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Discovery May Prevent or Treat Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

Researchers make a discovery that may lead to the prevention and treatment of a common form of heart damage found in people with diabetes. Cardiac...
Common Insecticide Increases Diabetes Risk, Mimics Melatonin

Common Insecticide Increases Diabetes Risk, Tricks Melatonin Receptor

UB scientists have evidence that exposure to one of the most commonly used insecticides creates a higher risk for metabolic diseases like diabetes. Synthetic chemicals...
Fatty foods and affect on metabolism

Just 5-days of Fatty Foods Changes Body Metabolism, Leads to Weight Gain

You might think that you can get away with eating fatty foods for a few days without it making any significant changes to your...
Lloyd Paul Aiello

Lucentis Effective Against Diabetic Retinopathy

Results of a recent study show that Lucentis is highly effective at treating proliferative diabetic retinopathy and may be an alternative to laser therapy....
Researchers Testing Beta Cells

Recovering Insulin-Producing Cells in Diabetics May Be Possible

A new discovery may lead to the recovery of insulin-producing beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes. A Yale-led research team identified how insulin-producing...
Could a bacteria-killing protein lead to a new treatment for diabetes?

Bacteria-Killing Protein May Lead to New Diabetes Treatment

Why would a bacteria-killing protein be present in an area of the body that is not normally exposed to bacteria, like the pancreas? A...

Warning: Diabetes Drug and Blood Thinner Mix Leads to Serious Interaction

University of Southern California study provides evidence of potent drug-to-drug interaction between a commonly used type of blood thinner and certain diabetes drugs.   A blood...
Doctors Not Following Guidelines on Diabetes and Statins

38% of At-Risk Diabetics Not Getting Recommended Treatment

Research reveals important gaps in care, showing that certain people with diabetes are not being prescribed treatment by their doctors that could prevent cardiovascular...
Professor Roy Taylor Reversing Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Reversed, But There’s a Time Limit

The good news for people with Type 2 diabetes is that you are likely to be able to reverse it, according to findings presented at the European Association For The Study of Diabetes.
Family Support and Diabetes Outcomes

Study: Diabetes Challenges and Inspires Family Members

A Penn State study looked at the outcomes of people with diabetes when their family members supported and helped them with their diabetes. Their...
Diabetes Medication Causing Weight Gain

Study: Type 2 Diabetes Drug Makes People Fat. Find out why.

Many people with type 2 diabetes are taking anti-diabetic medications which specifically activate sensors that increase hunger, which then leads to weight gain. Medication used...

Smart Insulin Patch Invented to Replace Insulin Injections for Diabetes

Painful insulin injections could become a thing of the past for the millions of Americans who suffer from diabetes, thanks to a new invention...
Study Compares Two Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Regimens

Two Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Regimens Compared

Researchers compared two different insulin treatment regimens to see which was more effective for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out which regimen performed...
Liraglutide - Brand name Victoza

Diabetes Drug Lowers Cardiovascular and Kidney Complication Risk

For the first time, a large clinical trial showed across-the-board cardiovascular benefit of a common diabetes drug, a much-needed outcome for people with type...
Emulsifiers can be found in foods like mayo, ketchup and barbecue sauce.

Commonly Used Food Additive Wreaking Havoc on Consumers, Leading to Diabetes, IBS, UC, Crohn’s...

New research shows that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can induce intestinal inflammation that...

Common Diabetes Drug Increases Bone Fat and Fracture Risk

Another diabetes drug is coming under fire, this time for the dramatic influence it has on bone health by substantially increasing bone fat and...