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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Visits to Online Gym Help Shed Pounds in Real Life: Study
Participants who showed up to a virtual gym in the online game Second Life lost as much weight as real-world gym members, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Food Pyramid Replaced by Half-Plate of Vegetables, Fruit
The U.S. has unveiled a new healthy eating icon called MyPlate, to replace the older and more controversial food pyramid. Read Summary > -
Slow and Steady Exercise Best for Blood Sugar Control
Experts say the study also found that longer exercise was more beneficial than high-intensity exercise. Read Summary > -
Study Recommends Expanding Prediabetes Label
People whose blood sugar is at the high end of normal are twice as likely to develop diabetes as those at the lowest end, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Caffeine May Contribute to Diabetes: Study
A new study appears to refute the idea that caffeine may prevent diabetes. Read Summary > -
Metformin May Work Better Than Other Drugs in Preventing Death: Study
Patients who take the diabetes drug metformin may be less likely to die over the course of 10 years than patients who take insulin secretagogues, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
One-third of Americans are Vitamin D Deficient: Report
A new study reveals that one third of Americans don't get enough Vitamin D. Read Summary > -
Cutting Prepackaged Foods Lowers BPA Levels: Study
The easiest way to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) may be to eat fresh, unpackaged foods, a new report suggests. Read Summary >
