.
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24
Mar
. – The widespread practice of aggressively controlling blood sugar levels in intensive care unit patients may be helping kill some patients, scientists reported on Tuesday.
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