Top Diabetes News
Staying informed is key to battling diabetes. Treatment, diet, and suggested excercise are constantly changing. You'll also be surprised to learn what other factors can affect your condition.
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New Diabetes Sensor Uses Tears Instead of Blood
A new sensor developed at University of Michigan may provide a way for diabetes patients to test their blood glucose levels using tears rather than blood. Read Summary > -
Stem Cell Therapy Still a Long Way From Curing Diabetes: Researchers
Curing Type 1 diabetes has been a primary goal for stem-cell research since the mid 1990s, but experts say scientists are still years away from success. Read Summary > -
NIH Urges Diabetics to get Annual Eye Exam in November
November is National Diabetes Month, which means it's a perfect time to get an annual dilated eye exam, the National Eye Institute (NEI) suggests. Read Summary > -
Byetta Appears to Fight Inflammation
The diabetes drug Byetta appears to be a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, regardless of weight loss. Read Summary > -
Experts: Diabetics Should Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
U.S. medical advisers say that diabetics under the age of 60 should be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Read Summary > -
Diabetes and Autism May Share a Link
A review of the genetic abnormalities associated with autism suggests that there's a possible link between the neurological disorder and Type 2 diabetes. Read Summary > -
Diabetic Women More Likely to Get Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Study
Research suggests that the number of medical tests done in early-stage diabetes may explain why women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer too. Read Summary > -
When Blood Sugar Drops, So Does 'Willpower': Study
When blood sugar levels drop your level of "willpower" may plummet as well, researchers say, especially for people who are already overweight. Read Summary >
