January 16, 2012: Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose?
Factors that can cause blood sugar to rise or fall

December 22, 2011: Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn

December 01, 2011: FDA Moves to Speed Development of Artificial Pancreas Systems
Agency suggests more flexible requirements for clinical trials leading to approval

July 22, 2011: Health Tip: Should I Check My Blood Sugar?
The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions

April 18, 2011: Low Glucose Levels May Raise Death Risk Among Older People
Research shows those over 60 do best with intermediate control over blood sugar

January 11, 2011: Health Tip: Using Your Blood Glucose Meter
Make sure it's in working order

December 27, 2010: Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don't Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study
Women's glucose levels increased with use of injectable DMPA, but not enough to cause concern, research suggests

June 21, 2010: Age, Race May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Screening Results
The recommended A1c blood test cutoff didn't accurately diagnose elderly Asians, study found

April 28, 2010: Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Harm Diabetics
Re-analysis of a landmark study refutes link between intensive therapy, higher death risk

March 15, 2010: Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes, Too
Study finds that salsalate helps control blood sugar levels

February 17, 2010: Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood Sugar
Researchers who did tests in mice suggest need for human trials

January 26, 2010: Intensive Insulin Therapy Won't Boost Septic Shock Survival
Outcome similar to conventional insulin treatment, study shows

December 08, 2009: Too-Strict Blood Sugar Control May Lead to Car Crashes
Driver's license approvals for diabetics should be re-evaluated, expert says

October 26, 2009: Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds

September 30, 2009: Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

May 20, 2009: Glucose Control Pays Long-Term Benefits for Diabetics
Analysis shows even small improvements may prevent eye, kidney and nerve damage

April 16, 2009: Halting Avandia Use Hikes Blood Sugar Levels
Study found diabetics who discontinued drug had less treatment, worse management of disease

February 19, 2009: Out-of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory
Close monitoring can keep problem from advancing, experts say

December 17, 2008: Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won't Ease Diabetes Heart Risk
Blood pressure, cholesterol control may be type 2 diabetics' best bet, researchers say

September 17, 2008: Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
Study compared these formulations to long-acting insulin and other medications

August 26, 2008: Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
Analysis of 29 previous studies found no significant difference in hospital death rates

July 14, 2008: Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

June 16, 2008: Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds

June 10, 2008: Weekly Drug Helps Type 2 Diabetics
Longer-lasting exenatide maintained glucose levels, helped patients lose weight, study reports

June 07, 2008: Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page
Math converts two systems into better measurement, study says