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Laser Therapy as Good as Drugs for Diabetic Eye Problems
Had fewer side effects than corticosteroids, study finds

New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds
Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease

New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes
Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds

New Antioxidant Drug Shows Promise Against Diabetes
But more studies on cardiovascular risks needed, report says

Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients From Heart Trouble
High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those with chronic disease

Aggressive Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Some Benefit
But jury still out on whether it makes difference in high-risk groups, study finds

Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery
But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe, critics say

Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries
Actos better at fighting plaque build-up than older medication, study finds

Self-Management Program Helps Diabetics
31 employers in 10 cities waive co-pays if diabetic is "coached" by pharmacist

Statin Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients
British study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of major vascular events