High Blood Sugar Linked to Brain Shrinkage – Even in Normal Range
People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at a higher risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia, according to new research.
Diabetics Using Metformin and Insulin Have Higher Risk of Complications and Death Than Those...
Among diabetics who were receiving metformin, the addition of insulin compared with a certain class of antidiabetic drugs was associated with an increased risk of nonfatal cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause death.
Lifestyle Changes Effective in Protecting Against Type 2 Diabetes
Changing to a healthier lifestyle appears to be at least as effective as taking prescription drugs in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, says a new BMJ study.
Study: Diabetes Epidemic Could Erase Reductions In Deaths & Hospitalizations Due To Heart Disease
Upsurge in diabetic complications may end the long-term trend of progressively fewer heart attacks and heart-attack deaths in the U.S.
PCC in Diabetes: Does it Improve Glycemic Control?
A new study has found that while patient-centered care (PCC) was associated with significant improvements in both physical and mental quality of life and...
Treatment of Gum Disease May Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes
A study suggests that the treatment of serious gum disease in diabetics with Type 2 diabetes may lower their blood sugar levels.
Two Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Regimens Compared
Researchers compared two different insulin treatment regimens to see which was more effective for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out which regimen performed...
Study: Formula Feeding, Early Introduction Of Infant Food May Not Contribute To Childhood Obesity
A new study has found that a child's fatness at age five is not related to being breastfed or the age in infancy when other foods are introduced.
Study Explores Risks Of Obesity In Children With Kidney Transplants
Obese children who get kidney transplants tend to be younger, shorter and on dialysis longer than their leaner peers, according to a recent study.
Interfering with Vagal Nerve Activity Prevents Diabetes and Hypertension in Study
Interrupting nerve signals to the liver can prevent diabetes and hypertension in mice, according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine.
Data Suggest Diabetics Have Worsening Symptoms Prior to Acute Cardiac Event
People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease due to a variety of risk factors.
Alert: Certain Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Cause Disabling Joint Pain
The FDA is warning Type 2 Diabetics that their medication may cause them severe, disabling joint pain. Several popular diabetes drugs contain sitagliptin, saxagliptin,...
Reduction in Intake of Food Toxins Improves Diabetes in Adults
A study of Advanced Glycation End products in adults found that cutting back on processed, grilled, and fried foods, which are high in AGEs, may improve insulin resistance in people with diabetes.
Photos Helping Researchers Understand Juvenile Diabetes
If a picture is worth a thousand words, UF Health Type 1 diabetes researchers and their colleagues have tapped into an encyclopedia, revealing new...
Long And Short Sleep Durations are Associated with Increased Risk for Diabetes
According to a research abstract, both long and short sleepers are at greater risk for diabetes.
Amputation Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: Is Height A Factor?
In this study, the authors looked at rates of amputation among close to 100,000 patients with diabetes mellitus and found that height was a strong predictor of amputation.
