Among Type 2 Diabetics: Large Increase in Insulin Use and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Find out how much the use of insulin among patients with type 2 diabetes and out-of-pocket expenditures per prescription have increased.
Study Ties Sleep Apnea to Development of Diabetes
A new study has demonstrated a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the development of diabetes.
A New Strategy for Diabetes Treatment
Newly discovered compound slows the natural degradation of insulin in the body, opening the door to a potential new treatment for diabetes.
Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Exercise May Be the Key
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, some people who are overweight or obese are able to delay or avoid developing related key risk factors.
Research Show That Lifestyle Interventions Are Better Than Genetic Tests for Preventing Type 2...
Targeted interventions based on genetic risk may not be the best approach for preventing type 2 diabetes.
Novel Drug Target Linked to Insulin Secretion and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
A signal that promotes insulin secretion and reduces hyperglycemia in a type 2 diabetes animal model is enhanced by the inhibition of a novel enzyme discovered by researchers.
Evidence that Sugar has a Direct Effect on Risk Factors for Heart Disease and...
Researchers have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, and is likely to impact on blood pressure, independent of weight gain.
FDA Alert: Shasta Technologies GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips May Report False Results. Discontinue...
GenStrips are advertised for use with the LifeScan OneTouch family of glucose meters. The affected test strips have been manufactured and distributed since March 2013 and are available through online retailers and retail pharmacies.
Study: Eating a High-Protein Breakfast Helps Women Maintain Glucose Control
A researcher has found that when women consumed high-protein breakfasts, they maintained better glucose and insulin control than they did with lower-protein or no-protein meals.
Diabetes Duration and Severity Associated with Brain Atrophy
Type 2 diabetes may be associated with brain degeneration, according to a new multicenter study.
Dipping Blood Sugar Levels Cause Surprisingly Irregular Heart Rhythms in Diabetics
Dangerous overnight blood sugar levels often go undetected and cause prolonged periods of heart rhythm disturbances in older patients with Type 2 diabetes.
False Sense of Security Among Statin Users Leading to Heart Disease and Illnesses
People who take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol appear to have developed a false sense of security that could lead to heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses.
Drinking More Coffee Daily May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
People who increased the amount of coffee they drank each day by more than one cup over a four-year period had a 11% lower risk for type 2 diabetes
Potentially Dangerous Arterial Plaque in Diabetic Patients Can be Measured by CT
Imaging of the coronary arteries with computed tomography (CT) angiography provides an accurate assessment of arterial plaque and could have a dramatic impact on the management of diabetic patients who face a high risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events.
FDA Approves Tanzeum to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
The U.S. FDA today approved Tanzeum (albiglutide) subcutaneous injection to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Common Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Could Extend Hypoglycemia and Increase Health Risks
Researchers have discovered that a common treatment for people with type 2 diabetes could cause longer-than-normal periods of the low blood sugar reaction hypoglycemia, which may result in increased health risks to people with diabetes.
