April 30, 2012: Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
But best combination of meds for young patients still isn't known, experts say

April 20, 2012: Value of Metformin, Insulin Combo for Type 2 Diabetes Questioned
Danish analysis suggests that long-term benefit for patients is unclear

April 19, 2012: Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar
Type 2 illness can't be treated with one-size-fits-all approach, new recommendations advise

April 16, 2012: Weight-Loss Surgery Beat Drugs for Cutting Diabetes in Very Obese
In small study, type 2 disease was reversed for some patients who had bariatric procedure

March 26, 2012: Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes
Studies found many patients who had procedures could reduce, stop medications afterward

March 19, 2012: New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Helps Lower Blood Sugar: Study
But, FDA wants questions about the drug's long-term safety answered before approval

March 01, 2012: Stroke Risk Rises With Duration of Type 2 Diabetes: Study
After 10 years with blood sugar disease, chances of brain attack tripled, researchers say

February 27, 2012: Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Type 2 Diabetes
The medication appears to control blood sugar without boosting risk for hypoglycemia, study shows

February 21, 2012: Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought
Study finds gradual decline in insulin production, which could extend treatment options

February 01, 2012: Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Disappoints in Trial
Vaccine-based approach didn't affect insulin needs or other markers

January 31, 2012: Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women

January 25, 2012: Lifestyle Counseling Helps Diabetes Patients Control Blood Sugar
More than 30,000 got advice on diet, exercise in primary care settings

November 23, 2011: Four Common Meds Send Thousands of Seniors to Hospital: CDC
Blood thinner, aspirin, insulin and oral diabetes drugs account for two-thirds of nearly 100,000 hospitalizations.

September 22, 2011: Popular Diabetes Drugs May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
But more studies are needed to see if this preliminary finding is accurate, researchers say

July 18, 2011: Controversial Cholesterol Drug Might Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
But, torcetrapib, which raises 'good' cholesterol, showed heart risks in earlier trial that was halted

June 26, 2011: Class of Drugs Linked to Higher Heart Risk in Older Diabetics
Researchers saw a lower risk with metformin, but experts say study's not the final word

June 21, 2011: Some Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis May Cut Diabetes Risk
Researchers suspect certain medications lower inflammation, insulin resistance

April 29, 2011: Diabetes in Kids Comes With Hefty Price Tag
Study finds medical costs are six times higher than for other young Americans

April 18, 2011: Do Immune System Ills Help Drive Type 2 Diabetes?
Findings from mouse, human research suggest new insights on the blood sugar disease

March 29, 2011: Some Type 1 Diabetics Seem Shielded Against Complications
In one group that had diabetes for 50 years, many never developed expected problems, study finds

March 23, 2011: Actos Cut Risk of Prediabetes Becoming Diabetes in Study
It lowered chances by 72 percent but showed side effects, researchers say

March 18, 2011: Analysis Confirms Diabetes Drug May Harm the Heart
Latest finding adds to evidence that Avandia raises risk of heart attack, death

March 14, 2011: Metformin Still Best First-Line Type 2 Diabetes Drug
It has the fewest side effects, costs less, concludes analysis

March 10, 2011: New Drug May Trim Insulin Injections to Just 3 a Week
Phase 2 trial results offer diabetics hope for a simpler daily regimen

February 16, 2011: In-Hospital Blood Sugar Levels Should Be Higher: Report
New recommendations slightly higher than those of leading diabetes group

November 12, 2010: Diabetes Research Made Significant Strides in Past Year
Advances in treating type 1 diabetes best news as World Diabetes Day approaches

November 11, 2010: Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes?
Know the risk factors and warning signs, experts advise

November 02, 2010: Diabetes Drugs Might Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
Study buttresses preliminary findings that found same benefit

October 21, 2010: Peer Support May Bring Better Control of Diabetes
Drop in blood sugar levels equivalent of using oral diabetes drug, study finds

September 01, 2010: Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

July 29, 2010: New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures
Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows

July 06, 2010: Changes in Fat Cells May Pave Way for Type 2 Diabetes
May result in the 'hyperinflammation' seen in the disease, researchers say

June 29, 2010: Insulin Pump With Blood Sugar Sensor May Improve on Injections
Study finds it leads to better diabetes management for type 1 patients

June 29, 2010: Latest Study on Diabetes Drug Avandia Finds No Heart Risks
Report in direct contrast to other new research that found the opposite

June 28, 2010: Diabetes Drug Avandia Ups Heart Risk, Reviews Conclude
Two studies published in advance of FDA hearing on drug's fate

June 09, 2010: Old Drugs May Have New Use Against Hepatitis C
Drugs used for obesity, diabetes might fight dangerous liver infection, study shows

June 03, 2010: Drug Combo Staves Off Type 2 Diabetes
Low doses of metformin, Avandia cut risk by two-thirds in study

April 23, 2010: Injection Helps Treat Hard-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes
Adding daily shot improves blood glucose levels when standard regimen fails, study finds

April 08, 2010: Vaccine Reverses Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
More studies needed to see if it can benefit people with the disease

March 30, 2010: Diabetes Screening Should Start Sooner
Study found checking for blood sugar disease earlier cut complications, costs

March 29, 2010: 'Jekyll and Hyde' Factor May Control Insulin Function
Finding could lead to new diabetes treatments, researchers say

March 25, 2010: Accepting Help Improves Survival Among Diabetics
Go-it-alone types have 33 percent higher risk of death, study finds

March 23, 2010: New Inhaled Insulin Shows Promise for Diabetes
Afrezza works faster, appears to have fewer side effects than predecessor

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

February 15, 2010: 'Fishy Smell' May Keep Patients From Diabetes Drug
Research letter reports what medical literature hasn't: metformin's odor is off-putting

January 26, 2010: Skipping Insulin May Not Be Uncommon
Doctors need to be more attuned to patients' issues to stop risky practice, expert says

January 15, 2010: Diabetes Drug Looks Safe for Heart Failure Patients
Metformin might even improve advanced heart disease, researchers find

January 07, 2010: Diabetes Meds May Be Falling Through 'Doughnut Hole'
Medicare payment gap prompts some to forego medication, study finds

December 15, 2009: Tighter Blood Sugar Control Not Best for Some Diabetics
Other medical problems must be weighed first, study finds

December 04, 2009: Diabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Study
Metformin outperforms widely used sulfonylureas, but each patient will be different, experts say