Tissue Repair Drug Helps Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Foot ulcers are a common complication from diabetes than can lead to hospitalization and lower limb amputation. New study is first to find a drug can improve healing rates in people at risk for amputation.
Specialized Therapy Improves Blood Sugar Control in Depressed Diabetics
Investigators report a therapy that led to improved blood sugar control and produced faster relief of depression in patients with poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes.
More Benefits Emerging for One Type of Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Including Prevention of Fatty...
A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.
Morbidity Following Liver Transplant is Highest Among Obese Patients with Diabetes
Researchers report that morbidity following liver transplant is highest among obese patients with diabetes, but these risk factors do not influence post-transplant survival.
Diabetes Patients at Risk for Microvascular Complications
Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of microvascular complications, which develop when the body's small blood vessels become diseased.
Effect of Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol on Risk for Cognitive Decline in Diabetics
Intensive blood pressure and cholesterol lowering was not associated with reduced risk for diabetes-related cognitive decline in older patients with long-standing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Animal Study: Gastric Bypass Improves Insulin Secretion
The majority of gastric bypass patients mysteriously recover from their type 2 diabetes within days, before any weight loss has taken place. A study has now shown that the insulin-producing beta cells increase in number and performance after the surgery.
Type 1 Diabetes may be Predicted by Skin Cell Response to Environmental Stimuli Like...
Researchers discovered that skin cells from patients with type 1 diabetes display abnormal activity triggered by immune response mechanisms to environmental stimuli like a viral infection.
Changes to Protein SirT1 May Prevent Excess Metabolic Stress Associated Diabetes and Aging
Researchers find changes to protein SirT1 can prevent excess metabolic stress associated with obesity, diabetes and aging.
Can Chocolate, Tea and Berries Guard Against Diabetes?
Eating high levels of flavonoids found in berries, tea, and chocolate could offer protection from type 2 diabetes.
Recall: Tandem Diabetes Care Insulin Cartridges for t:slim Insulin Pump
Tandem Diabetes Care®, Inc. or Tandem, today announced that it is expanding a voluntary recall of specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used...
Farxiga Approved to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA approved Farxiga (dapaglifozin) tablets to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.
New Causes of Diabetes Discovered
Research has revealed two new genetic causes of neonatal diabetes.
Diabetes Complications and Risk of Death Predicted by Duration of Diabetes and Advancing Age
The duration of diabetes and advancing age independently predict diabetes severity and risk of death in older adults with type 2 diabetes according to a recent study.
Diabetes Drugs Affect Hearts of Men, Women Differently
Even though the drugs control blood sugar equally well in both sexes, widely used treatments for type 2 diabetes have different effects on the hearts of men and women.
Despite Availability of Treatment, Many Diabetics Still Lose Vision
People with diabetes have at least a 10 percent risk of developing diabetic macular edema during their lifetime Left untreated for a year or longer, macular edema can lead to permanent vision loss.
