Type 2 Diabetics Can Cut Costs by 60% with Self-Monitoring
Self-monitoring of type 2 diabetes reduces follow-up costs by more than half according to a recent study.
For Type 2 Diabetics, Human Insulin is Safe, Effective and Cheaper
Human insulin is as safe and effective to treat type 2 diabetes as costlier insulin analogs, according to Yale researchers.
Diabetes May Signal Early Pancreatic Cancer, but Race Matters
A diagnosis of diabetes may also come with a more than threefold risk for developing pancreatic cancer for people, depending on their race.
New Discovery: Brain Stimulation May Treat Diabetes and Insulin Sensitivity
Scientists have discovered that electric stimulation of the brain regulated the metabolism of blood sugar (or glucose) and increased insulin sensitivity.
Viruses May Reverse Aging, Diabetes and More, Says Study
A new discovery about the effects of aging in our cells could allow doctors to cure or prevent diabetes, fatty liver disease and other...
Type 2 Diabetes Progression Curbed by Vitamin D Treatment
Enhanced activation of a commonly used vitamin curbs type 2 diabetes progression.
Breakthrough Could Lead to Faster Diabetic Wound Healing
New research uncovers the role of a particular protein that could help aid wound healing in patients with diabetes.
Scientists Create Adhesive Patch for Bloodless Diabetes Testing
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which measures glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Diabetics Are Not Getting the Dental Care They Need
A New York University and East Carolina University study has found a concerning decline in dental care among people with diabetes.
A1C Goal for Type 2 Diabetics Changed by ACP, Treament Changes Possible
The recommended goal for A1C results for Type 2 Diabetics has been eased by the American College of Physicians (ACP) and it may affect current treatment options.
Discovery Predicts Who Responds Best to Game-Changing Diabetic Eye Disease Treatment
Researchers have found a biomarker that predicts which diabetic patients will respond best to a common diabetic complication.
Nerve Damage in Type 2 Diabetes can be Detected in the Eye
A 10-minute eye exam can tell whether or not a person with type 2 diabetes has nerve damage, according to new information.
Yogurt Lowers Stroke Risk, Helps with Diabetes and Hypertension
A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension details how higher yogurt intake is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women and can help with diabetes and hypertension.
Diabetics Skipping Doses Due to Side Effects, Including 30% of Metformin Users
Diabetes patients prescribed the diabetes drug metformin are the least likely to follow medical advice regarding their medication due its side effects. Other medications showed better results, but still had patients skipping doses.
For Type 2 Diabetes, Teaching How to Eat Well Needs to Be Part of...
An international review has determined that 'teaching how to eat well' should be part of diabetes treatment and offers the type of support that can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their diabetes.
Diabetics Can Save Thousands, Live Better with Individualized Care
Living with diabetes is expensive, but a new analysis details how diabetics can save a lot of money using personalized blood sugar coals instead of current methods.
