Diabetes

Genetics

Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Both type 1 and 2 are chronic conditions that usually cannot be cured. Adequate treatment of diabetes is important, as well as blood pressure control and lifestyle factors such as smoking cessation and maintaining a healthy body weight.

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Blood Glucose Meters Less Accurate Than You Might Think

Blood Glucose Meters Haven't Improved In Accuracy

By Anthony Rivas | May 21, 2013 08:26 PM EDT

The FDA says that blood glucose meters haven't advanced in accuracy, even though they have advanced in technology.

Surprise, Surprise: Big Candy Says Candy's Just Dandy For Your Health

By Christie Rizk | May 21, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

A new study funded by the National Confectioners Association claims frequent candy consumption isn't linked to obesity or heart problems.

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk For Obesity And Diabetes For Unborn Daughters

By Ashik Siddique | May 20, 2013 09:29 PM EDT

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk that women's unborn daughters will develop both obesity and gestational diabetes when they become adults, according to new research.

Immune Protein Acts As 'Braking' Mechanism For Diabetes [VIDEO]

By Anthony Rivas | May 20, 2013 01:35 PM EDT

Scientists in Australia have found a previously undiscovered protein in immune cells that can prevent, and possibly cure, diabetes.

Sherri Shepherd's Diabetes Weight Loss Secrets And How The Disease Saved Her Life

By Susan Scutti | May 17, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2007, Sherri Shepherd changed her life.

First Oral Insulin Drug Gains FDA Approval To Begin Testing

By Jonathan Weiss | May 17, 2013 02:47 PM EDT

A pill, which may take the place of daily insulin injections, will begin US clinical trials soon.

Elijah Harper Dead: Aboriginal Politician Dies At 64 From Diabetes

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 17, 2013 02:07 PM EDT

Canada's beloved politician and leader Elijah Harper died Friday at the age of 64.

Stem Cell Advance: Human Thymus Tissue Grown In Mice

By Evan Winchester | May 16, 2013 02:57 PM EDT

Functioning human thymus tissue is a significant step toward treating autoimmune disease in humans.

Kyle Love Released By Patriots After Positive Diabetes Diagnosis: How Did He Respond?

By Justin Caba | May 16, 2013 11:21 AM EDT

Despite being cut by the New England Patriots due to his type-2 diabetes, nose tackle Kyle Love remains hopeful about returning to the game in the future.

Medical Marijuana May Lower Blood Sugar, Help Diabetics Control Disease

By Christie Rizk | May 15, 2013 08:36 AM EDT

A new study suggests diabetics who use marijuana have better control of their blood sugar than diabetics who don't use marijuana.

New Treatments Using Gut Bacteria Could Ease Obesity-Related Health Problems

By Christie Rizk | May 13, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

Increasing the number of the Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria in mice can treat metabolic disorders brought on by an unhealthy diet, new research has found.

Living Near Major Roads Lowers Kidney Function

By Ansa Varughese | May 13, 2013 06:33 PM EDT

Researchers examined the kidney functions in stroke patients who were living near and far from major roadways in Boston, and found that residents living closer to traffic had lower renal function.

Network Your Way To Better Health: Friendly Support At Work Reduces Risk Of Diabetes

By Susan Scutti | May 10, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

A Tel Aviv University study discovers that work conditions can predict development of diabetes in otherwise healthy employees.

A New Biomaterial Could Be the First Step Toward a Cure for Diabetes

By Anthony Rivas | May 09, 2013 10:43 PM EDT

Scientists have engineered a biomaterial that will protect and foster growth for insulin-producing cells that will help cure diabetes, however, the research has only been done on mice so far.

Long-Term Exposure To Air Pollution May Increase Kids' Risk For Diabetes

By Christie Rizk | May 09, 2013 07:04 PM EDT

Kids exposed to air pollution long term may have a higher risk for insulin resistance, a new study suggests.

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