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Advancements in biotechnology could soon lead to improved type 1 diabetes treatments

09/27/2011
Currently, the only real treatment a person with type 1 diabetes has available to them is insulin injections. Since their body is unable to produce the hormone itself, patients are dependent on regular injections whenever their blood sugar levels rise too high.

Type 2 diabetes' relationship to the brain may be complicated

09/28/2011
Achieving tight control over blood sugar levels is one of the best things a person with type 2 diabetes can do to reduce their risk of health complications. However, sometimes the situation may be more complicated than that.

Researchers find many diabetics are unaware of the impact oral health has on their condition

09/28/2011
Just about everyone could be doing more to improve their oral health, but this may be a particularly severe problem among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

New study helps explain why type 2 diabetes increases cancer risk

09/29/2011
Several recent scientific investigations have shown that individuals who have type 2 diabetes may also be prone to certain types of cancer.

Diabetics need to plan prior to undergoing surgery

09/30/2011
Surgery can be a frightening prospect for just about anyone. However, for those who suffer from type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, a medical procedure can potentially cause a serious medical situation.

New study explains why some fats are helpful and others harmful to type 2 diabetics

10/03/2011
Many individuals are told to increase their intake of beneficial fatty acids like omega-3s while limiting their consumption of saturated fats, which are known to contribute to inflammation and various chronic diseases. But why are some fats considered beneficial while others so harmful?

Event shows type 2 diabetics don't have to sacrifice taste in their food

10/03/2011
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis often means that individuals will need to change a number of things about their life. They are often advised to get more exercise and eat a healthier diet in order to improve their ability to control their blood sugar.

Shift work linked to type 2 diabetes risk factors

10/04/2011
Working a night shift can have a number of consequences for a person's life, but new evidence suggests that this type of schedule can cause major disruption to an individual's metabolic health and put them at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

New campaign seeks to help more diabetics get diagnosed early

10/04/2011
Between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, more than 26 million people in the U.S. can be considered diabetic. What is equally as concerning is the fact that there are 7 million individuals who have the condition but have yet to be diagnosed.

Group advises type 2 diabetes patients to consult with their pharmacists

10/06/2011
Aside from their primary care physician, individuals with type 2 diabetes may have a number of other resources available for advice on caring for their condition.