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VEGF and Nerve Fiber Loss Linked in Diabetic Neuropathy
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Neurological evaluation of diabetics indicates that there is relationship between diminished vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and neuropathy, UK researchers report in the January issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
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Pramlintide Useful Adjunct in Type 2 Diabetics on Insulin
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In patients with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin, adjunctive treatment with the amylin analog pramlintide at mealtimes leads to further improvement in glycemic control and weight, in the clinical experience of a group of Louisiana clinicians. Reuters Health Information
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One-Fourth of Lifelong Type 1 Diabetics May Still Produce Some Insulin
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Joslin Diabetes Center researchers report that a study of diabetic "medalists" -- individuals with type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years duration who have relatively few complications -- revealed that over 27% appeared to have the capacity to secrete insulin. Reuters Health Information
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High Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
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Elevated levels of circulating asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) appear to be associated with diabetic retinopathy, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the November issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
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