New Mouse Model Sheds Light on Lipoatrophic Diabetes
A collaboration of scientists has developed a new mouse model of lipoatrophic diabetes, and highlighted leptin therapy as a successful tool to combat this rare form of type II diabetes.
Vitamin C May Help ‘Juice Up’ Metabolism in Older Adults, Offsetting Weight Gain
Study indicates older adults may be able to combat oxidative stress in their cells that may damage tissues and interfere with normal physiological functions by loading up on vitamin C.
Blood Sugar Control Partially A Function Of Beliefs
Young adults who believe they can adhere to the regimen required to control their Type I diabetes have better blood sugar control than those who do not.
Diabetic Retinopathy Occurs in Pre-Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy has been found in nearly 8 percent of pre-diabetic study participants. It was also seen in 12 percent of participants with type 2 diabetes who developed diabetes during the program.
Bundling 2 Low-Cost Heart Drugs Prevents Heart Attack and Stroke in Large, Diverse Population
A program that bundled two generic, low-cost drugs and gave daily doses to diabetics or heart disease sufferers is estimated to have prevented heart attacks and strokes in the first year.
Drinking Large Amounts of Coffee May Reduce Risk of Diabetes
Dutch researchers announced that people that consume large amounts of coffee may actually reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Roche Diagnostics Recalls Some of its ACCU-CHEK® Aviva Meters
Roche Diagnostics has voluntarily sent people with diabetes, physicians, and pharmacists a letter informing them of a recall of some of its ACCU-CHEK Aviva blood glucose meters.
Diabetes Advance: Researchers Find Gene That Causes Resistance to Insulin
A breakthrough has uncovered a new gene that could lead to better treatment of type 2 diabetes, as well as a better understanding of how this widespread disease develops.
Combo Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Improves Blood Glucose Control
A new study shows that a regimen of three medications helped people with Type 1 diabetes achieve better blood glucose control and shed pounds. A...
First Study To Show Cost-Effectiveness of Pre-Diabetes Intervention
Study is the first to show that it would be cost-effective for society to try to prevent diabetes in people with a condition known as "pre-diabetes," or impaired glucose tolerance.
Study: Doctors Not Always Sure When to Treat BP in People with Diabetes
A new study finds that even when people with diabetes show up in their doctor's office with a high blood pressure reading, there's only a 50-50 chance that each of them will get some sort of attention for it.
Fenofibrate May Cut Heart Disease Risk in T2 Diabetics
A new study shows that the drug fenofibrate might reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in patients with...
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.
Fat That May Benefit Diabetics Reduces Weight, Blood Sugar
Supplementing the diet with a certain fatty acid may lead to better weight control and disease management in diabetics.
Triple Therapy Fights Type 2 Diabetes Without Weight Gain
Type 2 diabetics who take two drugs in combination with insulin can effectively regulate their blood-sugar levels without the common side effect of weight gain.
Diabetics More Likely to Die from Alcohol, Accidents or Suicide
A recent study provides some insight as to why diabetic patients are more likely to die from alcohol-related factors, accidents or suicide.
