New Review Adds More Reasons to Avoid Diabetes Drug Avandia
Little evidence supports using rosiglitazone (Avandia) to improve the quality or length of life among adults with diabetes, according to a systematic review of data by German researchers.
Most Diabetes Drugs Provide Similar Glucose Control
Most oral medications prescribed for type 2 diabetes are similarly effective for reducing blood glucose, but the drug metformin is less likely to cause weight gain and may be more likely than other treatments to decrease so-called bad cholesterol. The new study directly compared 10 oral medications.
Gene Discovered for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Pediatrics researchers have identified a gene variant that raises a child's risk for type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes.
Few Children Walk or Bike Even Short Distances to School
Nationwide, more than a third of children live within a mile of their schools, yet only half of those students regularly bike or walk to class, a new study concludes.
Class of Medications May Offer Alternative Option for Treating Type 2 Diabetes
A review of previous studies indicates that use of a class of medications known as "incretin-based therapy", which act via certain pathways that affect glucose metabolism may provide modest effectiveness and favorable weight change outcomes for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and may represent an alternative to other hypoglycemic therapies.
Anti-Malarial Drug May Reduce Risk of Diabetes for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Preliminary research suggests that use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine may help reduce the risk of the development of diabetes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Link Between Carbohydrate Quality and Vision Loss is Strengthened By New Data
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its associated vision loss may be connected to the quality of carbohydrates an individual consumes.
Inhaled Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Shows Mixed Results
Inhaled insulin, taken before meals, can improve blood glucose control for people with type 2 diabetes who have not had good results with short-acting injected insulin that is taken in addition to the baseline insulin administered throughout the day and night.
Research Says Sugar Coated Proteins Seal in a Memory of Diabetes
Researchers have uncovered a process that locks the body's metabolism in a diabetic state after only relatively limited exposure to high glucose levels.
Researchers Isolate New Risk Marker for Overweight Children
A study of overweight children has revealed they all share something in common aside from being heavy: each one of them has high levels of apoB48, a structural protein found in intestinal cholesterol.
Early Indicator of Kidney Disease May Also Predict Risk of Pre-Diabetes
A blood component called cystatin C, used to test for early-stage kidney impairment, also may be a very early marker for those at risk of developing a condition known as pre-diabetes.
Study Targets Australian Pharmacists to Help Diabetes Sufferers
A new Wesley Research Institute project aims to make it much easier for people to manager their Type 2 Diabetes by using community pharmacists.
Risk of Stroke Doubles if Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are at double the risk of having a stroke compared to those without diabetes, according to new research.
Type 1 Diabetes and Heart Disease: Heavier May Mean Healthier
Researchers have found that more fat may have some advantages, at least for people, particularly women, who have type 1 diabetes.
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.
Study Estimates 15,000 Children and Teens Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Annually
Approximately 15,000 children and adolescents in the United States are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and about 3,700 youth are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes annually.
