Low-Dose Aspirin Not Effective in Diabetes Treatment
January 26, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
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Have you heard the thought that aspirin, specifically anti-inflammatory aspirin, is helpful in preventing diabetes?
Well researchers took this same concept and applied it to low-dose aspirin. The result? That low-dose aspirin, while having many other healthful benefits, does not help prevent Type 2 diabetes.
David S. H. Bell, MD, an Endocrine Today Editorial Board member, said:
“This finding is not surprising since low dose aspirin was utilized. High dose aspirin or other salicylates, which are truly anti-inflammatory, have been shown to decrease insulin resistance and perhaps improve beta cell function. Clinical trials to evaluate …read more




