Diabetes

“Spam” meat tied to diabetes risk in Native Americans: study

Native Americans who often ate processed meat in a can, generically known as “spam” and a common food on reservations, one subsidized by the…    

Genetic regulation of metabolomic biomarkers – paths to cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes

In a study to the genetic variance of human metabolism, researchers have identified thirty one regions of the genome that were associated with levels…    

Study: Diabetes affects hearing loss, especially in women

Having diabetes may cause women to experience a greater degree of hearing loss as they age, especially if the metabolic disorder is not well…    

Kids’ health predicts parents’ future heart disease: study

When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new…    

How poor maternal diet can increase risk of diabetes - new mechanism discovered

Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council have shown one way in which poor nutrition in the womb can put a…    

Mom’s Poverty, Diabetes Might Raise ADHD Risk in Kids

New research suggests that the combination of poverty and having diabetes during pregnancy significantly raises the risk of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a…    

Obesity and diabetes epidemics spur increase in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) occurs when fat builds up in the liver. This accumulation of fat damages the liver and leads to cirrhosis. NASH is…    

Restricted calorie diet improves heart function in obese patients with diabetes

A low-calorie diet eliminates insulin dependence and leads to improved heart function in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented…    

Which diabetes drug is best for diabetics with kidney disease?

Some blood-sugar-lowering drugs have caused kidney problems in patients with type 2 diabetes, so physicians are especially cautious when prescribing these agents to diabetics…    

Fiber-loving teens have lower heart, diabetes risks

Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and…    

Vitamin B derivative helps diabetics with mild kidney disease

A vitamin B6 derivative may help slow or prevent the progression of mild kidney disease in patients with diabetes, according to a study appearing…    

Diabetes and cancer: A shared biological basis

Contrary to what you might think, cancer and diabetes appear to have some biology in common. According to a report in the September 30th…    

Lifetime ‘dose’ of excess weight linked to risk of diabetes, according to U-M study

Obesity is a known risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. But it hasn’t been clear whether the “dose” of obesity—how much excess weight…    

Study focuses on relationship between glaucoma and diabetes, hypertension

Many Americans suffer from diabetes and hypertension and, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, these individuals…    

York U researchers zero in on protein that may help treat obesity, diabetes

A newly-identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a study by York University researchers.

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Weight loss improves sexual health of overweight men with diabetes

A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that in obese men with type 2 diabetes, weight loss improves erectile function,…    

UM School of Medicine finds that mobile phone technology helps patients manage diabetes

An interactive computer software program appears to be effective in helping patients manage their Type 2 diabetes using their mobile phones, according to a…    

NIH findings in mice have potential to curb obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered a pathway in mice that allows white fat – a contributor to obesity and type…    

Genetic study shows that low body fat may not lower risk for heart disease and diabetes

Having a lower percentage of body fat may not always lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a study by an…    

New advances in lipid genetics lead to better detection and prevention of major diseases

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Studying the genetic make-up of different varieties of lipids (fatty molecules) in the blood plasma of an individual can lead to…    

Irregular periods in teens linked to health risks

Teenagers who have irregular periods are more likely to be overweight and obese and to have early warning signs of diabetes and heart disease…    

‘Master switch’ gene for obesity and diabetes discovered

A team of researchers, led by King’s College London and the University of Oxford, have found that a gene linked to type 2 diabetes…    

People with diabetes more likely to get cancer

People with diabetes are at higher risk for certain cancers than those without the blood sugar disease, suggests a new study.

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2 tests better than 1 to diagnose diabetes in overweight children

A new study found that the recommended blood test may not be enough to catch type 2 diabetes in overweight children, missing more than…    

Ongoing relationship with care provider key for patients with a chronic condition: UBC study

People with a chronic condition such as diabetes or arthritis may find themselves taking on a more active role in maintaining or improving their…