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Discovered: Genetic Markers Linking Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Alzheimer’s

Certain patients with type 2 diabetes  may have specific genetic risk factors that put them at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, according to...

Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Driven by Added Fructose: Mayo Clinic Urges Drastic Reductions

Recent studies have shown that added sugars, particularly those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes, even more so than other carbohydrates.
Artificial Sweeteners, weight gain and diabetes

Review Suggests Artificial Sweeteners Contribute to Weight Gain, Type 2 Diabetes

Here's a bitter pill to swallow: Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good according to a newly published review.

Reanalysis of Controversial Meta-Analysis Says Writing Off Rosiglitazone May Be Premature

A re-analysis of the data used linking heart problems to Rosiglitazone (Avandia) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes suggests that the earlier methodology may have resulted in inflated risk estimates.

Life Expectancy Of Diabetics 12 Years Less Than Others

Ontario diabetics live 12 to 13 years less than people without the disease, says a new study.

Progression Of Diabetic Retinopathy Among African-Americans With Diabetes

In a six-year study of African Americans with type 1 diabetes, progression of diabetes-related eye disease was high and related to poor blood glucose control and high blood pressure.
Diabetes and Fragile Bones

Causes of Diabetes Induced Bone Fragility Include Certain Drugs

Expert IOF review explains why people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of bone fragility, including the effect...

A Decisive Step Toward a Cure for Insulin Dependent Diabetes

Using innovative high-density DNA microchip technology, which can test 550,000 genes in a single analysis, researchers have detected a new gene involved in type 1 diabetes.
Insulin Pill for Diabetes

New Insulin Pill to Replace Daily Injections Developed

Insulin pill for diabetes created by Harvard researchers. This oral insulin delivery method dramatically transforms the way diabetics keep their blood sugar levels in check.

Interference With Blood Glucose Measurement Following Use of Parenteral Maltose/Galactose/Oral Xylose-Containing Products

Potential for life-threatening falsely elevated glucose readings in patients who have received parenteral products containing maltose or galactose, or oral xylose, and are subsequently tested using glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinolinequinone (GDH-PQQ) based glucose monitoring systems.

Researchers Present New Diabetes Findings

A new drug is showing great promise in returning patients with type 1 diabetes to insulin independence.

Diabetes Patients at Risk for Microvascular Complications

Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of microvascular complications, which develop when the body's small blood vessels become diseased.
Heather Gainsforth, assistant professor at UBC Okanagan's School of Health and Exercise Sciences.

For Type 2 Diabetes, Teaching How to Eat Well Needs to Be Part of...

An international review has determined that 'teaching how to eat well' should be part of diabetes treatment and offers the type of support that can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their diabetes.

A Viral Cure for Type 1 Diabetes

Viruses can both cause and prevent autoimmune disease. Therefore viruses that do not directly destroy b cells may actually enhance the course of autoimmune diabetes.
Diabetic Cream to Heal Wounds and Ulcers

Nanotech Ointment Speeds Healing of Diabetic Wounds and Ulcers

Researchers have found that a new high-tech, but simple, ointment applied to the skin may help diabetic patients heal stubborn and painful ulcers on...

Fat That May Benefit Diabetics Reduces Weight, Blood Sugar

Supplementing the diet with a certain fatty acid may lead to better weight control and disease management in diabetics.