Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

TUESDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Tight glucose control doesn't significantly reduce the risk of in-hospital death among critically ill patients. But, it is associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar), according to a study that challenges the common practice of tight glucose control for this group of patients.

Findings Challenge Practice Regarding Glucose Control For The Critically Ill (Newswise)

An analysis of randomized trials indicates that for critically ill adults, tight glucose control is not associated with a significantly reduced risk of death in the hospital, but is associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia, calling into question the recommendation by many professional societies for tight glucose control for these patients, according to an article in the August 27 issue ...

Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients Category: Health News Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008

Men's Views Of Masculinity, Emotional Fitness, Heat Illness And Athletics (Medical News Today)

Men defy stereotypes in defining masculinity Contrary to stereotypes about sexual performance and masculinity, men interviewed in a large international study reported that being seen as honorable, self-reliant and respected was more important to their idea of masculinity than being seen as attractive, sexually active or successful with women.

Aggressive diabetes control in very ill questioned (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

An analysis of recent diabetes studies debunks the notion that aggressive blood sugar control of critically ill hospital patients with diabetes can help save lives, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

Should Tight Glucose Control For The Critically Ill Be Reconsidered? (Medical News Today)

New findings published in the August 27 issue of JAMA call into question the tight glucose control that many professional societies recommend for critically ill adults.

Sign in (HealthCentral.com)

TUESDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Tight glucose control doesn't significantly reduce the risk of in-hospital death among critically ill patients.

IU Health & Wellness (Newswise)

Indiana University professors from the Kinsey Institute, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and School of Medicine discuss men's surprising perceptions of masculinity, exercise's influence on mood and precautions and treatment for heat illnesses.

When genes throw you a curve (The News-Times)

Noah Voudren is a happy baby with bright blue eyes and chunky little legs. A sulky child, he is not.But pampered? Maybe."He's spoiled,'' said his mother Emily, laughing. "I'm only now letting other people take care of him.''But if Noah's had his mother and father, Dan, watch his every move and keep him safely enfolded in their loving arms, there's a reason they have to watch him carefully to ...

Dr. Paul Donohue: Hypoglycemia isn't as common a diagnosis as it used to be (Detroit News)

Dear Dr. Donohue: I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia 25 years ago. I have strictly followed the diet I was instructed to follow, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet with six small meals a day. The doctor who made the diagnosis has died, and I have a new one who doesn't believe I have hypoglycemia. He told me I can eat whatever I want. What's your opinion?

Invisible Disabilities

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Invisible Disabilities What are Invisible Disabilities? Invisible Disabilities are certain kinds of disabilities that are not immediately apparent to others.

Study Questions Protocols for Tight Glucose Control in Critically Ill Patients

A new study calls into question the need for tight glucose control for patients who are critically ill.

Teens with type 1 diabetes face emotional challenges as well

Many college-bound freshmen have the same questions about their new roommate: Will she be messy, drink a lot, have a weird boyfriend? Caroline McEnery, who heads to Boston College this month, has a few extra ...

Don't let diabetes get you down

Sunday, August 24, 2008 NEWSDESK One minute you're feeling fine and the next you're sweaty, shaky and dizzy.

Living Alone and Living Well With Diabetes

When you live alone, for example, you can't take for granted that someone will be with you - 'or even come home eventually - 'to help if you develop hypoglycemia or to get supplies for you if you get sick.

Insulin?

Many college-bound freshmen have the same questions about their new roommate: Will she be messy, drink a lot, have a weird boyfriend? Caroline McEnery, who heads to Boston College this month, has a few extra ...

Dr. Paul Donohue: Hypoglycemia isn't as common a diagnosis as it used to be

Dear Dr. Donohue: I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia 25 years ago. I have strictly followed the diet I was instructed to follow, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet with six small meals a day.

College students not defined by diabetes

Many college-bound freshmen have the same questions about their new roommate: Will she be messy, drink a lot, have a weird boyfriend? Caroline McEnery, who heads to Boston College this month, has a few extra ...

REFILE: New DPP-4 inhibitor shows safety, efficacy in type 2 diabetes

Almost half of patients with type 2 diabetes poorly controlled with diet and exercise or other antidiabetic agents were able to reach target hemoglobin A1C levels of less than 7.0% with a new, highly selective ...

Not defined by diabetes

Many college-bound freshmen have the same questions about their new roommate: Will she be messy, drink a lot, have a weird boyfriend? Caroline McEnery, who heads to Boston College this month, has a few extra ...