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Arsenic Exposure Could Increase Diabetes Risk
Inorganic arsenic, commonly found in ground water in certain areas, may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118742.php
Mild Cognitive Impairment Associated With Longer And More Severe Diabetes
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has been associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) with earlier onset, longer duration, and greater severity, according to an article released on August 11, 2008 in the Archives of Neurology
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118731.php
Amputation Risk Still High For Type 1 Diabetics
The risk of having a foot or leg amputated remains high among patients with type 1 or "insulin-dependent" diabetes, according to findings from a Swedish study. It has been estimated worldwide that one lower limb is amputated every 30 seconds as a consequence of this condition, note Dr. Junmei Miao Jonasson, of Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, and colleagues in the current issue of Diabetes Care.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_68298.html
Combo Of Diabetes Drugs May Increase Mortality
Combination treatment for type 2 diabetes using two classes of drugs -- metformin and sulfonylureas -- may increase the risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular disease and mortality, according to a report in the current issue of Diabetes Care.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_68146.html
Adults Born Preterm Have Higher Blood Pressure, Lower Insulin Sensitivity
Preterm-born individuals are at increased risk for the development of insulin resistance and increased blood pressure, according to Dr. Joost Rotteveel, of VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and colleagues.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579180
