Drinking Alcohol Around Conception Can Raise Diabetes Risk for Baby

Mothers who drink alcohol near the time of conception are more likely to have babies that develop type 2 diabetes in middle age, according to a study from the Unive

Soda Linked to Diabetes - Even in Fit People

Sugary drinks are often blamed for the rise of type 2 diabetes and obesity, but few studies have examined the relationship between sweetened beverage consumption an

Breakfast Skipper? Prepare For Dangerous Blood Sugar Spikes, Study Says

Skipping breakfast may seem like an easy way to shave off some calories, but not eating the most important meal of the day could have dire consequences for diabetic

Can Butter Cure Diabetes?

Fat may not be such a bad thing when it comes to diabetes.

FDA Proposes Sugars Addition to Nutrition Facts Label

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Only One in Three Older Americans Has Diabetes Controlled

Too many older Americans are falling short when it comes to their diabetes care, according to a new study.

Diet and Exercise Can't Always Prevent Gestational Diabetes

For women who are already severely overweight, diet and exercise interventions won't necessarily prevent gestational diabetes, a new study has found.

When School's Out, Kids Are Less Healthy

Summer break is associated with play, activities and outdoor adventures, but most children engage in more unhealthy behaviors when they're not in school, according

Is an Endless Supply of Free, Home-Brewed Insulin in Your Future?

The co-founder of a San Francisco venture capital firm that funds biotech companies is dreaming big about type 1 diabetes-- imagining a day when the crippling month

No More Needles? This Laser Can Monitor Your Blood Sugar

A laser that doesn't penetrate the skin could replace painful finger pricking for diabetics.

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