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Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes likely to have abnormal blood sugar levels
Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to have abnormal glucose levels compared to other overweight children. Because abnormal glucose levels may indicate risk for diabetes or diabetes itself, these children could benefit from screening tests and diabetes prevention education. view more (2008-12-10)
U of M research links coffee to lower diabetes risk
Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health have found drinking decaffeinated coffee may lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes. view more (2006-06-27)
Vision loss more common in people with diabetes
Visual impairment appears to be more common in people with diabetes than in those without the disease, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-10-14)
Study Highlights Need For Improved Care Of Diabetes Patients In UK General Practice
Results of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how people with diabetes controlled by diet alone have significant rates of complications and are less likely than patients on medication to be adequately monitored. Authors of the study conclude that there is great scope for the improved care of diabetic patients within UK general... view more... (2004-07-28)
Launch of Dundee Diabetes Research Centre
The diabetes laboratories at the University of Dundee have been awarded Centre status to promote communication amongst the research and clinical groups and to raise public awareness of their work. view more (2005-04-18)
Higher risks for women with diabetes using HRT
Women with diabetes who use hormone replacement therapy are at an increased risk of death from all causes and heart disease, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-02-19)
Cholesterol drug hits diabetes with one-two punch, Tulane study says
Patients with type 2 diabetes may soon be able to control their glucose and their cholesterol levels with a single drug. view more (2007-07-09)
Traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes has scientific backing
Reports of a traditional Chinese medicine having beneficial effects for people suffering from type 2 diabetes now has some scientific evidence to back up the claims. view more (2006-08-01)
Smoking, but not using "snus", increases risk of diabetes
A collaborative study involving Sunderby Hospital, Lule'å, and Ume'å University in Sweden confirms that men who smoke run a substantial risk of developing diabetes. On the other hand, no parameters indicate that using snus (moist snuff) increases this risk. The study, carried out under the leadership of Associate Professor Mats... view more... (2004-08-06)
The big screen - tackling diabetes early to avoid complications
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have launched a major study to assess the benefits of screening for Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes, and is on the increase, due largely to the rise in obesity and sedentary lifestyles. The study, named ADDITION, is based at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care.... view more... (2002-06-05)
Diabetics experience more complications following trauma
Individuals with diabetes appear to spend more days in the intensive care unit, use more ventilator support and have more complications during hospitalization for trauma than non-diabetics. view more (2007-07-17)
Study shows potential for resolving type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery
As the incidence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase worldwide, medical research indicates that surgery to reduce obesity can completely eliminate all manifestations of diabetes. view more (2009-03-03)
Diabetes appears to increase risk of death for patients with acute coronary syndromes
Individuals with diabetes and acute coronary syndromes (ACS) such as a heart attack or unstable angina have an increased risk of death at 30 days and one year after ACS, compared with ACS patients without diabetes. view more (2007-08-15)
MRI May Help Physicians Diagnose, Stage and Treat Diabetes
Noninvasive imaging (MRI) may aid physicians in the early diagnosis, staging and treatment of diabetes, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. view more (2009-08-06)
End-stage renal disease incidence, prognosis improving for patients with diabetes
Patients with type 1 diabetes have an improved prognosis with regard to end-stage renal disease over the past four decades, and it appears the incidence of end-stage renal disease is lower than previously estimated. view more (2005-10-12)
Twin study: Diabetes significantly increases risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementia
Diabetics have a significantly greater risk of dementia, both Alzheimer's disease - the most common form of dementia - and other dementia, reveals important new data from an ongoing study of twins. The risk of dementia is especially strong if the onset of diabetes occurs in middle age, according to the study. view more (2009-01-28)
Edmonton Protocol clinical trial shows islet transplantation shows promising results
The Edmonton Protocol clinical trial, led by University of Alberta researcher Dr. James Shapiro, shows islet transplantation is a promising procedure for certain patients with severe Type 1 Diabetes. view more (2006-09-28)
Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of glaucoma in women
A 20-year study of women in the Nurses' Health Study has shown that Type 2 diabetes is associated with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common form of glaucoma, accounting for about 60 to 70% of all glaucomas. view more (2006-07-12)
Regulating the sugar factory in diabetes
Scientists in Sydney and Boston believe they may have identified a gene that controls abnormal production of sugar in the liver, a very troublesome problem for people with diabetes. view more (2009-05-21)
Boosting key milk nutrients may help lower type 2 diabetes risk
Most Americans fail to get the calcium and vitamin D they need, but this shortfall could be affecting more than their bones. view more (2007-07-11)
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