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Low-carb Mediterranean diet
for new diabetics: delayed time to starting meds and improved glycemic control compared to a low fat diet
Tight control of diabetes
Not associated with decreased cardiovascular risk (stroke/mortality); Is associated with decreased microalbuminuria and nephropathy
Menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Best non-hormonal treatment is Venlafaxine (Effexor) or Paroxetine (Paxil)
Raloxifene
indicated for osteoporosis prevention and decrease breast ca risk; contraindicated if there is a history of blood clots- can incr. risk
Exenatide
Byetta; lowers blood sugar but also shown to help with weight loss
Calcitonin
get tachyphylaxis (body gets used to it too quickly)
Osteoporosis
patients who can't tolerate oral bisphosphonates, Zoledronate (yearly I.V.) is a reasonable alternative.