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Protein's Role In Obesity, Diabetes and Aging

Posted: Monday, February 27, 2012

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a potent regulator of sensitivity to insulin.

BPA's Diabetes Link Strengthened by New Study

Posted: Monday, February 27, 2012

Growing evidence suggests that even minuscule amounts of BPA (used in everything from pesticides to water bottles) can scramble hormone signals, and trick fat cells into taking in more fat or mislead the pancreas into secreting excess insulin.

Type 1 Develops More Slowly Than Thought

Posted: Monday, February 27, 2012

Study finds gradual decline in insulin production, which could extend treatment options.

Diabetes Patients Risk for Death Greatly Increases with Kidney Damage

Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2012

Control of blood sugar and catching early signs of damage may help prevent advanced kidney disease and death.

Resistance Training Improves Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2012

Besides improving patients' glucose numbers researchers saw improved metabolic features such as reductions in waist circumference.

Setting Goals Improves Dietary Habits of Diabetes Patients

Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012

A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Advocacy Alliance Applauds Funding for CDC Program to Prevent Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Diabetes Advocacy Alliance™ (DAA) today applauded the Department of Health and Human Services for approving $10 million in funding for the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), an initiative that provides local communities with lifestyle change programs for preventing type 2 diabetes.

Intermittent Exercise Improves Glucose for People with Diabetes

Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012

New study finds exercise in low oxygen environment may result in improved insulin sensitivity.

Decaffeinated Coffee Might Boost Brain Power for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012

Decaf coffee was found to improve glucose energy metabolism in the brain in mouse studies.

New ACP Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Metformin should be the initial drug for most patients with type 2 diabetes refractory to lifestyle modifications, with a second drug added if needed, according to a new clinical practice guideline from the ACP.