Diabetes drug may help slow plaque build-up in coronary arteries


April 1 : A new study which compared two types of drugs to treat type 2 diabetes, has found that pioglitazone is better than glimepiride at slowing the rate of progression of Read the rest of this entry »

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Diabetes accelerates reduced lung capacity


Mar 28 : A new study has cited that people with diabetes experience a faster loss of lung Read the rest of this entry »

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Anti-depressants increase type 2 diabetes risk by 30pc


Mar 26 : People taking anti-depression medications are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, says a researcher. Read the rest of this entry »

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Scientists identify 11 gene variants linked to Type 2 diabetes


Mar 25 : With the help of a new mathematical model scientists at Michigan Technological University have successfully identified 11 gene variations associated with type 2 diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Older men may derive only limited benefit from testosterone supplementation


January 2 : Older men can derive only limited benefits from testosterone supplementation, according to a new study. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lack of deep sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk


Jan 1 : Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Centre have revealed that lack of deep sleep in healthy young adults may reduce their ability to control blood-sugar levels, thus increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pedometers motivate diabetics to walk more: Survey


Nov 20 : Using a pedometer, a program that counts every step not just steps taken during long walks, is a powerful motivator for people with diabetes, says a survey. Read the rest of this entry »

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Discovery of fourth antibody in blood raises diabetes detection rates


October 16 : Scientists have discovered a fourth antibody in human blood, screening for which can help detect individuals who are genetically predisposed to type 1 diabetes more accurately. Read the rest of this entry »

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Women with high BP at three-fold risk of developing diabetes


Oct 10 : A study has found that women with high blood pressure are three times more likely to develop diabetes as compared to women with low blood pressure. Read the rest of this entry »

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Glitches in insulin molecule production may lead to diabetes


October 2 : A team of researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School have found that the cells that make insulin in the body of people with diabetes may stop this task Read the rest of this entry »

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