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Research Finds That Patients with Diabetes Should Take More Vitamin B12 Daily

Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011

People who have type 2 diabetes and are taking metformin should take more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin B12.

Less than a Minute a Day 'Keeps Diabetes Away'

Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Performing short cycle sprints three times a week could be enough to prevent and possibly treat type 2 diabetes.

Low Carbs for Just Two Days a Week Spurs Weight Loss

Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Adhering to a strict, low-carbohydrate diet two days per week led to greater reductions in weight and insulin levels when compared with standard daily dieting.

Ninety-two Percent of Obese Kids Have a Vitamin D Deficiency

Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011

Overweight kids have lower levels of vitamin D than their slimmer counterparts, regardless of season, sex, or race and ethnicity.

Fructose a Negative for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2011

Although it negates the dumping of glucose directly into the bloodstream, fructose may not be an ideal sweetener for diabetes patients.

Individualized Management Can Improve Glycemic Control

Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2011

A collaborative patient-centered approach might improve metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes who have a history of poor glycemic control.

Medicare Now Pays for Intensive Obesity Counseling

Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2011

Medicare will pick up the tab for obesity screening and intensive behavioral counseling, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced.

Drinking Alcohol Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk by 30 Percent

Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2011

Middle aged women who consume large amounts of refined carbohydrates might offset their risk of type II diabetes by drinking a moderate amount of alcohol.

Family History Underused in Diabetes Prevention Efforts

Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011

Type 2 diabetes prevention programs aimed at high-risk individuals with a family history of the disease may underuse psychological and motivational strategies that emphasize genetic susceptibility.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Staves Off CV Events in High-risk Patients with Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011

New data suggests that low-dose supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may protect patients with diabetes and a history of myocardial infarction from ventricular arrhythmia-related events.