Weight Management Program Improves Body Fat Levels, Diabetes Risk Factors for Overweight Children
Children who participated in a family-based weight management program designed for inner-city minority children had better outcomes regarding weight gain, body fat, body mass index (BMI) and insulin sensitivity compared to children who received traditional weight counseling in a clinic.
Cord Blood May Preserve Insulin Levels in Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Umbilical cord blood may safely preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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.
Focus on Exercise Alone Makes Greater Improvement Than Diet and Medicine in People with...
Diabetes is often called a lifestyle disease, and now a new study verifies that a lifestyle change brings strong improvements.
Diabetes Associated with Decreases in Life Expectancy and Number of Years Free of Heart...
Men and women with diabetes at age 50 and older appear not to live as long overall, or have as many years without cardiovascular disease, than individuals without diabetes.
Potential New Target for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers have discovered a potential new target for treating type 2 diabetes. The target is a protein, along with its molecular partner, that regulates fat metabolism.
American Diabetes Association Strongly Advises Patients Using Rosiglitazone To See Their Doctor
The American Diabetes Association strongly encourages patients taking this medication to consult with their physician as to its benefits and risks.
Advocacy Group Says Nickelodeon Should Ditch Junk Food Ads
A nutrition advocacy group is accusing the Nickelodeon television network of marketing junk food to kids through advertising and licensing deals.
It’s Safe for Obese Moms-to-Be to Lose Weight During Pregnancy
Research finds doctors should encourage most overweight women to diet and exercise during pregnancy.
Novel Delivery Method of Insulin Gene to Combat Juvenile Diabetes Developed
A safer method to deliver the insulin gene to diabetes patients using nanoparticles, was presented at the 10th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy (ASGT) in Seattle.
FDA Approves Continuous 7-Day Glucose Monitoring System
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device that measures glucose levels continuously for up to seven days in people with diabetes.
Study Tests Oral Insulin to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
University of Florida researchers have begun a clinical study of oral insulin to prevent or delay type 1 diabetes in people at risk for the disease.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Responds to Avandia Report
Statement from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists regarding The New England Journal of Medicine article, "Effect of Rosiglitazone (Avandia) on the Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Death from Cardiovascular Causes."
Quality Improvement Effort Pays Off in Diabetes Care
Spending money to improve diabetes care at federally qualified community health centers is a sound investment, according to one of the first studies to examine the clinical and economic impact of quality improvement on diabetes care.
Grain Fiber and Magnesium Intake Associated with Lower Risk for Diabetes
Higher dietary intake of fiber from grains and cereals and of magnesium may each be associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a report.
How Insulin-Producing Cells Develop; New Finding Could Help Fight Against Diabetes
A key aspect of how embryos create the cells which secrete insulin is revealed in a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
