There's a medication called salsalate, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and has been used for many years to treat arthritis. It is chemically related to aspirin, but unlike aspirin, it hasn't been recommended for prevention of heart attack and stroke.
In a recent publication, Use of Salsalate to Target Inflammation in the Treatment of Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes, the authors report on three preliminary studies that demonstrate that salsalate may be of benefit by both...
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Getting a H1N1 (Swine Flu) Shot if you have Diabetes
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Diabetic Women Can Reduce Their Risk of Urinary Incontinence
Lifestyle Intervention Is Associated With Lower Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence The Diabetes Prevention Program Jeanette S. Brown, MD, Rena Wing,... Read more »
Getting a prescription filled
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Alternative NamesPrescriptions - how to fill; Medications - how to get prescription filled; Drugs - how to get prescription filled; Pharmacy - mail... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
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The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2,... Read more »
Diabetic Nephropathy
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Prevention The best way to prevent diabetic nephropathy is to control your blood sugar. In addition, your blood pressure should be... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications
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Insulin is essential for strict control of blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. Good blood glucose control is the best way to prevent major... Read more »
Steps to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Eat Healthy Foods Choose fiber-rich food (whole grains, legumes, nuts) as the main source of carbohydrates, along with a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Walnuts in particular have cholesterol-lowering properties and are a good source...
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