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Study Clarifies Insulin’s Role In Blocking Release Of Energy In Patients With Type 2...

Chronically high levels of insulin, as is found in many people with obesity and Type II diabetes, may block specific hormones that trigger energy release into the body.

Increased Duration of Breastfeeding Associated With Decreased Risk of Diabetes

Women who breastfeed longer have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study in the November 23/30 issue of JAMA.
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...

Vegetables Can Protect Unborn Child Against Diabetes

New evidence is emerging for how important it is for pregnant women to eat good, nutritious food. Expecting mothers who eat vegetables every day seem to have children who are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes.
Step Toward Curbing Sugar Addiction

Sugar Addiction: Brain Sugar Switch Discovered

Researchers have discovered what they are calling a brain sugar switch that may curb sugar addiction. Researchers at Technical University of Munich discovered that our...

Cytokine Reversed Type 1 Diabetes in New Study

A new study shows promising progress for a new treatment of type 1 diabetes using a protein made by immune cells, which essentially cured...

Convenience Leads to Childhood Obesity

Two of the biggest influences on children - parents and schools - may unintentionally contribute to childhood obesity.

Study: No Evidence of an Additional Therapeutic Benefit of Inhaled Insulin (Exubera)

There is currently no evidence available that inhaled insulin (Exubera) in diabetes therapy shows advantages over short-acting human insulin or insulin analogues administered subcutaneously.

Study: Antidepressant Medication May Prevent Recurring Depression In Diabetics

The antidepressant sertraline may reduce the risk of recurrent depression and increase the period of time between episodes of depression in patients with diabetes.

Study: Links Between Sleep Loss And Diabetes

Short or poor quality sleep is associated with reduced control of blood-sugar levels in African Americans with diabetes.

Potential Treatment for Painful Side Effect of Diabetes Uncovered

Why diabetics suffer from increased pain and temperature sensitivity is a step closer to being understood and effectively treated.

Photos Helping Researchers Understand Juvenile Diabetes

If a picture is worth a thousand words, UF Health Type 1 diabetes researchers and their colleagues have tapped into an encyclopedia, revealing new...
Combo Therapy Helps Type 1 Diabetes

Combo Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Improves Blood Glucose Control

A new study shows that a regimen of three medications helped people with Type 1 diabetes achieve better blood glucose control and shed pounds. A...

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.

How Protein-Rich Diets Curb Hunger

Researchers have uncovered new evidence to explain the observation that diets rich in protein stunt the appetite.

Survey: Patient/Physician Disconnect on Diabetes Management

Limited understanding of disease progression and frustration with disease management contribute to the clinical challenge of meeting the rising type 2 diabetes epidemic in America.