Both excess body weight and a high plasma concentration of C-peptide predispose men with a subsequent diagnosis of prostate cancer to an increased likelihood of dying of this disease. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that any degree of abnormal glucose homeostasis during pregnancy is predictive of glucose intolerance 3 months after delivery. Reuters Health Information
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is present in about a third of men between the ages of 18 to 35 who have type 2 diabetes, researchers report in the October issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
There is a strong, inverse linear relationship between body mass index (BMI) and age at first non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) -- with women particularly at risk -- researchers report in the September 16th issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information
Review potential vascular complications attributed to untreated diabetes while exploring the risks and benefits associated with current diabetes treatments.
Review potential vascular complications attributed to untreated diabetes while exploring the risks and benefits associated with current diabetes treatments.
In her latest video blog, Dr. Peters discusses the long-term follow-up results from the UK Prospective Diabetes Study. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
A randomized controlled trial shows that colesevelam improves glycemic and lipid parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin-based therapy. Medscape Medical News
Obesity appears to increase the risk of miscarriage, according to a meta-analysis published in the September issue of Fertility and Sterility. Reuters Health Information