CHECKUP DRUG LOWERS RISK OF HEART DISEASE IN DIABETICS.Byline: - Staff and Wire Services A heart drug approved two years ago also reduces heart disease for people with Type II diabetes Type II diabetes Type II diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and usually appears in middle aged adults. It is often associated with obesity and may be delayed or controlled with diet and exercise. Mentioned in: Diabetic Ketoacidosis , a recent study shows. Fenofibrate, sold in the United States under the brand name Tricor, increased good cholesterol 'good' cholesterol A popular term for HDL-cholesterol, see there. Cf 'Bad' cholesterol. , lowered triglycerides Triglycerides Fatty compounds synthesized from carbohydrates during the process of digestion and stored in the body's adipose (fat) tissues. High levels of triglycerides in the blood are associated with insulin resistance. and slightly reduced bad cholesterol bad cholesterol LDL-cholesterol Cardiovascular disease Cholesterol transported in the circulation by low-density lipoprotein, the elevation of which is directly related to the risk of CAD and cholesterol-related morbidity See LDL-cholesterol. Cf Good cholesterol. levels in people with adult-onset diabetes, researchers found. Doctors prescribed fenofibrate or a placebo to 418 diabetic men and women for at least three years. All patients had their diabetes under control and showed only mild abnormalities in their cholesterol levels. ``The patients taking fenofibrate showed a smaller increase in artery narrowing than the placebo group,'' says lead author Dr. George Steiner of the University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, , ``and had a significantly smaller decrease in the area of the arteries where blood flows.'' WEIGHT LOSS IN CYBERSPACE: People who participate in an organized weight-loss program through the Internet do better than people who simply try to fend off fat alone, says a new study. ``The Internet holds promise for people who choose not to attend face-to-face programs with weekly meetings,'' says Deborah Tate, a Brown University assistant professor of psychiatry. Tate and her colleagues divided 91 overweight people into two weight- loss groups: an education-only group; and a behavior therapy behavior therapy or behavior modification, in psychology, treatment of human behavioral disorders through the reinforcement of acceptable behavior and suppression of undesirable behavior. group, whose members received a structured weight-loss program online. People in both groups lost weight, but people in the structured group did better overall, Tate says. ``They lost nine pounds in six months, compared with three pounds,'' she says. ``It seems a structured program with continued contact works better than just giving people access to weight-loss information online,'' she says. LOOK YOUR BEST: The American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, is holding ``Look Good, Feel Better'' programs this month in Ventura County for people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. A bilingual program will be held today from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Cancer Society, 250 W. Citrus Grove Lane, Suite 200, Oxnard. Another program will be held April 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The free programs will discuss makeup, hair styling and grooming. Reservations are required. Call (805) 983-8864 for the Oxnard date and (805) 379-4777 for the Westlake event. |
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