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High cost of treating type 2 diabetes may prevent doctors from administering quality care

10/18/2011
Patients with type 2 diabetes generally receive good care, but in many cases there is more that could be done to support their health. This may involve more frequent testing or concentrated lifestyle interventions.

Gastric bypass surgery may be beneficial to diabetics

10/18/2011
It is well known that it's possible to send type 2 diabetes into remission. A proper diet and plenty of exercise are the two most effective methods for overcoming the metabolic condition. However, for those who are significantly overweight, this may not be enough.

Expert thinks autism may be linked to type 2 diabetes

10/19/2011
Rates of type 2 diabetes and autism are increasing in the general public, and one expert believes they may share a similar cause.

Health officials warn diabetics to get vaccinated against the flu

10/19/2011
Flu season has almost arrived, and health officials are urging individuals with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes to get vaccinated against the virus in order to avoid potentially serious health complications.

Moving to a better neighborhood can help people avoid type 2 diabetes

10/20/2011
People with type 2 diabetes often try to find ways to improve their health. They eat nutritious diets, get exercise and try any method they can find to live healthier lifestyles. However, for some, this is still not enough. So what can be done to improve diabetic symptoms?

African Americans who experience gestational diabetes are at risk for metabolic problems later in life

10/20/2011
Developing gestational diabetes can be a scary experience for a woman. Many wonder if it will mean they will have metabolic problems later in life.

A type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be a wake-up call that gets people moving

10/21/2011
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be devastating for young people. Many individuals think mostly about what they will not be able to do as a result of their condition. However, sometimes diabetes can motivate individuals to make improvements in their lives.

New study helps explain higher rates of breast cancer in type 2 diabetes patients

10/21/2011
There is a well recognized link between type 2 diabetes and certain forms of cancer. Numerous studies have shown that diabetics are much more likely to be diagnosed with a tumor. However, a new study suggests that this may not be because diabetics actually develop cancer at higher rates.

Lifestyle improvements may add years to diabetics' lives

10/21/2011
People with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes tend to die earlier than metabolically health individuals. However, experts say this doesn't need to be the case.

New study finds metabolic risks associated with BPA

10/24/2011
Higher levels of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, in the body may increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study out of West Virginia University.