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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Your neighborhood may help ward off diabetes
Living in a neighborhood where it's pleasant to walk and where fresh fruits and vegetables are easy to buy could cut your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. Read Summary > -
Some foods may help fight the flu: expert
Garen says that yogurt, garlic, peanuts, and healthy meats may help ward off colds and flu by increasing the body's level of vitamin D and other nutrients. Read Summary > -
Arrhythmia more common in women with diabetes
According to a new study, women who have Type 2 diabetes have a higher chance of suffering from atrial fibrillation, a potentially fatal type of irregular heartbeat. Read Summary > -
Survey finds many suffer from hidden 'hypo' episodes
A survey from Diabetes UK has found that half of Type 2 diabetics suffer at least one episode of hypoglycemia every two weeks. Read Summary > -
Early weight-loss surgery may be more helpful for young adults
Teens who undergo weight-loss surgery before they are "super obese" (200 percent over their ideal weight) have a better chance of maintaining a normal weight later, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Could a bad economy be good for your health?
It sounds counter-intuitive, but experts say that a bad economy could have some health benefits. Read Summary > -
Senate Finance Committee rejects public healthcare option
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option. Read Summary > -
Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Taking the most commonly-prescribed anti-diabetic drug, metformin, reduces the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 62 percent, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Read More >
