Alcohol Use
Higher serum DHEAS levels are found in type 2 diabetes patients who are drinkers
Published in Diabetes Week, November 28th, 2005
According to recent research published in the journal Diabetic Medicine, "Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Both light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and higher serum concentrations of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) are associated with reduced CVD mortality, raising the possibility of DHEA as a causal intermediate in CVD and alcohol consumption."
M. Fukui and...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Diabetes Week
Source: Diabetes Week (2005-11-28)
More Articles from Diabetes Week
- Diabetes Complications
Higher glucose levels in diabetics is linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac death - Diabetes Epidemiology
Altered KATP signaling is a major factor in glucokinase-deficient diabetes - Diabetes Risk Factors
Elevated levels of IL-18 are linked to high risk of developing type 2 diabetes - Diabetes Therapy
Endocrinologist-supported advice for providers improves diabetes therapy - Environmental Health
Rats exposed to chlorpyrifos show risk factors for hyperlipidemia and hyperinsulinemia - Antibacterial Agents
Initial antibiotic regimen has no influence on patient survival with bloodstream infection - More from this issue of Diabetes Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
