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Elevated Sugars Linked to Brain Shrinkage

Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia.

Can Prediabetes Cause Neuropathy?

Posted: Monday, September 10, 2012

Neuropathy can be found developing eventually in approximately 50% of all diabetes patients. What about in prediabetes?

Love Handles Increase Risk of Death by 50% with Normal BMI

Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2012

Where people store fat may ultimately determine their risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.

New Analysis Touts Low Carb Diets

Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2012

A new analysis from Duke University found that those on a low carb diet lost 18 pounds.

The Ethnic Gap in Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, September 08, 2012

The risk of diabetes may be different for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Saliva and Tears an Indicator of Diabetes

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2012

Researchers from Purdue University recently announced that they have developed a new type of biosensor for diabetes testing that detects glucose in saliva, tears, and urine.

Dramatic Benefits in Diabetes for Small Blood Pressure Drops to Below Normal

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2012

Even normotensive patients with diabetes can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and renal failure by lowering blood pressure.

Psoriasis Increases Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2012

A new study of the entire Danish population confirms previous reports of increased risk of diabetes mellitus in patients with psoriasis, and shows the risk increases with the severity of psoriasis.

Walking after Eating Lowers Glucose in Healthy People and Diabetes Patients

Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2012

Walking or other light exercise after meals may reduce glucose levels by more than half in both healthy people and type 1 diabetes patients.

Using Antibiotics in Babies May Increase Risk for Obesity and Diabetes

Posted: Friday, August 31, 2012

New research suggests that giving babies antibiotics between the ages of 10 months and 3 years may increase their chances of being overweight in childhood.