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New Study Confirms Diabetes Linked to Colon Cancer Risk

Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2011

A new research review confirms that people with diabetes have a somewhat increased risk of colon cancer -- but the reasons for the connection, and what should be done about it, remain unclear.

Almonds Can Improve Diabetes Control

Posted: Saturday, October 01, 2011

Two new studies into the potential health benefits of eating almonds have supported evidence that they can help people with type 2 diabetes to maintain their blood glucose and cholesterol levels.

Glucose Rise in Diabetes Patients May Signal Bloodstream Infection

Posted: Saturday, October 01, 2011

In a study of a large population of patients with diabetes, poor short-term glucose control was associated with a significantly elevated risk for bloodstream infection (BSI).

Intensified Treatment with Basal Insulin Improves Control and Weight Loss

Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2011

Adding insulin detemir to a treatment regimen of metformin and liraglutide improved glycemic control and led to sustained weight loss for up to 52 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes.

EASD: First Injection-free Once-A-Year GLP-1

Posted: Sunday, September 18, 2011

ITCA 650, injection-free continuous delivery of GLP-1 therapy, demonstrated significant and sustained reductions in HbA1c and body weight over 48 weeks of treatment with a marked reduction in the GI AEs typically associated with this class.

Yoga Works for Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Gentle yoga classes may help people with type 2 diabetes take off a small amount of weight and steady their blood sugar control.

Using Electronic Heath Records Leads to Better Diabetes Care

Posted: Friday, September 09, 2011

Use of electronic health records (EHRs) for patients with diabetes improves achievement of care and outcomes targets, researchers found.

Uterine Stem Cells Used To Treat Diabetes In Mice

Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2011

NIH-funded researchers convert cells from uterine lining into insulin-producing cells.

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.

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.