Storing Too Much Iron May Put Healthy Women at Increased Risk for Type 2...
Higher amounts of iron stores in the blood are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in healthy women who have no known diabetes risk factors.
Greater Incidence of Obesity Among Adults with Disabling Conditions
As significant a problem as obesity is among the general population, it's an even greater problem for adults with disabling conditions.
Losing Weight After Diabetes Diagnosis Can Prevent Diabetes-Related Disease
People who lose weight soon after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes have better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, and are more likely to maintain that control even if they regain their weight.
Alert: FDA Updates its Nationwide Alert on Counterfeit Blood Glucose Test Strips
Subsequent announcement provides two additional lot numbers that are included in the distribution of counterfeit products, along with descriptions of how to identify them.
Study: Major Depression More Than Doubles Risk of Dementia Among Adults with Diabetes
Adults who have both diabetes and major depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, compared to adults with diabetes only, according to a study published in the recent Journal of General Internal Medicine.
FDA Warns About Type 2 Diabetes Drug Canagliflozin Side Effects
FDA has strengthened it's warning for the type 2 diabetes medicine Canagliflozin, which is sold under the names Invokana and Invokamet, by adding new...
Long-Acting Insulin Safer and More Effective for People with Type 1 Diabetes
Long-acting insulin is safer and more effective than intermediate-acting insulin for patients with Type 1 diabetes, according to new research.
Study: Obamacare Improving Management of Diabetes and Other Conditions
Study shows major positive benefits from improved diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, like diabetes, resulting from the expansion of health insurance coverage due...
Weight Loss Surgery Can Help Reduce Metabolic Syndrome In Obese Patients
Obese patients who underwent surgical treatment for weight loss had significant reductions in the components of the metabolic syndrome one year after surgery.
Weight Loss More Effective than Intensive Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetics
Weight-loss and major lifestyle changes may be more effective than intensive insulin therapy for overweight patients with poorly controlled, insulin-resistant type 2 diabetes, according to a diabetes researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Study Links Vitamin D, Type 1 Diabetes
Sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children, according to new findings by researchers.
Gaps Found In All Components Of Private Health Insurance Coverage For People With Diabetes
Study identifies barriers in all components of the private health insurance system that can prevent Americans with diabetes from properly managing the disease.
Study: Type 2 Diabetes Drug Makes People Fat. Find out why.
Many people with type 2 diabetes are taking anti-diabetic medications which specifically activate sensors that increase hunger, which then leads to weight gain. Medication used...
Triple Therapy Fights Type 2 Diabetes Without Weight Gain
Type 2 diabetics who take two drugs in combination with insulin can effectively regulate their blood-sugar levels without the common side effect of weight gain.
First Annual “Healthy Heroes” Contest Kicks Off
This new event will recognize and honor people with diabetes who are displaying extraordinary courage and heroism in their daily battle with the ubiquitous disease.
Study Suggests Body Mass Index Guidelines Should Be Lower to Block Diabetes
The recommended upper limit of a healthy body mass index might need to be revised downward to protect people from becoming glucose intolerant or developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
