August 2015 Metabolic Disease Related News from our Partners at Consultant 360

SLE Patients at Great Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

A recent study conducted by a team of British researchers finds metabolic syndrome prevalent among a large number of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/sle-patients-great-risk-metabolic-syndrome 

Is Blood Pressure Variability a Sign of Increased Cardiovascular Risk?
A recent study examined whether variability of systolic and diastolic blood pressure influenced cardiovascular disease risk.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/bp-variability-sign-increased-cardiovascular-risk

Study: Obese Individuals Unlikely to Achieve Normal Weight

A recent study examined the efficacy of current weight management programs that focus on diet and exercise.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/study-obese-individuals-unlikely-achieve-normal-weight 

 Daily Soda Could Increase Diabetes Risk by 18%

A recent study examined the effect of regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/do-statins-risk-microvascular-disease 

Diet and Exercise Programs Mitigate Diabetes Risk

Recent research examined whether diet and exercise programs were effective at helping to prevent and control type 2 diabetes.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/diet-and-exercise-programs-mitigate-diabetes-risk