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 06, 2012: Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say
But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication

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

January 30, 2012: Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes
A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find

January 27, 2012: Bydureon Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
A once-weekly injection

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 25, 2012: Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA
New rules call for healthier foods but some say changes don't go far enough

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 19, 2012: Can Coffee Really Thwart Type 2 Diabetes?
Three potentially beneficial compounds identified in lab study

January 16, 2012: More, Faster Weight Loss Seen With Gastric Bypass Than Banding
But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says

January 12, 2012: U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases
Study also projects $30 billion in savings over 25 years from such outreach

January 09, 2012: Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women
But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs

January 06, 2012: Weight Loss Surgery May Help Diabetes
Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher says

January 06, 2012: Smog Tied to Raised Risk of Chronic Illness in Black Women
Study showed more type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as exposure rose

January 05, 2012: Heart Failure, Diabetes Might Be Linked by Protein
Although 'p53' helps suppress tumors, new study finds negative effects

December 30, 2011: Obesity, Diabetes Pose 1-2 Threat to Young Americans
The result: They could be first generation to not live as long as their parents

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 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 15, 2011: Brief, Intense Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar, Small Study Finds
May help type 2 diabetics use glucose more efficiently many hours after activity, researchers say

December 14, 2011: Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Wearing CPAP mask during sleep improved blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar in study patients

December 07, 2011: Diabetes, Obesity After 60 May Drive Up Breast Cancer Risk
Study also finds low blood lipids linked to risk, but can't explain it

December 06, 2011: Rotating Shift Work May Boost Women's Diabetes Risk
The longer you work irregular hours, the greater the odds for type 2 disease, study finds

December 02, 2011: Colon Cancer Prognosis Worse for the Obese, Type 2 Diabetics
Cancer and heart-disease deaths higher, studies find

November 28, 2011: Low-Cal Diet Cuts Fat Around Heart in Obese People: Study
That led to improved heart function, researchers said

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 18, 2011: Not Everyone Shuns Fruits and Veggies
Learning to love them as a child proves advantageous later on, one woman explains

November 16, 2011: Even Without Weight Loss, Mediterranean Diet Helps Heart: Study
Foods like olive oil and avocados may help body use insulin

November 14, 2011: Intensive Control of Type 1 Diabetes Helps Kidneys: Study
Rate of serious complication halved for those on aggressive therapy

November 14, 2011: Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests
Problems can emerge even if no weight gain is evident, researcher says

November 11, 2011: High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer
Review of studies suggests cereals, whole grains deliver health benefits

November 07, 2011: School Soda Bans Don't Keep Kids From Sugary Drinks
Children just turn to sport and fruit drinks, study finds

November 01, 2011: Red Wine Antioxidant Could Give Metabolism a Boost
Small study in obese men shows benefit from supplement containing resveratrol

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 19, 2011: Neighborhood Can Affect Obesity, Diabetes Risk
Study found moving women out of poor neighborhoods reduced rates of both conditions

October 10, 2011: Diabetes Education Seems to Help Improve Blood Sugar Control
Behavioral interventions, such as changing negative thinking, may offer even greater benefits

October 07, 2011: Men Develop Diabetes With Less Body Fat Than Women: Study
Researchers say differences in fat distribution may be to blame

October 07, 2011: FDA Approves First Combo Drug for Diabetes, Cholesterol
Juvisync combines Januvia and Zocor in one pill to lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol

October 07, 2011: Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
Previously approved meds combined in one tablet

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

September 26, 2011: More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients
Quicker control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol might reduce complications, study says

September 23, 2011: Americans Spending More of Their Lives Struggling With Diabetes
For obese, new study estimates between 2 and 6 extra years will be spent dealing with disease

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

September 19, 2011: More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
Findings point up another reason to keep blood sugar levels in check, researchers say

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

September 12, 2011: Lifetime 'Dose' of Excess Weight Linked to Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes epidemic in the U.S. may loom even larger than previously predicted, researchers suggest