Diabetics with Foot Complications Have Impaired Cognitive Function
In a first-time study, BGU researchers revealed a new finding that people with diabetes who suffer from certain foot complications also have significantly impaired...
Diabetes Patients are Overtested, Mayo Clinic Warns
Mayo Clinic researchers report a trend toward overtesting patients with type 2 diabetes, resulting in increased cost, time and potential overtreatment with drugs. In...
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...
Researchers Reverse Type 2 Diabetes by Reducing Fat in Pancreas
Exciting news for people living with type 2 diabetes. A research team was able to reverse type 2 diabetes by reducing fat that built...
Breastfeeding Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Half Following Gestational Diabetes
Study finds that women with gestational diabetes who breastfeed more often and for longer durations helps the mother's health and can cut the risk...
ACP: Use Generic Medications Over Branded Drugs Whenever Possible
The American College of Physicians has released an advice paper which recommends prescribing generic medications whenever possible, a move that would improve patient outcomes...
New Laser-Based Hearing Aid Approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed the marketing of a new hearing aid that uses a laser diode and direct vibration of...
Viagra for Diabetes? Study Says It Improves Insulin Sensitivity and More.
A new study has found that sildenafil (brand name: Viagra) improves insulin sensitivity in individuals with prediabetes and also lowers a marker of heart,...
Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Harm Bone Health, Exercise Helps
Obesity and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to several health issues, including an increased risk of bone fractures. Researchers have found that exercise...
Lucentis Effective Against Diabetic Retinopathy
Results of a recent study show that Lucentis is highly effective at treating proliferative diabetic retinopathy and may be an alternative to laser therapy....
2016 Medicare Parts A and B Premiums, Deductibles Announced
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2016 premiums and deductibles for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician...
Free Tool Predicts Blindness and Amputation Risk in Diabetics
Researchers from University of Nottingham have developed software that helps predict the risk of blindness and amputation in people living with type 1 or...
Poor Sleep May Increase Diabetes Risk, Lower Insulin Sensitivity
A University of Colorado study finds that insufficient sleep reduces insulin sensitivity and increases the risk of diabetes, adding to the list of ailments...
New Breath Test Helps Diagnose Gastroparesis
FDA approved a breath test to aid in diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying, also called gastroparesis. The test can be performed in a general...
Non-Surgical Temporary Balloon Device to Treat Obesity Approved by FDA
The ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System has been approved by the FDA to help people lose weight. The device is temporary and does not...
Blood-thinning Medicine Plavix Doesn’t Change Risk of Death
The FDA has issued a statement about their review of the affect the blood-thinning drug Plavix has on the risk of death in patients...
