Higher Daily Aspirin Dose Could Help Prevent Heart attacks for Diabetics
In some cases, an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but for people with diabetes, regular, over-the-counter Aspirin may also do the job.
Lower Vitamin D Levels Linked to Higher Chance of Risk Factors for Type 2...
A new study presents more evidence of a possible link between low vitamin D levels and a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Better Diabetic Footcare in Australia Can Save Billions
Australia could save billions of dollars in healthcare costs by investing in proven treatments for people with diabetic foot disease, according to QUT research. A...
Study Suggests Body Mass Index Guidelines Should Be Lower to Block Diabetes
The recommended upper limit of a healthy body mass index might need to be revised downward to protect people from becoming glucose intolerant or developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
A New Strategy Normalizes Blood Sugars in Diabetes
Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have identified a new strategy for treating type 2 diabetes, identifying a cellular pathway that fails when people become obese.
Education Level and Diabetes: Study Shows Who Does a Better Job at Preventing or...
Study analyzed data that combined interviews, physical exams and laboratory tests to find out who does better at preventing or managing diabetes -- college...
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,...
Study Indicates Special Vaccines Could Prevent Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
Results of a new medical study suggest that vaccines can be made that would inhibit development of insulin-dependent diabetes.
Carbon Monoxide Reverses Diabetic Gastric Problem in Study
Researchers have shown that very low doses of inhaled carbon monoxide in diabetic mice reverses the condition known as gastroparesis or delayed stomach emptying, a common and painful complication for many diabetic patients.
Type 2 Diabetes Increases the Risk of Glaucoma in Women
A study has shown that Type 2 diabetes is associated with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common form of glaucoma, accounting for about 60 to 70% of all glaucomas.
Antioxidant Protects Islet Cells Used in Transplants for Diabetes
A synthetic antioxidant developed by researchers improves the survival of islet cells used in transplants for diabetes.
First Study To Show Cost-Effectiveness of Pre-Diabetes Intervention
Study is the first to show that it would be cost-effective for society to try to prevent diabetes in people with a condition known as "pre-diabetes," or impaired glucose tolerance.
Dutch Study Links Tea Drinking to Reduced Heart Attack Risk
Tea is a rich source of dietary flavonoids, which have been shown to have a protective effect against ischemic heart disease through their antioxidant properties.
Frequent Fast Food Meals Increase Weight, Diabetes Risk
Young adults who eat frequently at fast-food restaurants gain more weight and have a greater increase in insulin resistance in early middle age, according to a large multi-center study.
Recall of the ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
Recall applies to all ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pumps with serial numbers from SN02119552 through SN10006093 (range of SN shipped to the US).
Injectable Nano-Network Controls Blood Sugar in Diabetics for Days at a Time
Researchers have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal blood sugar levels for more than a week.
