May 14, 2013: Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients

May 02, 2013: 'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says

May 01, 2013: Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment

April 30, 2013: How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control
Key hormones, amino acids altered during digestion, study finds

April 30, 2013: Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age

April 27, 2013: Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease

April 25, 2013: 12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study
European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption

April 25, 2013: Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice
But it's too soon to think of trying it with humans, researchers say

April 24, 2013: Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol

April 24, 2013: Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk
Study looked at whether adults eventually had a stroke and compared areas where they had lived

April 24, 2013: U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say

April 16, 2013: Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say
Medical groups lower threshold for body-fat levels in new recommendations

April 09, 2013: Could Coffee Bean Extract Help Control Blood Sugar?
Small study suggests supplement might help, but diabetes expert is skeptical

April 08, 2013: Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk
Researchers suggest selecting seafood known to have lower levels of the metal

April 02, 2013: Study Suggests Link Between Hormone Melatonin and Type 2 Diabetes
Experts find an association, but aren't recommending supplementation

April 01, 2013: Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death

March 29, 2013: FDA Approves 1st in New Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
Invokana works by blocking reabsorption of glucose in body

March 29, 2013: Health Tip: Dieticians Can Help Diabetics
To balance activity and food

March 28, 2013: CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
Emotional ads put a face to devastating effects from both smoking and secondhand smoke

March 28, 2013: Health Tip: Prevent Low Blood Sugar
Take meds as prescribed to ward off hypoglycemia

March 27, 2013: Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients From Taking Meds
In study, adults with diabetes who didn't grasp health info often skipped needed drugs

March 25, 2013: Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis

March 21, 2013: Millions on Verge of Diabetes Don't Know It: CDC
Only 11 percent of the 79 million Americans with prediabetes aware they have the condition

March 19, 2013: Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
Study estimated beverages' role in worldwide obesity and heart disease, diabetes, some cancers

March 15, 2013: N.Y. Woman Balances Thyroid Disease and Diabetes
With two chronic conditions, she's learned 'not to sweat the small stuff'

March 15, 2013: People With Type 1 Diabetes at Risk of Thyroid Disease
Link between 'sister diseases' is rooted in immune system problem, expert says

March 11, 2013: Drug May Ease Angina in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Ranexa shows effectiveness, especially in patients with poor blood sugar control, study finds

March 11, 2013: Certain Diabetes Medications May Lower Heart Failure Risk
Study found people taking newer drugs were 44 percent less likely to be hospitalized with the condition

March 07, 2013: Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Reason for link between teeth, gums and heart health is still unclear, researcher says

March 06, 2013: Cost of Diabetes Care in U.S. Keeps Climbing
Report says it topped $245 billion in 2012; increase reflects growing number of people with the disease

March 05, 2013: Over 50? Checklist May Predict If You'll Be Alive in 10 Years
Although not a crystal ball, researchers say it might help doctors and patients make better choices

March 05, 2013: Mini-Organ Would Mimic Pancreas to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Bioengineered implant could house transplanted insulin-producing cells, researchers say

February 28, 2013: Too Much Sitting Could Court Diabetes, Study Finds
There was an effect on blood sugar, other factors even when exercise was factored in

February 27, 2013: Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes
Global study strengthens tie between sweeteners and type 2 disease, experts say

February 27, 2013: Diabetes Doesn't Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
Rates of infection, blood clots similar in those with and without the condition, study finds

February 25, 2013: Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk
Patients on Januvia, Byetta twice as likely to develop condition, study says

February 21, 2013: Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems
Risks for diabetes, cancer and heart disease all seem to rise with more time spent seated, study finds

February 21, 2013: U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
Experts credit healthier fare at schools, information campaigns for the turnaround

February 20, 2013: 1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll
Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they're well-versed on the disease, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

February 18, 2013: Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot Ulcers
Get regular checkups

February 15, 2013: More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
But large U.S. government study shows there's a lot of room for improvement to prevent complications

February 13, 2013: FDA Should Work to Cut Sugar Levels in Sodas, Experts Say
Petition by leading consumer advocate group and academics urges artificial sweeteners be used instead

February 12, 2013: First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
Researchers think better flow of nutrients to the womb in subsequent pregnancies might explain why

February 11, 2013: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
Even transient hypertension linked to heart and kidney disease, diabetes

February 08, 2013: Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
Experts suspect the jump may be linked to unknown environmental causes

February 05, 2013: Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
Byetta users showed small improvement, but drug is pricey and has side effects

January 30, 2013: Hops, Key to Flavor in Beer, May Prove Useful in New Drugs
Substances obtained from the bitter compound might help treat diabetes, some cancers, researchers say

January 28, 2013: Three New Drugs Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
All contain new active ingredient aimed at improving glucose control

January 28, 2013: FDA Approves 3 New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
Nesina, Kazano and Oseni each contain a new active ingredient aimed at boosting insulin production

January 24, 2013: Preventing Kidney Disease May Cut Diabetes Deaths, Study Says
10-year mortality for those with both conditions was 31 percent