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Combination of Five Lifestyle Factors Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2011

Research data shows the importance of five lifestyle factors in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Linked to Tooth Decay

Posted: Sunday, September 04, 2011

Research has found a link between diabetes and dental problems.

164 Million Obese Adults by 2030

Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011

Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030 if current trends continue, a new report shows.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Agree on Screening for Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ACOG agrees on the approach to screening and diagnosis for GDM in the continued absence of an international consensus on whether the benefits of some screening approaches outweigh the costs.

NIH Research Model Predicts Weight With Varying Diet, Exercise Changes

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

Findings challenge one-size-fits-all weight assumptions.

Self-Monitoring Can Improve Glucose Control for Type 2's

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

When it comes to self-monitoring of blood glucose, it's not the quantity that matters, it's the quality of the testing.

Diabetes Death 50 Percent Higher among Hispanics

Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011

According to the latest findings from a landmark San Antonio-led study, diabetes seems to be deadlier for Mexican Americans than for Anglos, and much deadlier for diabetes patients living in Mexico.

Antioxidant Spices Reduce Negative Effects of High-Fat Meals by 30 Percent

Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011

Eating a diet rich in spices, like turmeric and cinnamon, reduces the body's negative responses to eating high-fat meals, according to Penn State researchers.

Diabetes Treatment Should Be Gender-based

Posted: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Data on 3,000 participants found a significant difference in lipid, amino acid and other metabolites between males and females. The findings underscore the need for gender-specific treatments for diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

Insulin Pumps Can Increase or Decrease Insulin Dose when Flying

Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Changes in cabin pressure during flights may cause insulin pumps to deliver too much or too little of the medication -- possibly putting sensitive diabetes patients at risk, researchers report.