News tagged with hba1c
Hemoglobin A1c outperforms fasting glucose for risk prediction
Measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk for clinical outcomes than the commonly used measurement of fasting glucose, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 03, 2010 |
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Intensive glucose control in diabetics reduces heart attacks
(PhysOrg.com) -- A meta-analysis of five trials has shown that more intensive glucose control in diabetes leads to fewer heart attacks and heart disease events - but has no significant effect on stroke or mortality from all ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 26, 2009 |
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Association of tight glycemic control with road crashes in diabetic patients
A study from Canada published this week in PLoS Medicine suggests an association between tighter glycemic control and an increased risk of a motor vehicle crash in diabetic adults. Using a population-based case control analys ...
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Dec 08, 2009 |
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Study shows potential for resolving type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery
As the incidence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes. In a study published ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 03, 2009 |
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