CPAP May Improve Glycemic Control in Diabetics with Sleep Apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may improve glycemic control in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes. Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP,...
For Type 2 Diabetics, Wine Improves Sugar Control, Cholesterol and Heart Health
Drinking a glass of red wine every day as part of a healthy diet can help patients with type 2 diabetes improve cardiac health...
New Genomics Tool Boosts Diabetes Research
Researchers have developed a method for scanning the entire human genome to successfully map the location of key gene regulators, mutated forms of which are known to cause type 2 diabetes.
Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Diabetes
Researchers have found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at increased risk for developing of type 2 diabetes, independent of other risk factors.
Researchers Discover a ‘Good’ Fat That Fights Diabetes
Scientists have discovered a new class of molecules—produced in human and mouse fat—that protects against diabetes.
Researchers A Step Further in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
Researchers have achieved insulin independence in four of six patients with long-term Type 1 diabetes.
Erectile Dysfunction In Diabetic Men May Predict Silent Heart Disease
Men with type 2 diabetes who have difficulty achieving an erection could have heart disease and not realize it.
East Meets West In Effort To Prevent Diabetes: Researchers Using Traditional Chinese Exercises To...
In a study that is believed to be the first in the world to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong and Tai Chi to combat the disease, PhD student Liu Xin has developed a series of exercises to reduce the risk of progression to Type 2 diabetes.
Lower Blood Pressure Decreases Heart Attack Risk in Diabetics With Clogged Leg Arteries
Lowering blood pressure can reduce heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in people with diabetes who also have clogged leg arteries.
Low Testosterone Levels Could Raise Diabetes Risk for Men
Scientists have found that low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
Insulin Levels and Resistance Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Higher insulin concentrations and insulin resistance are associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer in men.
Inflammation May Be A Key Cause Of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Research on one promising new treatment uses a growing body of evidence that inflammation may be a key cause of diabetic kidney disease.
Human Umbilical Cord Blood Cells Aid Diabetic Wound Healing
Transplanting human umbilical cord blood-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) has been found to "significantly accelerate" wound closure in test models.
Treatment of Gum Disease May Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes
A study suggests that the treatment of serious gum disease in diabetics with Type 2 diabetes may lower their blood sugar levels.
Multiple Generations May Inherit Father’s Obesity
Fathers could increase the risk of both their children and their grandchildren inheriting obesity, according to new research.
Triple Therapy Fights Type 2 Diabetes Without Weight Gain
Type 2 diabetics who take two drugs in combination with insulin can effectively regulate their blood-sugar levels without the common side effect of weight gain.
