Insulin Pumps Might Have Slight Advantage Over Shots in Type 1 Diabetes
(PhysOrg.com) — A new evidence review suggests that using a pump to deliver insulin continuously – instead of taking three or more daily injections – might result in better control of blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes.
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1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) — Twenty percent of U.S. children and teens have abnormal lipid levels, an indication of too much bad cholesterol, too little good cholesterol or high triglycerides, federal health officials report.
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FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) — The weight-loss pill Meridia should not be used by people with a history of heart problems because the drug can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in such people, U.S. drug regulators said Thursday.
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New Genes Linked To Diabetes
Two studies report that scientists have uncovered new genes linked to type 2 diabetes.A consortium of researchers first isolated 10 gene mutations that help determine the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, the key factors underlying type 2 diabetes.In another study, the same group of researchers discovered that two of these newly-found variants directly influenced the …
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[...] admin wrote an interesting post today. Here’s a quick excerptInsulin Pumps Might Have Slight Advantage Over Shots in bType 1 Diabetes/b (PhysOrg.com) — A new evidence review suggests that using a pump to deliver insulin. [...]