Tag: Diabetes: Misc.
Plasma Branched-Chain Amino Acids Linked to Insulin Sensitivity
Correlation significantly modified by ethnicity; only significant in Caucasians and Hispanics
Calcium Channel Blockers Lower Fasting Glucose in Diabetes
CCB, especially verapamil, use linked to lower fasting blood glucose levels in adults with diabetes
Texting Intervention Promotes Weight Loss in Prediabetes
Clinically significant weight loss for more patients receiving text messages in addition to DPP
Folic Acid Consumption in First Trimester Linked to GDM Risk
Much higher risk for women with prepregnancy BMI of ≥25 kg/m² taking FA supplements
January 2016 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for January 2016. This roundup includes...
Fasting Glycemia Screening Is Alternative to 75-g GTT for GDM
Screening with fasting glycemia results in sensitivity of 78.5 percent, avoids glucose loading
Earlier Age at Menarche Linked to Increased Risk of GDM
Association partly mediated by prepregnancy body mass index
Vitamin D Treatment Has No Effect in Prediabetes
Eight weeks of high-dose treatment has no impact on β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control
Hypoglycemia, Atherosclerosis Progression Link Explored
Serious hypoglycemia linked to progression of CAC only in standard therapy group of VA Diabetes Trial
Glucose Levels Linked to Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
Levels ≥180 mg/dL tied to worse outcomes for most patients; not for those with insulin-treated diabetes
