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News about conditions related to diabetes, or diseases that people with diabetes often have, such as neuropathy, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, heart disease, blindness and more.

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).

Researchers Identify Mechanism in the Pancreas that Turns on Insulin Production

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered how a hormone turns on a series of molecular switches inside the pancreas that increases production of insulin.

Dietary Preferences and Patterns May Be Linked to Genes

The relative amount of protein, carbohydrate, and fat that people choose to eat may be influenced by genetics.
Journal of Medicinal Food

Black Raspberry Lowers Cardiovascular Risk in Metabolic Syndrome

Researchers investigated short-term effects of black raspberry on arterial stiffness - an indicator of cardiovascular disease - on people with metabolic syndrome. Researchers investigated short-term...

New Clues To How Major Weight-Loss Drugs Work

Some of the most important weight-loss drugs work by enhancing the effect of the brain chemical serotonin. These include sibutramine and fenfluramine, which was recalled after the combination with dexfenfluramine, called fen-phen, was linked to potentially fatal heart valve abnormalities.

Perceptions Of Peer Opinion Influences Attitudes About Obesity

One of the most effective ways to change negative attitudes about obese people is by addressing perceptions of normative beliefs within particular social groups.

Skin and Wound Healing Accelerated by Ultrasound in Diabetics

Scientists were able to reduce healing time for skin ulcers and bedsores by a third, as well as reduce the chance of wound infection,...

Resveratrol Prevents Metabolic Syndrome in Lab Tests

Researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in common foods, prevents a syndrome in some offspring that could lead to later health issues such as diabetes.

Buckwheat May Be Beneficial For Managing Diabetes

Researchers have found new evidence that buckwheat, a grain used in making pancakes and soba noodles, may be beneficial in the management of diabetes.

Recipe For Overeating: Dangers Of Mixing Stress, Deprivation And Tempting Foods

Two studies in the October issue of Behavioral Neuroscience show that when animals are stressed, deprived and exposed to tempting food, they overeat, with different degrees of interaction. The powerful interplay between internal and external factors helps explain why dieters rebound and even one cookie can trigger a binge if someone's predisposed to binge.
Epithelial in Vivo Regeneration

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.

Newly Identified Genes Influence Insulin and Glucose Regulation, 5 variants raise type 2 diabetes...

Researchers found 13 new genetic variants that influence blood glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and the function of insulin-secreting beta cells in populations of European descent. Five of the variants increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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.

Ethnic, Gender Differences in Blood Pressure Also Seen in Youth

Even among healthy adolescents, differences exist between ethnic and gender groups that may predict high blood pressure without an identifiable cause, suggest the results of a study of black and white males and females.

Morbidity Following Liver Transplant is Highest Among Obese Patients with Diabetes

Researchers report that morbidity following liver transplant is highest among obese patients with diabetes, but these risk factors do not influence post-transplant survival.
Dental Care and Diabetes - Diabetics Not Getting the Dental Care they Need

Diabetics Are Not Getting the Dental Care They Need

A New York University and East Carolina University study has found a concerning decline in dental care among people with diabetes.