Statins May Prevent Diabetic-Related Blindness
New research has found that a statin drug that is often known by the brand-name Lipitor may help prevent blindness in people with diabetes.
High-Intensity Physical Training Improves Cardiovascular Fitness in Obese Adolescents
After school lifestyle education and physical training programs can benefit obese children and adolescents by altering their body compositions and providing primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Study: Vitamin D Deficiency Raises Heart Disease Risk
New research shows that low levels of vitamin D are associated with a markedly higher risk of heart attack and early death.
Research Says Sugar Coated Proteins Seal in a Memory of Diabetes
Researchers have uncovered a process that locks the body's metabolism in a diabetic state after only relatively limited exposure to high glucose levels.
Diabetic Children Not Screened Properly for Retinopathy
Diabetes among youths has been steadily increasing, but proper evaluations for diabetic retinopathy are falling short of recommendations. Many youths with type 1 and 2...
Type 2 Diabetes Progression Curbed by Vitamin D Treatment
Enhanced activation of a commonly used vitamin curbs type 2 diabetes progression.
Healthy Weight Means Healthier Blood Lipid Profile In Children
Study shows maintaining a healthy weight in children may be one good way for them to keep a healthy blood lipid profile and grow up with a happy heart.
Depression Can Hamper Glucose Control in People With Diabetes
Depression can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed, finds a study of older veterans with the disease.
Pitt Researchers Develop Non-Invasive Glucose Sensor
Millions of people suffering from diabetes mellitus may be spared the ordeal of pricking their fingers several times a day to test blood sugar levels.
New Procedure Offers Improved Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetic Patients
The latest approach to islet transplantation has produced substantially improved results for patients with type 1 diabetes, and may offer a more durable alternative to a whole pancreas transplant.
Study Suggests Women May Need More Vitamin C
Recent findings by researchers at NIDDK and Vanderbilt University indicate that the RDA of vitamin C may need to increase to 90 milligrams a day for young women.
People Over 40 Need Frequent Exercise to Prevent or Treat Type 2 Diabetes
People over 40 who use aerobic exercise to prevent or control diabetes need not only regular, but frequent, exercise if they are to realize its potential benefits.
Single Hypoglycemic Emergency Raises Risk of Death within 3 years for Diabetics, Says Study
Alarming study showed that within three years of a dangerously low blood sugar episode requiring an emergency department visit, one-third of those in the...
Is Fat the New Normal? Researcher Says Yes
American women have gotten fatter as it has become more socially acceptable to carry a few extra pounds, according to a new study.
Amputations Among Diabetics can be Reduced by 50-Percent
Every 30-seconds, somebody in the world is amputated due to a diabetes-related foot complication. A new study confirmes that some simple interventions can reduce the number of amputations by more than 50-percent.
New Study Suggests a Specific Protein May Contribute to Erectile Disfunction for the Diabetic...
A new animal study suggests that protein kinase C may contribute to reduced erectile response for some.
