Monthly Archives: July 2005

A study has shown that a protein found in fat cells is a newly discovered cause of insulin resistance.

Researchers report the discovery of a trigger for insulin resistance in the liver.

A new review of studies confirms that the drug metformin should be in the first line of defense against type 2 diabetes.

Initial results show that drug may reduce the risk of moderate vision loss, especially in patients with diabetic macular edema.

Obese men may not process carbohydrates as efficiently as obese women, a condition that can, ultimately, lead to a decrease in fitness level and the development of metabolic disorders.

Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childhood experience, according to new research whose findings contradict previously-held beliefs.

Joslin Diabetes Center has launched a new affiliation program designed to bring Joslin's world-class vision resources to local communities across the United States and beyond.

In people with diabetes, diuretics work as well as ACE-inhibitors and calcium channel blockers in protecting against heart attack and improving survival, and offer more protection against congestive heart failure.

regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight.