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NEW YORK, November 29, 2007— New research from TNS Healthcare’s DiabetesDynamics USA™ shows that between July and September 2007 just over half of all patients taken off Avandia because of reported links to cardiac risk were switched to one of the new first-in-class anti-diabetic agents—Januvia, the first DDPIV inhibitor or Byetta, the first GLP-1 agonist—or to insulin. |
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If not controlled, diabetes can cause a host of complications that can affect nearly every organ in the body. They include: |
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Nov. 29, 2007 -- Resveratrol, a compound found in wine and grapes, has inspired scientists to create chemicals that may one day treat type 2 diabetes. |
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Avandia, a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been at the center of controversy since being linked to an increased risk of heart attack last May. An update to the black box warning-today’s strongest drug warning-is now being added to the Avandia label. |
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As each year passes, the diabetes epidemic grows in Arkansas and throughout our country. Diabetes is one of the most prevalent, debilitating and costly diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ), approximately 20. 8 million Americans, including 156, 000 Arkansans, suffers from diabetes. Nearly one-third of those afflicted with the disease do not know they have it. Even more alarming, another 54 million Americans have "pre-diabetes," meaning their blood sugar levels place them at a heightened risk of developing the disease. |
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New diabetes strategy key to comprehensive solutions
TORONTO, Nov. 29 /CNW/ - The Canadian Diabetes Association applauded the
Government of Ontario's commitment to tackle diabetes in Ontario, as outlined
in the Speech from the Throne delivered Thursday. |
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An Eastern Cape plant has been hailed as a new miracle cure for diabetes.Researchers said "astounding results" had been obtained on the effect of extracts of the Karoo plant Sutherlandia Frutescens in stabilising blood sugar in diabetes one and two. |
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Diabetes Response Service,the first and only pro-active emergency response system, launches in theUnited States and CanadaDecember 1st, 2007 providing scheduled daily phonecall support from live operators who monitor the subscribers to preventhypoglycemia and complications such as seizures, brain cell death and physicaldeath. Diabetes Response Service provides customizable scheduled text messagereminders to help manage and control blood glucose levels and medication. |
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ROSEMONT, IL, Nov 29 (MARKET WIRE) -- Disease of and injury to the feet and lower legs is a lifelong concern for diabetes patients. They are twice as likely to suffer from these conditions as non-diabetic patients. These problems also affect 30 percent of patientsdealing with diabetes who are over the age of 40. |
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From the book 'Losing Weight With Your Diabetes Medication' by David Mendosa. Copyright © 2007. Reprinted by arrangement with Marlowe and Company (now part of Da Capo Press), a member of the Perseus Books Group. All rights reserved. |
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The North East Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association would like to invite everyone to informational evenings that we sponsor to help you on a healthy road.
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