Brief, High-Intensity Workouts Show Promise in Helping Diabetics Lower Blood Sugar
Researchers have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to meet exercise guidelines.
Study: Drug May Prevent 1-in-7 Cases of Diabetes
More than 8 percent of the world population is currently suffering from conditions that increase diabetes risk, so about one in 12 people should be taking a drug to prevent diabetes, according to a study.
Breakthrough Technique Turns Open Wounds and Ulcers into Skin
New technique to treat large cutaneous ulcers, including those seen in people with severe burns, bedsores or chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, announced by researchers.
Mothers’ Future Diabetes Risk Linked to BPA Exposure During Pregnancy
Exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A during pregnancy may raise a mother's susceptibility to weight gain and diabetes later in life. This new information...
Scientists Suspect Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Slow Acute Wound Healing
A recent study shows that popular fish oil supplements have an effect on the healing process of small, acute wounds in human skin. But is that effect detrimental or helpful?
Stem Cell Infusion and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Improve Islet Function in Diabetes
A study to determine if patients with type 2 diabetes can benefit from a combination of autologous stem cell infusions and hyperbaric oxygen treatment has found significant benefits.
Researchers Identify Hormone That Prompts Adult Stem Cells to Differentiate Into Insulin-Producing Cells
Scientists have discovered that a naturally occurring hormone can cause adult islet stem cells to mature into pancreatic beta cells, the insulin-secreting cells that are depleted or compromised in diabetes.
Diabetes Medication Pioglitazone Hcl May Improve Predictors Of Cardiovascular Risk
Study results found that the diabetes medication pioglitazone HCl reduced carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT).
Potential Drug Target Identified for Diabetes
Scientists have discovered a novel signaling pathway between three organs - the gut, the brain, and the liver - which lowers blood sugar when activated.
Mixed Results For Weight Loss Drug on Slowing Progression of Coronary Disease
The anti-obesity medication rimonabant showed mixed results in slowing progression of coronary artery disease in patients with abdominal obesity and pre-existing coronary disease, according to a new study in the April 2 issue of JAMA.
Recall Alert: FDA Updates its Nationwide Alert on Counterfeit One Touch Blood Glucose Test...
FDA is alerting the public to counterfeit blood glucose test strips being sold in the US for use with various models of LifeScan, Inc., One Touch Brand Blood Glucose Monitors.
Insulin Pump Benefits Preschoolers With Diabetes
Adults and older kids with diabetes who use a pump to deliver insulin have better control of their diabetes and more flexibility during mealtimes than when they relied on daily insulin shots.
Discovery: Healing Molecule Could Reduce Amputations for Diabetics
Healing molecule discovery could reduce limb amputations for diabetes patients by using the body's tissue repair system.
Diabetes and Obesity Responsible for 6-Percent of Cancer Cases
Nearly 6% of new cancer cases were caused by the combined effects of diabetes and being overweight or obese - and almost twice as common in women as men.
Common Arthritis Drug Helps Wound Healing, Stem Cell Survival
Scientists have found a new way to protect stem cells from harsh inflammation during wound repair, and it involves a common anti-inflammatory drug.
Elucidation of the Genome for Diabetics with DNA Chips
The genome of patients with type 2 diabetes (DT2) has been elucidated, for the first time, thanks to the use of new DNA chip technologies allowing 400,000 DNA mutations to be studied simultaneously.
