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DM = 3X Higher CVD Mortality Risk
CONCLUSIONS The presence of diabetes was associated with a threefold higher CVD mortality risk, and metabolic syndrome status did not modify this risk. Our findings support the fact that physicians should be aggressive in using CVD risk–reducing therapies in all diabetic patients regardless of metabolic syndrome status.
Please tell me you already knew this…
Diabetic and Depressed? You May Need Better Glycemic Control
Longitudinal Analysis of Depressive Symptoms and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes — Diabetes Care
Small study, interesting findings.
Dronedarone Multaq (think AFib)
Where do these guys come up with these names???
Varenicline and Suicide Risk
Throughout the marketing history of the drugs, there have been 98 suicides and 188 attempted suicides in varenicline users and 14 suicides and 17 attempted suicides in bupropion users, the agency (FDA) reported.
Stay Calm – Do Not Stop Taking Your Insulin
Published online in Diabetologia, three of the four studies found some type of cancer-related association with the long-acting insulin analog.
I have a link to Diabetologia on my sidebar if you are interested in downloading the original studies.
6.0 305 lbs + Sleep Apnea = Standard!
More Mediterranean Diet News
Moderate alcohol intake may be the single biggest contributor to the Mediterranean diet’s longevity benefit, accounting for 23.5% of the effect in a prospective cohort study.
“My advice to people is drink wine unless you like it too much,” Dr. Trichopoulos said.
New Byetta Studies
FDA Warning of Byetta Pancreatitis Side Effects Contradicted by New Studies – AboutLawsuits.com
Note where this original post is located. Let’s all wait and see if the FDA changes their position on the drug.
Eat Healthy, Live Longer (and prosper)
Eat Well, Live Longer – BusinessWeek
All I do is point. The rest is up to you.
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