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More Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011

Having more muscle mass can protect against insulin resistance and prediabetes, no matter overall body size, researchers said.

Dietary Fish Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Men

Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dietary fish consumption is linked to a lower risk for type 2 diabetes in men but not in women, according to the results of a prospective study.

An Eye On Sight

Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011

About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.

Dentists: The Forgotten Link

Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Researchers say that dentists can help identify patients with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.

Zinc Helps with Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011

Zinc may perform a protective function for those with type 2 diabetes, researchers at the University of Michigan suggest.

High Aspirin Dosage May Curb Heart Attack Risk in Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2011

New research from scientists in Canada has revealed that taking aspirin every day could offer benefits for those managing their diabetes.

Flavonoid in Strawberries May Limit Diabetes Complications

Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011

Researchers have shown that fisetin, a type of flavonoid found in strawberries and to a lesser extent in other foods, reduces neurologic complications and kidney damage in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes.

Preventive Efforts in Type 2 Diabetes Are Cost Effective

Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011

Preventive treatment with metformin or lifestyle intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes reduced the cost of medical care, including costs for inpatient and outpatient care and prescriptions, compared with placebo.

Public Knows about Diabetes, Yet Takes No Action

Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011

Americans are well informed about the risks, dangers, and signs of diabetes, but that knowledge does not appear to translate into actions to prevent or control the disease, researchers reported.

Total Calories, Not Carbs or Protein, Key to Weight Loss

Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The key to successful weight loss, a critical component of type 2 diabetes prevention and management, is adherence to a diet in everyday life. But despite the controversies such as low-carb vs. low fat, it is not clear what the ideal weight loss diet for people with diabetes would look like.