May 18, 2012: Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say

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 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

April 09, 2012: Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health: Study
Wide temperature swings in summer could lead to 10,000 excess deaths in U.S. per year

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 23, 2012: Treating Gum Disease May Help Diabetics Avoid Complications
Good periodontal care helped reduce hospitalizations, medical costs over time, study found

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 06, 2012: High Heels Can Bring on Ingrown Toenails
Can't trade in stilettos for sensible shoes? You can still protect your feet

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 24, 2012: Prediabetes Not to Blame for Nerve Damage: Study
Doctors should seek other causes of condition known as polyneuropathy

February 21, 2012: Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics' Risk for Death
Control of blood sugar, catching early signs of damage may help prevent advanced kidney disease

February 17, 2012: Specific Dietary Goals May Help Diabetics Eat Better
Given target of eating 8 servings of fruits, nuts and other low glycemic index foods daily, most achieved it

February 08, 2012: Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study
But with or without pauses, more benefit achieved in low-oxygen setting, study finds

February 03, 2012: Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease

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

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

January 25, 2012: Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Cheaper tests to spot diabetes-linked nerve damage are effective, researchers say

January 24, 2012: Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops: CDC
Researchers point to better management of disease in explaining the trend

January 20, 2012: Treating Diabetes, Depression Together May Make Sense
Study found both conditions improved when addressed simultaneously

January 10, 2012: Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings: Study
Teens with disease more likely to drop out of high school, make less money, researchers found

December 30, 2011: A Life-Saving Lesson That Took Decades to Learn
Maryland woman has her type 2 diabetes under control at 38, and her future is brighter

December 23, 2011: Holiday Travel Tips for People With Diabetes
Expert advice on managing airport hassles, time-zone changes and insulin needs

December 20, 2011: Driving Isn't An Issue for Most People With Diabetes
American Diabetes Association warns against blanket driving restrictions, recommends individual assessments

November 20, 2011: Hispanics With Diabetes Urged to Get Yearly Foot Care
Regular exams can prevent foot ulcers, nerve damage and amputations, podiatrists say

November 17, 2011: Fewer Diabetic Vision Problems Reported: CDC
Researchers say better control of the blood sugar disease could explain the trend

November 07, 2011: Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar may be dangerous

October 22, 2011: Healthy Halloween Advice for Children With Diabetes
Expert suggests ways for kids to keep blood sugar under control, without feeling deprived

September 28, 2011: Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
But, standard therapy might help slow cognitive troubles, experts say

July 29, 2011: Blood Pressure Drop During Dialysis May Raise Clot Risk
Low BP occurs in about 25% of these treatment sessions in kidney-failure patients, 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

July 15, 2011: Health Tip: Controlling Your Diabetes
How tight control of blood glucose can benefit your health

July 11, 2011: For People With Diabetes, Pets May Pose Unusual Hazards
In one case, dog chewed on sleeping owner's toe, leading to amputation

June 27, 2011: Diabetic Girls May Have Heart Risk Factors
Study authors not clear on why, but urge doctors to watch teens closely

June 27, 2011: After Diabetes Diagnosis, Concentrate on Dietary Changes, Study Says
Exercise made little difference in first year of treatment, researchers found

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 17, 2011: Singer Crystal Bowersox Comes to Terms With Diabetes
Good medical management got the Idol runner-up back on top

June 16, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Less Obese Patients: Study
They experienced greater weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes

May 24, 2011: Simply Eating Less Fat May Cut Diabetes Risk
Study identifies dietary change, not weight loss, as the key factor

May 13, 2011: Fat Cats, Dogs Developing Diabetes, Report Finds
Illness jumped 32 percent in dogs in just five years

May 06, 2011: Poor Sleep Might Worsen Diabetes
Researchers recommend losing weight, paying more attention to value of sleep

May 03, 2011: Structured Exercise Programs Help Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds
People with type 2 diabetes benefited most from supervised activity, analysis finds

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 27, 2011: New Clues to How Gastric Bypass Surgery Combats Diabetes
Levels of amino acids linked to insulin resistance drop right after procedure

April 24, 2011: Treat Depression to Boost Diabetes Self-Care: Study
Telephone counseling led to lower blood pressure, more exercise, researchers say

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

April 15, 2011: Latest Artificial Pancreas Trials Reduce Risk of Low Blood Sugar
Device also improves blood sugar control, but more research needed, reports study

April 07, 2011: Certain Diabetes Drugs Better for Heart Health, Study Finds
Metformin, the usual first choice medication, said to lead the pack

April 06, 2011: Teen Weight Affects Later Heart Disease Risk: Study
But diabetes risk tied more to adult weight, Israeli researchers find

April 05, 2011: Two Different Heart Drugs May Work Equally Well for High-Risk Patients
Study found ARB, calcium channel blocker both helped those with hypertension, glucose intolerance