Diabetes and You
Fact: The total annual cost of diabetes in the United States is greater than the annual budget of the state of Texas. Fact: One in 12 people in this country has diabetes. Fact: In people 20 and older,...
View ArticleDiabetes and Your Vision
People who have diabetes are at a higher risk for problems with their eyes, thanks to the effects of high blood sugar levels. Fortunately, medical professionals understand the difficulties that...
View ArticleReport: Diabetes Care Improving
The number of people with diabetes who met three measures of good diabetes care increased dramatically from 1988 to 2010, according to a newly released study. The report issued by the National...
View ArticleStudy Links Odd Hours, Illnesses
We all know the short-term effects of not getting enough sleep at night and eating the wrong foods at the wrong time of day. But a new study summarized at Medical News Today shows that “living against...
View ArticleDiabetes Costs Rise 41 Percent
The cost of diabetes in the United States has soared to an estimated $245 billion a year since 2007, according to a new report from the American Diabetes Association. The direct and indirect costs of...
View ArticleCommunity Approach to Diabetes
A coordinated community-based program effectively reduced blood glucose levels and body weight, a new study showed. Research at the Wake Forest Medical Center reported by Medical News Today replicated...
View ArticleInfographic: Diabetes Facts
As part of our educational efforts, Discovery Clinical Trials presents some statistics about diabetes in the United States from the American Diabetes Association: To learn about Discovery Clinical...
View ArticleCheck Your Risk for Diabetes
Close to 21 million people in the United States have diabetes, and another 54 million over the age of 20 have a condition called prediabetes, where their blood glucose levels are higher than normal but...
View ArticleStudy: Older Diabetics Run Higher Risk for Disabilities
Older people with diabetes are anywhere from 50 percent to 80 percent more likely to have some sort of physical disability than people without diabetes, a new report says. Scientists in Australia...
View ArticleOdd Work Hours May IncreaseRisk of Developing Diabetes
Working the night shift, even occasionally, may increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Researchers in Massachusetts found that peak glucose levels were 16...
View ArticlePor tu Familia Highlights Diabetes Risks for Hispanics
The 30 days from Sept.15-Oct. 15 have been designated as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, and to mark the event, the American Diabetes Association is working to promote awareness...
View ArticleDealing with Diabetes: Get Active
It’s common knowledge that being more physically active can help people with diabetes manage it better and in some cases reduce the need for treatments. In fact, a study by the American Journal of...
View ArticleThis Month in Diabetes Forecast
Highlights of the October edition of the magazine from the American Diabetes Association: Post by Discovery Clinical Trials. To find out more about Discovery Clinical Trials’ research studies,...
View ArticleSan Antonio Diabetes Update
Post by Discovery Clinical Trials. To find out more about Discovery Clinical Trials’ research studies, like us on Facebook or Google+, or follow us on Twitter. For more information about current...
View ArticleDiabetes Association RevisesNutritional Guidelines
When you have diabetes, watching what you eat is critical. But there is no “one size fits all” nutritional plan for diabetics, the American Diabetes Association notes in a revision of its 5-year-old...
View ArticleKnow Diabetes Warning Signs
Click to open the image in a separate window and see the state-by-state progression of diabetes from 1994-2010. For some people, the first sign they have diabetes may come through a blood test. But...
View ArticleUsing Diet to ManageYour Type 2 Diabetes
When you have type 2 diabetes, a diet plan is vital to your well-being. Fortunately, there are some simple diet principles you can follow that can help keep your blood sugar in balance and keep you...
View ArticleMoving Closer to a Diabetes Cure
Via Columbia University Medical Center.Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center have found a single gene that may hold the key to curing type 1 diabetes. The report in the online journal...
View ArticleStudy Finds New Path for Drug Development, Stopping Diabetes
Scientists have found a chemical compound that provided significant protection against degenerative forms of blindness and diabetes. As reported this month in the journal Cell, a team at the University...
View ArticleProtein Shows Promise as New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
A single injection of a protein called FGF1 is enough to restore blood sugar levels to a healthy range, and long-term use can reverse insulin insensitivity, in rats with diet-induced diabetes, a new...
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