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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:
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 17, 2012:
More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis
January 11, 2012:
Novel Stem Cell Treatment May Hold Promise for Type 1 Diabetes
Scientists try to 're-educate' patient's immune cells to begin producing insulin
December 23, 2011:
Holiday Travel Tips for People With Diabetes
Expert advice on managing airport hassles, time-zone changes and insulin needs
December 22, 2011:
Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn
December 20, 2011:
Driving Isn't An Issue for Most People With Diabetes
American Diabetes Association warns against blanket driving restrictions, recommends individual assessments
December 01, 2011:
FDA Moves to Speed Development of Artificial Pancreas Systems
Agency suggests more flexible requirements for clinical trials leading to approval
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 14, 2011:
Intensive Control of Type 1 Diabetes Helps Kidneys: Study
Rate of serious complication halved for those on aggressive therapy
October 22, 2011:
Healthy Halloween Advice for Children With Diabetes
Expert suggests ways for kids to keep blood sugar under control, without feeling deprived
October 10, 2011:
Diabetes Education Seems to Help Improve Blood Sugar Control
Behavioral interventions, such as changing negative thinking, may offer even greater benefits
September 29, 2011:
New Genes Revealed for Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers discover 3 new genes for type 1 diabetes in large data analysis
September 26, 2011:
Asthma Can Complicate Diabetes Care in Kids
Untreated asthma may worsen blood sugar control, study suggests, but reasons remain unclear
September 19, 2011:
Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say
September 16, 2011:
U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year
September 13, 2011:
366 Million People Now Have Diabetes: Report
International Diabetes Federation urges U.N. action, saying disease claims 1 life every 7 seconds
July 28, 2011:
Dentists May Be Able to Spot Undiagnosed Diabetes
Periodontal disease an early complication of the blood sugar illness, researchers say
July 25, 2011:
Blood Test May Better Predict Diabetics' Heart Risk: Study
But refining the risk may not change clinical practice, expert says
June 28, 2011:
Trials of Type 1 Diabetes Vaccines Bring Mixed Results
One vaccine may combat disease's progression, but another fails human tests
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:
Life Expectancy Improves for Type 1 Diabetics
15-year gain noted for those diagnosed after 1965, study finds
June 17, 2011:
Singer Crystal Bowersox Comes to Terms With Diabetes
Good medical management got the Idol runner-up back on top
May 13, 2011:
Fat Cats, Dogs Developing Diabetes, Report Finds
Illness jumped 32 percent in dogs in just five years
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:
Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
What they are, and who's more likely to get them
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
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 28, 2011:
Nicotine Raises Blood Sugar Levels in Lab
Finding may explain higher risk of diabetes complications in smokers, study says
March 25, 2011:
Nick Jonas Lives Large, Despite Diabetes
Teen star says careful management and good support help keep him healthy
March 08, 2011:
Southeastern States Mired in the 'Diabetes Belt': CDC Report
Wide swath cutting across U.S. needs better prevention and treatment efforts, study suggests
March 07, 2011:
Surviving Serious Childhood Illness Takes Toll Later: Study
Not achieving educational, work goals can plague young adult survivors, researchers say
February 27, 2011:
Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk
Adults need at least 4,000 IU a day, study suggests
February 24, 2011:
Type 1 Diabetes Patients Need New Kidney Therapies: Study
Recent advances not enough in preventing end-stage disease, researchers say
February 18, 2011:
Diabetes Social Networking Web Sites Vary in Quality
Study finds some provide support, useful info; others push bogus 'cures'
February 04, 2011:
Cold Viruses Appear Linked to Type 1 Diabetes
Along with other factors, these viruses may trigger the disease, researchers say
December 13, 2010:
Sperm-Producing Cells Coaxed to Produce Insulin
Technique let researchers 'cure' diabetes in mice for a week, but effects in humans uncertain
November 26, 2010:
Type 1 Diabetes Death Rate is Falling, But Not Fast Enough
Average rate is still 7 times higher in people with the disease vs those without it, study finds
November 12, 2010:
Diabetes Research Made Significant Strides in Past Year
Advances in treating type 1 diabetes best news as World Diabetes Day approaches
October 18, 2010:
Even Well-Controlled Diabetes May Present Post-Surgery Risk
Study also finds high blood sugar levels in non-diabetics ups death risk
October 08, 2010:
Language Barrier Hurts Diabetics, Study Finds
Spanish-speaking patients fare better with doctors they understand, researchers say
September 01, 2010:
Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People
Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says
August 24, 2010:
Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious ills
August 18, 2010:
Long-Term Type 1 Diabetes 'Survivors' Give Clues to the Disease
Study shows that some insulin-producing beta cells can persist for decades
August 06, 2010:
Depression Linked to Slow Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Improving patients' coping skills may speed recovery, researchers suggest
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 28, 2010:
Implantable Sensor Measures Blood Sugar Levels
Wireless device transmitted accurate readings in pigs for more than a year, study shows
July 15, 2010:
Diabetics Urged to Confer With Their Doctor About Avandia Use
Health risks posed by an unauthorized change of medications could be great, experts say
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