Diabetes : Science World Report

May 22, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Higher Heart Risk May Increase Diabetes Risk

New findings published in the International Journal of Epidemiology reveal that higher heart rates may be a sign of an increased risk of diabetes in some individuals.

May 06, 2015 05:40 PM EDT

Eat Right And Exercise To Reduce Your Diabetes Risk

New findings presented in the journal Diabetes Care have shown that diet and exercise may hold the highest benefits when it comes to reducing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

Apr 10, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Increase in Inflammation in Patients Who Take Insulin

For those on insulin, traffic pollution may be a huge problem.

Mar 17, 2015 10:01 PM EDT

Obese Men More Likely To Develop Type 2 Diabetes Than Women

Researchers at McMaster University have found evidence that obese men are more likely than obese women to develop type II diabetes. For the first time, researchers have discovered evidence that the difference is related to the activity of a muscle protein that differentiates aspects between men and ...

Feb 02, 2015 12:41 PM EST

New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Helps Manage Glycemic Control

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the drug Glyxambi, which can be used for certain adults with type 2 diabetes and is added to a healthy diet and exercise regimen to help improe glycemic control.

Feb 02, 2015 09:55 AM EST

Scientists Discover the Brain Circuit that Controls Compulsive Overeating and Sugar Addiction

Compulsive overeating and sugar addiction are both major problems for human health. Now, though, scientists may have identified the neural circuit that specifically controls sugar consumption in mice.

Jan 30, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Added Fructose and Sugars May be the Main Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes

When it comes to type 2 diabetes, added fructose may actually be the main cause. Scientists have discovered that added sugars, particular those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Jan 20, 2015 11:38 AM EST

Researcher Discovers How To Prevent Type 1 Diabetes In Animal Model

Researchers at Saint Louis University (SLU) have discovered a way to prevent type 1 diabetes in an animal model--a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system destroys insulin producing pancreatic beta cells that harm insulin production levels and result in hyperglycemia.

Jan 06, 2015 05:10 PM EST

Bariatric Surgery Helps Obese Patients Live Longer

Obese individuals can extend their lifespan with bariatric surgery, according to recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Dec 22, 2014 11:48 AM EST

You May Be At A Higher Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Depending On Your Blood Type

Could your blood type influence your risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Dec 02, 2014 06:00 PM EST

Diabetes May Speed Up Mental Decline During Middle Age

There's no doubt that diabetes can increase the risk of certain weight-related health issues, heart disease and numerous other health conditions. Yet could it also speed up mental decline? A recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found that the mind appears to age about fi...

Oct 30, 2014 06:41 PM EDT

Normal Weight Diabetes Patients Have A Higher Mortality Risk

In most cases, excess weight is never a good thing. Yet recent findings found that in a rare health twist, older adults with type 2 diabetes who have normal to average body mass indexes (BMI) are at an increased risk of mortality over heavier individuals with the same health problem.