Discovery: Targetting a Specific Protein Could Prevent, or Even Reverse, Diabetes
Researchers have found that a protein long believed to have a minor role in type 2 diabetes is, in fact, a central player in the development of diabetes.
Potential Treatment to Improve Insulin Secretion in Type 2 Diabetics; May Also Improve Beta...
Discovery suggests a new target for treating dysfunctional beta cells and type 2 diabetes.
Statin-Induced Diabetics is a Growing Concern; Coenzyme Q10 Supplements May Offest Risk of Diabetes
A study has shown that coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) offsets cellular changes that may be linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes caused by some statin drugs.
Study: Higher Mercury Levels Increases Risk for Diabetes
A new study has found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 65 percent.
Study: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Linked to Melatonin Levels
New research finds that the amount of melatonin a person secretes during sleep may predict their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Invokana: First in a New Class of Diabetes Drugs Approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Invokana tablets, used with diet and exercise, to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
LifeScan Announces Voluntary Recall of All OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meters
At extremely high blood glucose levels (1024 mg/dL and above), the OneTouch Verio IQ Meter will not provide a warning and will shut off
Study: Permanent Stress May Cause Type 2 Diabetes in Men
Men who reported permanent stress have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than men who reported no stress according to a recently published study.
Amputations Among Diabetics can be Reduced by 50-Percent
Every 30-seconds, somebody in the world is amputated due to a diabetes-related foot complication. A new study confirmes that some simple interventions can reduce the number of amputations by more than 50-percent.
Most Widely Used Diabetes Drug Works Differently Than Previously Thought
A research team has found that the most widely used diabetes drug works in a different way than previously understood. The findings could lead to diabetes treatments with less side effects.
Partial Remission from Diabetes Linked to Intensive Weight-Loss Intervention
Participation in an intensive lifestyle intervention was associated with a greater likelihood of partial remission of type 2 diabetes.
Researchers Find Link Between High Fructose Corn Syrup and Global Prevalence of Diabetes
International analysis finds that countries using high fructose corn syrup in their food supply have a 20 percent higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Research: Popular Diabetes Drug Improves Memory
An FDA-approved drug initially used to treat insulin resistance in diabetics has shown promise as a way to improve cognitive performance in some people with Alzheimer's disease.
Eating More Legumes May Lower Estimated Heart Disease Risk, Improve Glycemic Control
Eating more legumes (such as beans, chickpeas or lentils) as part of a low-glycemic index diet appears to improve glycemic control and reduce estimated coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Daily Sessions of Whole-Body Vibration May Combat Pre-diabetes in Youth
Daily sessions of whole-body vibration may combat prediabetes in adolescents, dramatically reducing inflammation, average blood glucose levels and symptoms such as frequent urination.
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.
