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Amino acid shown to improve pre-diabetes in laboratory rodents

06/23/2011
Many health experts have cited high-fat American diets as one of the reasons why a growing number or people in the U.S. are diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

A combination of a diabetic diet and metformin may be a cost-effective way to treat individuals with pre-diabetes

06/30/2011
Due to the growing prevalence of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes in the U.S., many medical experts have investigated ways to help reduce the financial burden that this trend places on the country's healthcare system.

Menopause may not increase risk for or exacerbate symptoms of type 2 diabetes

07/27/2011
While type 2 diabetes can occur during any stage of life, the odds that individuals will develop this condition increase as they age.

Increasing muscle mass may be beneficial for individuals with pre-diabetes

08/02/2011
Many physicians stress the importance of a diabetic diet and exercise regimen for individuals who have pre-diabetes since following this type of plan may help delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

BMI just as effective in assessing type 2 diabetes risk in overweight children

08/19/2011
For years, body mass index, or BMI, has been the gold standard for diagnosing a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, in recent years, research has suggested that waist circumference may provide a more accurate assessment.

Antioxidant may help prevent type 2 diabetes

09/06/2011
For individuals who are at risk for type 2 diabetes, getting more of the antioxidant resveratrol in their diet may help them minimize their chances of developing the condition. New research suggests the nutrient may provide significant support for metabolic health.

Type 2 diabetes symptoms appear early, study finds

09/19/2011
Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed until an individual has developed a relatively advanced case. However, when warning signs are detected early, while the person is still in a state known as prediabetes, it may be possible to avoid the condition entirely by making healthier lifestyle choices.

Stopping the progression of prediabetes is possible

09/21/2011
Rates of type 2 diabetes are climbing to record levels. However, perhaps more troubling than the high number of individuals who currently have the condition is the fact that so many more people are at risk for developing it.

Nutritional supplements may help individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes improve their health

09/23/2011
Millions of people across the country take nutritional supplements to support various areas of their health.

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.