Poor blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes can worsen depression

Mike — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:45:14 +0000

Researchers at the University of Michigan have determined that poor glycemic control in diabetics may be a risk factor of worsened depressive symptoms.

The study appearing in the current issue of the American Diabetes Association publication Diabetes Care followed 253 patients over six months who controlled their diabetes either through oral medication or insulin. The depressive symptoms were worse among patients who took insulin.

You can read more on the University of Michigan website…

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Triglycerides tied to diabetes nerve loss

Mike — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:27:43 +0000

Monitoring blood fat levels as closely as blood sugar may help stem diabetic neuropathy, U.S. researchers suggest.

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University in Michigan analyzed data from 427 diabetes patients with neuropathy — tingling, numbness, burning and pain — and found those with higher blood triglycerides were more likely to develop a worsening of nerve loss symptoms within the year.

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Poor blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes can worsen depression

Triglycerides tied to diabetes nerve loss