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Diabetes Sniffing Dogs

Diabetes Alert Dogs? Dogs Smell Scent of Hypoglycemia

Study explains why some dogs can smell dangerously low blood sugar levels in people and how people with diabetes can benefit. A chemical found in...

Diabetes Linked to Brain Tangles, Separate from Alzheimer’s Disease

People with type 2 diabetes have double the risk of developing dementia, and this new development shows how the diseases may be linked without...
BRILINTA Recall

Nationwide Brilanta Recall by Astrazeneca Due to Acute Renal Failure Risk

Astrazeneca is recalling limited lots of of BRILINTA because bottles contain the wrong medication, which can lead to advere renal effects. Voluntary recall limited to...

Adult Hypertension Risk Can be Identified in Childhood

Findings published in the international journal Hypertension detail screening methods to help clinicians identify young people who may develop high blood pressure later in...
Protein Bar Recall

Protein Bars Recalled Nationwide by Amrita Health Foods Due to Listeria

Amrita Health Foods has recalled a number of varieties of Amrita Bars protein bars for possible health risk due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Insulin-producing cell in the islets

New Insulin-Producing Cell a Big Discovery for Diabetes

Researchers have discovered a possible new route to regenerating the insulin-producing function lost in diabetes - a finding that could lead to a cure...
Photo of Chinese People - Shorter Lifespan for Chinese Diabetics

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...
coronary artery bypass grafting surgery

Diabetes and CABG Surgery: Arteries Lead to Better Outcomes

More diabetic patients survive when only arteries are used for bypasses during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, according to new findings. Diabetic patients who undergo...

Intensive Insulin Treatment for Diabetes May Improve Ability to Produce Insulin

Promising development for patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. According to a new study, three months of intensive insulin therapy is equal to 15-months...
Menopause and Heart Health

Menopause Symptom Severity May Predict Heart Disease

How severe a women's menopause symptoms are may help determine her risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in women.

IOF Warns of Fracture Risk in Diabetics, Urges Early Evaluation

New review summarizes current knowledge on the mechanisms, evaluation and management of bone fragility in type 1 diabetes, who suffer from an almost 6-fold...
Hands in a CIrcle - Working Together to Improve Blood Sugar Levels

Minority Patients with Diabetes Can Improve Blood Sugar Levels

University of Missouri-Columbia study finds an effective way to improve the blood sugar levels of minority patients, a group more likely to experience complications...
Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough

Scientist Announces Breakthrough in Battle Against Type 2 Diabetes

Experts from the University of Stirling have made a type 2 diabetes breakthrough after studying why some people develop diabetes while others do not.
Family Care Eye Wash Recall

Recall Extends to Family Care Brand Eye Wash

United Exchange Corp issued a nationwide recall of Family Care Brand Eye Wash due to microbial contamination. Use of this product can lead to...
Massive Beef Recall in US for Salmonella by JBS Tolleson

Massive Beef Recall Hits United States, Multiple Illnesses Reported

Massive Beef Recall in the US for Salmonella contamination announced by JBS Tolleson. Many illnesses in multiple states have been reported. View the full details, product list and labels.

Beta Cell Function Preserved with Alefacept in New-onset Type 1 Diabetics

Study shows that people with new-onset type 1 diabetes who took two courses of alefacept soon after being diagnosed showed preserved beta cell function...