Early intensive insulin therapy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics can enhance beta-cell function and lead to extended glycemic remissions, according to a report in the May 24th issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
Four factors (total number of embryos, number of 8-cell embryos, percentage of embryos that stopped dividing, and maternal FSH), when combined, were 70% accurate in predicting pregnancy after IVF. Medscape Medical News
In a large prospective study, high intake of foods with a high glycemic index, especially rice, was associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes in middle-aged women of Chinese descent. Medscape Medical News
In a randomized controlled trial, continuous glucose monitoring during pregnancy improved maternal glucose control and reduced birth weight and the risk for macrosomia in infants of diabetic mothers. Medscape Medical News
Recent findings published in the May issue of Diabetes Care suggest that subjects diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in childhood or young adulthood have an increased mortality risk. Reuters Health Information
