By Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor-in-Chief
We recently commented on how combining Symelin and a leptin-like drug caused more weight loss than either drug alone. http://www.metabolism.com/2008/12/04/shot-weight-loss-shots-future/
There is now evidence that combining two oral medications, bupropion (Wellbutrin) and Zonigran (zonisamide) can cause significant weight loss in healthy obese people. Zonigran is approved to treat certain types of seizures [...]
One aspect of lifestyle that is often overlooked is time spent sleeping. Getting adequate sleep is often sacrificed due to the demands of job and family. In the Sleep Heart Health Study over 1400 men and women were surveyed about their sleep habits and its relationship to diabetes and prediabetes. It was found that sleeping [...]
Written on October 27, 2008 | Posted in
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A new group of medications has recently become available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. These medications take advantage of discoveries on the workings of hormones naturally made by the intestines known as “incretins”. These hormones are made by special cells in the intestine in response to eating. Incretins stimulate the release of [...]
When Should I be tested for Diabetes?
1) Screening for diabetes usually involves obtaining a blood sugar reading before breakfast, also known as a fasting blood sugar. A blood sugar value over 126 mg% indicates type 2 diabetes. Ideal fasting blood sugar is less than 100 mg%.
2) Opinions are divided regarding whether to [...]
Written on October 16, 2008 | Posted in
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How do I prevent type 2 diabetes?
If you have a close relative with type 2 diabetes (the kind that usually develops in adulthood), you are at risk for developing diabetes yourself.
1. The most important way to avoid developing diabetes is to pay close attention to nutrition and exercise and to maintain a healthy weight. The particular [...]
Written on October 13, 2008 | Posted in
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No where is weight loss more essential to health than in those with obesity related Type 2 diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome can be thought of as Type 2 Diabetes before the blood sugar levels become elevated. Experts are now turning more often to surgery when convential treatment with diet, exercise and medication fails [...]
Written on September 20, 2008 | Posted in
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Recent studies are confirming that weight loss surgery can provide dramatic improvements in treatment of people with Type 2 Diabetes. One such recent study compared the results of many other studies of weight loss surgery and was published in the JAMA. Type 2 diabetes, or adult onset diabetes, is generally seen in over-weight adults. When an individual gains weight the [...]
Written on September 17, 2008 | Posted in
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In other areas of diabetes care, the American Academy of Endocrinologists (AACE) has spent the past year promoting new and stricter guidelines for maintaining near normal blood sugar levels in diabetics with life threatening conditions in the intensive care unit. At the same time several studies have failed to show any meaningful benefit of this [...]
Written on May 25, 2008 | Posted in
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Stumbles and false starts mared the past 12 months for diabetes care in the U.S. It began with the report that one of the nation’s most highly prescribed diabetes medications, Avandia, could possibly increase the risk of heart attacks. While the drug avoided being formally withdrawn from the market, its use was severely [...]
Written on February 29, 2008 | Posted in
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In recent developments, researchers have been working with an implantable device which reduces hunger and has been shown to cause weight loss and improve blood sugar in diabetics. The device called the Tantalus system, is implanted laparoscopically (through a small incision) into the stomach. When food enters the stomach the device delivers electrical impulses [...]
