Researchers Warn of Link Between Antipsychotic Drug and Onset of Diabetes
Research suggests there might be a link between at least one drug used to treat schizophrenia and the onset of diabetes.
Data Reveals Lilly’s PKC b Inhibitor Improved Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Lilly's investigational protein kinase C b inhibitor improved symptoms, vibratory sensation and other measures of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Phase 2 trial results.
New Data Show Fast and Significant Weight Loss With Xenical Sustained Over Time
The weight loss medication Xenical helps patients achieve rapid and sustained weight loss according to the results of a new study designed to reflect real world usage of Xenical in clinical practice.
Ginseng Berry Extract Shows Promise For Diabetes, Obesity
An extract from the ginseng berry shows real promise in treating diabetes and obesity, reports a research team from the University of Chicago's Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research.
A New Hope For Diabetics In Treating Blindness
Australian research has led to clinical trials of a drug that could provide a painless and non-destructive way to treat blindness in diabetics.
Studies Yield Key Insights in Preventing Destruction of Insulin-Producing Cells
Researchers a step closer to the goals of preventing type 1 diabetes and of preserving insulin production in people newly diagnosed with the disease.
Study Raises Questions on Widespread Prescribing of Diabetic Footwear
The evidence suggests that a shift in the diabetic foot care paradigm may be in order.
Research Suggests Diabetes Drug Being Prescribed Even When Contraindicated
Some doctors prescribe metformin, the most widely used type 2 diabetes treatment drug, for patients also suffering from congestive heart failure or kidney dysfunction or both despite clear warnings on drug packaging not to do so.
Not All Glitazone Drugs Toxic to Liver: Diabetes Drug Avandia Poses Minimal Harm to...
The type 2 diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) does not appear to cause any more harm to the liver than other types of diabetes drugs, such as insulin, according to a new report.
New Oral Drug for Type 2 Diabetes
A drug that blocks a particular enzyme that affects blood-sugar control has shown early promise in treating type 2 diabetes, according to study findings.
Many Obese Youth Have Condition that Precedes Type 2 Diabetes
Many obese children and adolescents have impaired glucose tolerance, a condition that often appears before the development of type 2 diabetes.
Study Shows 25 Percent of Obese Children are at High Risk for Developing Diabetes
Twenty five percent of obese children and 21 percent of obese adolescents tested by Yale researchers were glucose intolerant and at high risk for developing diabetes.
Xenical and Weight Loss
Xenical support programmes shown to double weight loss success and increase patient satisfaction.
Single Enzyme May Be Linked to Obesity
The increased activity of a single enzyme in fat cells may be a common cause of obesity and obesity-linked diseases, including diabetes.
Antioxidant Prevents Autoimmune Diabetes in Mice
A new study shows that a synthetic antioxidant can delay and prevent the onset of autoimmune diabetes in mice.
Researchers Identify Link Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers identify how leptin may result in the development of drugs to help manage obesity and diabetes.