Lower birth weight, fast gain after fourth birthday increase risk of diabetes
Lower birth weight coupled with accelerated weight gain after 48 months of age are risk factors for adult glucose intolerance, according to a new study published online in
Artificial Pancreas Development Moving Forward
FDA guidance in the development of an artificial pancreas is a big step forward in making this available to diabetics
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Mutant gene protein may reveal origin of diabetes
Certain mutant gene proteins in the pancreas can turn normal gene proteins bad and lead to insulin deficiency, according to the University of Michigan Health System.
Cutting Calories May Help Type 2 Diabetes
A study finds that reducing calories can actually help beat type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Q&A
A doctor answers some basic questions about type 2 diabetes
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High-intensity interval training lowers blood sugar in patients with diabetes
High-intensity interval training (HIT) can lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the December 2011 issue of Jou
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Night shift associated with type 2 diabetes risk in US women
Women in the US working a rotating night shift have a modestly increased risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a research article published in the journal PLoS Medicine
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Vitamin D deficiency in obese children may contribute to type 2 diabetes
Obese children have significantly lower levels of vitamin D and higher degrees of insulin resistance, according to a new study slated for publication in the January 2012 is
Importance of Diabetic Foot Care
Proper maintenance of the feet is important for diabetics, learn more
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Groundbreaking movies capture diabetes destruction
Scientists have created the world’s first cellular movies capturing type 1 diabetes destruction of beta cells in mouse models, according to the La Jolla Institute of Allerg
