Chinese Herbal Medicines for Preventing Diabetes in High Risk People
The researchers considered data from 16 clinical trials including 1,391 people who received 15 different herbal formulations. According to their findings, combining herbal medicines with lifestyle changes is twice as effective as lifestyle changes alone at normalising patients' blood sugar levels.
Doctors Overtreating Seniors for Diabetes and Blood Pressure, Says Study
New studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggest doctors and patients should work together to scale back certain treatments for diabetes and high blood...
Unique Physiology Key to Diagnosing and Treating Diabetes in Asian Populations
As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is growing concern for Asian American populations, who are nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. Compounding the problem, many of the standard ways to detect diabetes fail in people of Asian descent.
Gestational Diabetes Screening Too Late to Prevent Excessive Fetal Growth
According to a recent study, maternal obesity and diabetes in pregnancy result in early overgrowth of the baby in the womb, which affects the...
Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Reversed, But There’s a Time Limit
The good news for people with Type 2 diabetes is that you are likely to be able to reverse it, according to findings presented at the European Association For The Study of Diabetes.
High Glucose Before Surgery Raises Risk of Dangerous Complications
Patients who have high blood sugar before undergoing surgery run an increased risk of developing blood clots, deep vein thrombosis and even pulmonary embolism after surgery.
Extra 1000 Daily Steps Helps Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
New research shows improvements in cardiovascular health for type 1 diabetic children who take just 1000 extra steps each day. Keeping count of daily steps...
Compound Shows Promise As Vaccine-Like Drug For Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers have identified a compound that shows promise in animal studies of becoming the first effective drug for the prevention of type 1 diabetes.
Researchers Isolate New Risk Marker for Overweight Children
A study of overweight children has revealed they all share something in common aside from being heavy: each one of them has high levels of apoB48, a structural protein found in intestinal cholesterol.
Study: Type 2 Diabetes Increases Liver Disease Risk
New research shows that certain people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of serious liver disease. People with type 2 diabetes are at...
Insulin Pump Benefits Preschoolers With Diabetes
Adults and older kids with diabetes who use a pump to deliver insulin have better control of their diabetes and more flexibility during mealtimes than when they relied on daily insulin shots.
Moderate Fitness Lowers Risk of Death for Normal Weight or Obese Men with Type...
Being even moderately physically fit lowers a diabetic man's risk of death, regardless of his weight, according to a new study.
Researchers Develop Way to Measure Blood Glucose Levels by Shining Light on the Skin
To minimize that pain and inconvenience, researchers at MIT's Spectroscopy Laboratory have developed a noninvasive way to measure blood glucose levels using light.
Exercise Helps Diabetics Control Heart-Related Problems
exercise physiologist suggests that exercise, mainly aerobic activity and weight training, may provide multiple solutions to heart problems.
Managing High Blood Pressure In Type 2 Diabetes Sufferers Could Save Lives
High blood pressure has been known to be a bad companion of diabetes for many years. New papers offer clinicians some effective treatment options for diabetes sufferers with high blood pressure.
Study: Lack Of Sleep Linked To Increased Risk Of High Blood Pressure
If you're middle age and sleep five or less hours a night, you may be increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure.
