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.
Gestational Diabetes Risk Lowered with Healthy Diet in South Asian Women
A recent study highlights the importance of public health messaging to South Asian women who are considering pregnancy in an attempt to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Breastfeeding Reduces a Woman’s Risk of Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes
A recent study has shown that women who breastfeed have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, including conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes,...
For Chinese Adults, Diabetes Takes 9 Years Off Life
A recent JAMA study has found that Chinese adults with diabetes lose an average of 9 years off of their life span when compared...
Better Diabetic Footcare in Australia Can Save Billions
Australia could save billions of dollars in healthcare costs by investing in proven treatments for people with diabetic foot disease, according to QUT research. A...
Australian First Study: Massive Diabetic Foot Disease Costs
New research from Queensland University of Technology shows preventable hospitalization from diabetic foot disease is costing Australia hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Senior...
Odds of Surviving Drops When You Live Too Far from Advanced Cardiac Care
Distance from emergency care makes a difference when it comes to getting life-saving cardiac care according to a newly published study. How far is too far? This story takes a closer look.
Cheaper and More Sustainable Sweeteners Created
Researchers in Spain and Switzerland have designed a process to produce new sweeteners in a cheaper and more selective way. Polyalcohols are widely used in...
Australian Study: Possible Type 2 Diabetes Cure
An Australian study yields research that could lead to a cure for Type 2 Diabetes. Watch this exciting newscast to find out more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw9GiX_sjY0
Texting Improves Diabetes Prevention in India
A study involving 1 million people has found that using mobile phones and text messages to change diabetes risk behaviors leads to positive results. A...
Burden of Chronic Conditions on Latin-American, Caribbean Health Systems Increasing
Six Latin American and Caribbean countries continue to face challenges managing more complex health needs related to certain diseases and conditions. The health systems of...
Personalized Diabetes Risk Education Not Motivating Enough
A new study has found that education on personalized diabetes risk doesn't motivate behavior change in people at a higher risk of diabetes, such...
Rise in Avoidable Diabetes Hospital Visits Hits England
University of Leicester researchers lead study into rising hypoglycemia admissions in hospitals, finding a significant increase over a 10 year period. Hospital admissions for a...
A Ton of Bitter Melon Produces Sweet Results for Diabetes
Scientists have uncovered the therapeutic properties of bitter melon, a vegetable and traditional Chinese medicine, that make it a powerful treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
Australian Study: Pharmacists Likely to Play Direct Role in Future Diabetes Management
Community pharmacists could soon be playing a more direct role in diabetes management following a new study at Brisbane's Wesley Research Institute funded by the MBF Foundation.
Study Targets Australian Pharmacists to Help Diabetes Sufferers
A new Wesley Research Institute project aims to make it much easier for people to manager their Type 2 Diabetes by using community pharmacists.