Treatment with the lipid-lowering drug fenofibrate in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus reduces the need for laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, results of a new sub-study show.
One of the many complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which the inner surface of the back of the eye, called the [...]
by Willie T. Ong, MD
This article is for you and all those in denial. And for those who are confused as to the best medicines to take, here’s my honest take on what’s best for you. However, there may be a slight difference of opinion between some doctors.
There are two categories of drugs for diabetes: [...]
Believe it or not, this type of sugar is “ant-free.” Not only that – it is a good sweetener for diabetics.
It is also suited for those who are meticulously managing their weights. Moreover, it gives slower increase in blood sugar response when consumed because of the fructose content.
Now dubbed as “health food,” coconut sap sugar [...]
by Willie T. Ong, MD
Last July 24, 2007, I wrote an article entitled, “Where in heaven’s name are the cheaper drugs?” Less than 24 hours later, my e-mail inbox was swamped with 47 desperate messages coming from as far as Saudi Arabia and Canada.
Because of space constraints, I’m reprinting only four of the e-mail questions [...]
New research shows a link between bones, fat cells and diabetes. “Bones apparently produce a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and body fat. This hormone is called osteocalcin,” writes DiabetEASE editor-in-chief Dr. Joy Fontanilla.
Researchers found that adequate levels of osteocalcin may: 1) reduce insulin resistance (the inability of cells to respond to insulin action); [...]
by Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
Having a large middle is not just a cosmetic issue — it’s a health threat. The excess fat tissue that makes it tough to tighten your belt also encases your abdominal organs, secreting hormones, inflammatory chemicals, and fatty acids that increase your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, [...]
Treating diabetics with a combination of angiotensin converting enzyme (perindopril) and duretic (indapamide) lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, including death from diabetes complications, by 20 percent. The benefit was noted even in diabetics who have normal blood pressure.
This was the main finding of the Advance study, a landmark trial presented [...]
by Gerry H. Tan, MD
I start seeing patients as well as schedule my thyroid biopsy procedures by 7 a.m.. I do this so I can finish my work early and be home by 3 p.m.. By doing so, I have more time to do other things for myself, like take a nap, do my [...]