Researchers Report Breakthrough in Lowering Cholesterol, Fatty Acids
Researchers have found a way to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol and fatty acids that end up in the blood from food the body metabolizes, a key discovery that could lead to new drugs to treat and reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease related to obesity.
Many Obese Youth Have Condition that Precedes Type 2 Diabetes
Many obese children and adolescents have impaired glucose tolerance, a condition that often appears before the development of type 2 diabetes.
Misdiagnosed Adults: Type 1 Diabetes as Common in Adults as Children
Type 1 diabetes is not just found in children as believed, but just as common in adults according to research in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Study Shows Patients Taking Lipitor Show Significant Cardiovascular Benefit
Preliminary results showed diabetic patients who took the cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor had significantly fewer heart attacks, strokes and surgical procedures compared to patients who received placebo.
Research Team Tests Alternative Approach to Treating Diabetes
In a study, scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of a promising new strategy for treating human type 2 diabetes, which affects more than 200 million people worldwide.
Researchers: Traditional Chinese Exercises Can Help Combat Diabetes
A pilot study for Australia's first clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises in preventing the growing problem of diabetes has produced startling results.
American College of Physicians Recommends Metformin to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
The American College of Physicians recommends that clinicians add metformin as the initial drug treatment for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and weight loss have failed to adequately improve high blood sugar.
Anti-Psychotic Drugs May Be Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes In Schizophrenia Patients
Patients treated with the atypical anti-psychotic agents clozapine and olanzapine may be at an increased risk for insulin resistance.
Patients with Psoriasis Prone to Diabetes and Serious Cardiovascular Condition
In addition to the daily chore of dealing with the physical symptoms of Psoriasis, new research suggests an association between psoriasis and two potentially serious medical conditions - diabetes and atherosclerosis.
CPAP May Improve Glycemic Control in Diabetics with Sleep Apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may improve glycemic control in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes. Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP,...
Warning: Diabetes Drug and Blood Thinner Mix Leads to Serious Interaction
University of Southern California study provides evidence of potent drug-to-drug interaction between a commonly used type of blood thinner and certain diabetes drugs. A blood...
Researchers Find Link Between High Fructose Corn Syrup and Global Prevalence of Diabetes
International analysis finds that countries using high fructose corn syrup in their food supply have a 20 percent higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Prolonged TV Viewing Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease
According to a new study, prolonged TV viewing was associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature death.
Cause for 5-fold Increase in Type 2 Diabetes in Latino Population Identified
Researchers have identified a variant in the Latino population that was associated with a 5-fold increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Study Finds Clues To Diabetes Puzzle
A diabetes epidemic that appears to have claimed the life of composer Johann Sebastian Bach may explain disparities in diabetes rates among 21st-century ethnic groups.
Potential Association of Type 2 Diabetes Genes with Prostate Cancer
Scientists have identified six new genes which play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes, and among the group is the second gene known to also play a role in prostate cancer.
