Spouses Share Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
A new study found a connection between the BMI of one spouse and the other spouse's risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
FTC and FDA Act Against Internet Vendors of Fraudulent Diabetes Cures and Treatments
The FTC and the FDA, working with government agencies in Mexico and Canada, have launched a drive to stop deceptive Internet advertisements and sales of products misrepresented as cures or treatments for diabetes.
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.
Study: TV Viewing During Lunch Affects Preschool Children’s Intake
Preschool children who usually eat meals at home while watching TV ate one-third more lunch when they were shown a cartoon video during lunchtime versus when they ate lunch without TV.
Personalized Diabetes Risk Education Not Motivating Enough
A new study has found that education on personalized diabetes risk doesn't motivate behavior change in people at a higher risk of diabetes, such...
Diabetic Retinopathy Occurs in Pre-Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy has been found in nearly 8 percent of pre-diabetic study participants. It was also seen in 12 percent of participants with type 2 diabetes who developed diabetes during the program.
China Faces Epidemic of Heart Disease and Stroke
Cardiovascular problems propelled by increases in high blood pressure and obesity are hitting the Chinese population, according to a new study. Is Western...
Study: Rates of Serious Diabetes-Related Disorders Not Improving
While cases of premature death and a few other complications have declined, rates of other serious diabetes-related disorders such as heart and eye disease have not improved over the past 25 to 30 years.
Video Gaming Puts Children More At-Risk for Behavioral and Health Problems
Video game makers seem to be addressing concerns about how playing affects children. But too much gaming still puts children more at-risk for behavioral and health problems, health experts say.
Researchers Identify Most Effective and Cost-Effective Wound Treatments
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital identify which of the hundreds of available treatments are most likely to be effective and which are most likely...
Metformin May Reduce Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma in Diabetic Patients
A new study finds that taking the medication metformin hydrochloride was associated with reduced risk of developing the sight-threatening disease open-angle glaucoma in people...
Study: Type 2 Diabetes Drug Makes People Fat. Find out why.
Many people with type 2 diabetes are taking anti-diabetic medications which specifically activate sensors that increase hunger, which then leads to weight gain. Medication used...
New Protein Provides Clue to Diabetes
Scientists say they've found a protein that plays an essential role in regulating a cell's ability to absorb glucose.
Study: Too Much Light at Night May Lead to Obesity
Persistent exposure to light at night may lead to weight gain, even without changing physical activity or eating more food.
Tgen Analysis Identifies Biomarkers for Diabetic Kidney Failure
Researchers using a DNA analysis tool have identified genetic markers that could help treat chronic kidney disease among diabetics.
Portion-Control Dishes May Help Obese Diabetics Lose Weight
A plate and cereal bowl with markers for proper portion sizes appear to help obese patients with diabetes lose weight and decrease their use of glucose-controlling medications.
