Life-Extending Protein Keeps Blood Sugar In Check
A protein that extends lifespan in yeast, worms, and flies keeps blood sugar under control in mice, reports a new study in the August Cell Metabolism.
New Insights Into The Early Development Of Diabetes
A study provides new information on the early steps in the development of IR and suggests why insulin-resistant people easily gain weight.
Healthy Weight Means Healthier Blood Lipid Profile In Children
Study shows maintaining a healthy weight in children may be one good way for them to keep a healthy blood lipid profile and grow up with a happy heart.
Oral Meds Good For Controlling Type 2 Diabetes In Children
Oral medications may control symptoms of Type II diabetes in children just as well as insulin injections, a new study reports.
Family Environment A Significant Predictor Of Adolescent Obesity
New ASU study examines the factors that contribute toward children becoming overweight or obese in early adulthood.
Overweight Kids Can Bounce Back To Normal Blood Pressure
Overweight children who can shed their puppy fat by age 14 can expect lower blood pressure, according to a University of Queensland study.
Waist Size Is Associated With The Metabolic Syndrome In Children
Waist circumference is associated with insulin resistance in children and may offer a simple way to identify children with risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
East Meets West In Effort To Prevent Diabetes: Researchers Using Traditional Chinese Exercises To...
In a study that is believed to be the first in the world to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong and Tai Chi to combat the disease, PhD student Liu Xin has developed a series of exercises to reduce the risk of progression to Type 2 diabetes.
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Higher In Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients 50 And Older; Findings Offer...
1 in 120 people newly diagnosed with diabetes age 50 and older have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer--a risk that is eight times more than expected for the general population.
Diabetic Nerve Therapy Shows ‘Striking’ Results
Research into a new treatment for nerve damage caused by diabetes could bring relief to millions of diabetic patients, say experts.
New Compound May Reduce Risk of Vision Loss in Patients With Diabetes
Initial results show that drug may reduce the risk of moderate vision loss, especially in patients with diabetic macular edema.
Adult Lifestyle Biggest Risk Factor For Diabetes
Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childhood experience, according to new research whose findings contradict previously-held beliefs.
Joslin Launches Program To Bring Vision Resources To Local Communities
Joslin Diabetes Center has launched a new affiliation program designed to bring Joslin's world-class vision resources to local communities across the United States and beyond.
Diuretics Effective For People With Diabetes And High Blood Pressure
In people with diabetes, diuretics work as well as ACE-inhibitors and calcium channel blockers in protecting against heart attack and improving survival, and offer more protection against congestive heart failure.
New Link Between Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes
A study has shown that a protein found in fat cells is a newly discovered cause of insulin resistance.
Study Reveals Trigger For Insulin Resistance In Liver, Potential Drug Targets
Researchers report the discovery of a trigger for insulin resistance in the liver.
