SAJDVD: VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1, MARCH 2006
- Title: Glucose monitoring : quality
and cost-effectiveness : editorial
Authors: Delport, Rhena
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.3-4
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- Title: Effective management of type
2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome : beyond
glucose control : editorial
Authors: Krentz, Andrew J.
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.6-7
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- Title: Stunted girls have greater
subcutaneous fat deposits : implications for the
development of type 2 diabetes mellitus in
developing countries : editorial
Authors: Kruger, H. Salome
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.9-11
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- Title: Cardiovascular risk
assessment in the metabolic syndrome, screening
for subclinical disease, and implications for
treatment : review
Authors: Wong, Nathan D.
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.12-20
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Abstract: The metabolic syndrome is a clustering of risk factors known to promote or increase the risk for development of cardiovascular disease. Approximately 25-35% of the adult population of developed countries are characterised with metabolic syndrome by different definitions. Metabolic syndrome, even in the absence of diabetes, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and total mortality, and is related to an increased risk for the development of diabetes. Initial evaluation of coronary heart disease risk involves global risk estimation using Framingham or other algorithms for risk prediction. Given the absence of key metabolic syndrome risk factors (namely obesity, elevated triglycerides, and impaired fasting glucose) in these algorithms, elevations in these factors need to be considered in individual patient risk evaluation. Further, consideration of screening for novel risk factors such as C-reactive protein, as well as subclinical atherosclerosis (from carotid ultrasound, computed tomography, or anklebrachial index), can further refine the estimation of future cardiovascular disease risk. The presence of subclinical atherosclerosis or elevated levels of C-reactive protein can potentially modify recommended treatment goals for lipid and other cardiovascular risk factors. The American Heart Association and US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute have recently released revised guidelines for the diagnosis and clinical management of metabolic syndrome. This article examines global assessment of cardiovascular risk in persons with metabolic syndrome, the role of screening for subclinical disease in risk assessment, as well as treatment strategies and their implications for reducing cardiovascular risk in those with metabolic syndrome.
- Title: Treatment of lipids to reduce
cardiovascular risk among people with the
metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes : review
Authors: Wild, Sarah H.; Byrne, Christopher D.
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.21-25
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Abstract: The metabolic syndrome is present in approximately 20% of general populations in developed countries and in approximately 80% of people with type 2 diabetes. High triglyceride levels, low high-density cholesterol levels and central obesity are three of the five features of the metabolic syndrome and contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people with the metabolic syndrome. Lifestyle interventions and treatment with statins reduce risk of CVD but absolute risk of cardiovascular events among high-risk populations remains high. This article reviews the options for treating the atherogenic dyslipidaemia associated with the metabolic syndrome.
- Title: Blood pressure reduction in
the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes :
current concepts : review
Authors: Schachter, Michael
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.26-29
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- Title: Microalbuminuria - the next
target for vascular disease prevention? :
commentary
Authors: Afzali, Behdad; Marsh, James E.
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.30-31
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- Title: Report on South African
clinical meeting on insulin detemir. A new basal
insulin analogue shows benefit in diabetes care
: clinical meeting report
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.32-36
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- Title: Humalog(R) Mix 50TM targets
needs of type 2 diabetic patients : drug trends
in diabetes
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.38, 40
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- Title: The promise of ONTARGET :
drug trends in diabetes
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.41-42
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- Title: PROactive subgroup :
pioglitazone reduces events in type 2 diabetic
patients with previous myocardial
infarction : drug trends in diabetes
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.43
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- Title: Improved early morning BP
control using telmisartan in overweight patients
with hypertension and type 2 diabetes : drug
trends in diabetes
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.44
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- Title: More patients benefit from
using long-acting analogue - insulin detemir :
drug trends in diabetes
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.45-46
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- Title: Improving the sexual quality
of life in patients with diabetes and
hypertension : drug trends in diabetes
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.46, 48
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- Title: Travatan(R) eye drops now
approved for first-line treatment : diabetes
news
From: South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mar
Published: 2006
Pages: p.48
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LATEST EDITORS' CHOICE
Interesting
features, including:
- Cardiometabolic risk factors in male long-distance bus drivers
- Endothelial dysfunction in patients with hyperlipidaemia
- Hypertension in newly diagnosed diabetic patients in Uganda
- Microalbuminuria and left ventricular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes
- SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes: protecting kidney and heart
- African roadmap: 25% hypertension control in Africa by 2025
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