Higher Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Lower Brain Function in Diabetics
Results of a recent study show that cognitive functioning abilities drop as average blood sugar levels rise in people with type 2 diabetes.
Surprising interactions of diabetes mellitus and sepsis
Diabetic patients are less likely to suffer from acute respiratory failure during severe sepsis.
Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Increase Nonfasting Triglycerides in Obese Adults
Obese people who drink fructose-sweetened beverages with their meals have an increased rise of triglycerides following the meal, according to new research.
Stem Cell Research Uncovers Mechanism for Type 2 Diabetes
Taking clues from their stem cell research, investigators have discovered that a signaling pathway involved in normal pancreatic development is also associated with type 2 diabetes.
Bone Marrow Cells Can Heal Nerves in Diabetes Model
Transplanting cells that replenish blood vessels can also restore nerve function in an animal model of diabetic neuropathy, Emory researchers have found.
Diabetes Treatment May Lie in Helping Muscles to Burn Fat Better
Scientists have produced results that could silence the current debate about exactly how fat molecules clog up muscle cells, making them less responsive to insulin.
Twin Study: Getting Diabetes Before 65 More Than Doubles Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease
Diabetics have a significantly greater risk of dementia, both Alzheimer's disease - the most common form of dementia - and other dementia, reveals important new data from an ongoing study of twins. The risk of dementia is especially strong if the onset of diabetes occurs in middle age.
Regular Three-Minute Workout Boosts Metabolism
A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body's ability to process sugars.
Two Common Diabetes Drugs Double the Risk of Fractures in Women, 1 Reduces Bone...
Two common diabetes drugs - rosiglitazone and pioglitazone - are linked to higher fracture rates in women, according to a meta-analysis.
Diabetics with Previous Foot Ulcers May Be Able to Participate in Walking Program
Individuals with DM+PN might be able to engage in a graduated walking program under close supervision of a medical professional and thus prevent other life threatening illnesses.
Fear of Hypoglycemia a Barrier to Exercise for Type 1 Diabetics
Study finds individuals with the greatest fear of physical activity had the poorest control of their diabetes.
Low-Glycemic Diet Shows Greater Improvement in Glycemic Control Than High-Fiber Diet
Persons with type 2 diabetes who had a diet high in low-glycemic foods such as nuts, beans and lentils had greater improvement in glycemic control and risk factors for coronary heart disease than persons on a diet with an emphasis on high-cereal fiber.
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Appear to Reduce Risk of CV Events in Patients with...
Low-dose aspirin as primary prevention did not appear to significantly reduce the risk of a combined end point of coronary, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study in JAMA. However, aspirin did significantly reduce the combination of fatal coronary and fatal cerebrovascular events.
Depression Can Hamper Glucose Control in People With Diabetes
Depression can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed, finds a study of older veterans with the disease.
Study Sheds Light on Participants in National SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study
University of South Carolina public health researchers have examined the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study to characterize its participants. The findings could help other scientists understand how to recruit children and teens into future studies.
Class of Diabetes Drugs Carries Significant Cardiovascular Risks
A class of oral drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may make heart failure worse, according to an editorial published online in Heart Wednesday by two Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty members.
