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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Effects Of Diabetes

Losartan less effective for diabetics

October 02, 2008
Analysis of a 2004 study shows that losartan, an angiotensin-II receptor blocker used to treat high blood pressure, is less effective for those with diabetes. The medication (sold as Cozaar and Hyzaar) reduces the risk of death for patients with dangerously enlarged hearts, but the benefit is significantly lower for diabetics. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Innovative Research and Type 1 Diabetes: “Of Mice and Men”
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...you my vision for a potential treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. I proposed that a... Read more »

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Thinking About Genes
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...because, according to the latest news buzz, people with diabetes are apt to have "cognitive... Read more »

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Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...hydroxychloroquine and a decreased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Hydroxychloroquine has... Read more »

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Emotional Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...study. This study seeks to understand the emotional effects of diabetes at the time of... Read more »

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Thank You Helene Whitlock Alley
By Kim Benjet , Health Expert

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announced the largest bequest in the foundation's history... Read more »

Health Guide

What do I need to know about diabetes?"
Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »
Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
I have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, if I reduce my sugar intake will I reduce my chances of getting the disease? If you have not been diagnosed with Diabetes than your body is making... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Introduction
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1 (previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM, or juvenile-onset diabetes) and type 2 (previously called noninsulin-dependent... Read more »
Canadian Scientists find cure for diabetes in mice
Canadian scientists say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes. The research finds that defective nerve endings in mice attract immune system proteins that can mistakenly... Read more »

Medications

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...high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

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...to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

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...control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It... Read more »

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...(ex-EN-a-tide) Uses Exenatide is used along with other oral diabetes medications (e.g.,... Read more »

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...control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).... Read more »

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