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

May 11, 2012: Oxygen Therapy Slows Type 1 Diabetes in Mice, Study Says
But whether hyperbaric treatment would help humans is unknown

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 12, 2012: Mouse Study Hints at New Path for Diabetes Treatment
Suppressing the hormone glucagon might lower blood sugar, insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes

March 15, 2012: New Clues to Link Between Fatty Diet, Colon Cancer
Researchers found genetic changes that affect how body uses insulin

March 13, 2012: Higher Spending Tied to Better Outcomes in Ontario Hospitals
But researchers note that Canada spends much less per person on health care costs than United States

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

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 16, 2012: Health Insurance 'Mandate' Deemed Best Value for Money
More people covered, federal dollars saved with U.S. health insurance requirement, analysis says

February 13, 2012: More Young Adults Get Health Care When They Can Stay on Parents' Plans
The findings suggest a positive impact of the new U.S. health care law, researchers say

February 08, 2012: Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds

February 06, 2012: Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes
High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role

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 20, 2012: Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly
Follow these suggestions

January 13, 2012: CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens
Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk

January 06, 2012: Diabetes Care Thwarted by Unstable Health Insurance: Study
Disease management requires continuous coverage for preventive screenings, experts say

January 03, 2012: Insulin-Linked Hormone May Also Raise Alzheimer's Risk
In surprise finding, women who had higher levels of adiponectin were more likely to develop dementia

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

December 06, 2011: Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids
Low levels were associated with more insulin resistance, study found

December 01, 2011: FDA Moves to Speed Development of Artificial Pancreas Systems
Agency suggests more flexible requirements for clinical trials leading to approval

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.

November 22, 2011: More Blacks Die in Hospital After Diverticulitis Surgery
Racial differences in survival were seen even among those with health insurance, study finds

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

September 12, 2011: Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
Better recall, preserved functioning seen after four months' treatment, preliminary study finds

August 17, 2011: Cost of Health Coverage in U.S. May Depend on Where You Live
Vermont, Massachusetts among the states with highest individual premiums, researchers say

July 21, 2011: Women, Whites Most Likely to Seek Health Info Online: Survey
Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose

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: 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

June 07, 2011: Cancer Patients Struggle as Drug Costs Soar: Study
Many with insurance can't afford out-of-pocket expenses for meds, copays, researchers say

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

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 13, 2011: Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report
Daily one-hour walks also improved insulin sensitivity in people who are obese, researchers found

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 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

December 27, 2010: Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don't Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study
Women's glucose levels increased with use of injectable DMPA, but not enough to cause concern, research suggests

October 15, 2010: Hospitalizations Way Up for Young Adults With Diabetes
And women 20 to 39 affected more than men, study finds

October 11, 2010: Insulin Resistance Might Raise Risk of Stroke
Study found non-diabetics with the condition were three times more vulnerable

September 20, 2010: Metabolic Syndrome Doubles Heart Risk, Analysis Shows
Urgent need to help people control obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin resistance, expert says

September 17, 2010: Poor Diet, Inactivity May Lead to Metabolism-Induced Asthma
Findings apply even to children with a healthy weight, researchers say

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

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

May 06, 2010: One Sleepless Night Ups Insulin Resistance
Increase in type 2 diabetes may be related to trend toward less sleep, researchers suspect

May 06, 2010: Pig Pancreas Cells Help Type 1 Diabetics
Early trial finds technique is safe, improves blood sugar control

April 13, 2010: Hormones Tied to Diabetes Might Also Influence Fertility
Mouse study shows how type 2 disease can develop without obesity

April 05, 2010: Expectant Mom's Exercise Keeps Newborn's Birth Weight Down
May lower baby's risk of obesity later in life, research suggests

April 05, 2010: Study Finds That Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Can Be Reborn
Different pancreatic cells change into beta cells, suggesting new therapy for type 1 diabetes

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