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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Surprising Stem Cell Findings Points to Shift in Quest for Novel Diabetes Treatments
Diabetes researchers, investigating how the body supplies itself with insulin, discovered to their surprise that adult stem cells, which they expected to play a crucial role in the process, were nowhere to be found.
