Breastfeeding Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Half Following Gestational Diabetes
Study finds that women with gestational diabetes who breastfeed more often and for longer durations helps the mother's health and can cut the risk...
Diabetics at Higher Risk of Tuberculosis Infection
People with diabetes have a three to five times higher risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB) than non-diabetics, according to researchers.
Type 1 Diabetes Drug Very Effective in Trial
An experimental drug designed to block the advance of type 1 diabetes in its earliest stages has proven strikingly effective over two years in about half of the patients who participated in the phase 2 clinical trial.
Rosiglitazone for Type 2 Diabetes: Concern Over Side Effects
New studies are needed to assess the trade-offs between potential benefits and potential harms when rosiglitazone is used by people with type 2 diabetes.
New Diabetes Screening Guidelines Released for Canada
The guidelines, based on the latest evidence including a large randomized trial published Oct. 4, 2012, are an update to the 2005 Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care guidelines.
Hypoglycemia, Cardiovascular Complications Common in Older Diabetic Patients
Cardiovascular complications and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) were common nonfatal complications in adults 60 years of age and older with diabetes.
Way to Convert Cells Into Insulin-Making Cells Discovered
Simply put, people develop diabetes because they don't have enough pancreatic beta cells to produce the insulin necessary to regulate their blood sugar levels. Findings of UCLA study hold promise for fight against diabetes.
Diabetic Eye Disease More Severe in African-Americans Who Consume More Calories, Sodium
High intakes of calories and sodium appear to be associated with the progression of retinal disease among African American patients with diabetes.
Sleep Apnea Common in Women with Gestational Diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in obese, pregnant Asian women with gestational diabetes, even when their diabetes is controlled by diet, a new...
How Protein-Rich Diets Curb Hunger
Researchers have uncovered new evidence to explain the observation that diets rich in protein stunt the appetite.
Ethnic Background May Be Associated with Diabetes Risk
Fat and muscle mass, as potentially determined by a person's ethnic background, may contribute to diabetes risk.
Ed Drugs Prove Effective, Safe For Men With Diabetes
Popular drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction - Viagra, Levitra and Cialis - are safe and effective for men with diabetes, a new review has found.
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.
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.
Researchers Create Closed-Loop Artificial Pancreas
Researchers help create a closed-loop artificial pancreas to automatically monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin to patients with Type 1 diabetes.
Therapy Found That May Prevent Retina Damage in Diabetic Eye Diseases
Researchers have identified a compound that could interrupt the chain of events that cause damage to the retina in diabetic retinopathy.
