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Future medications for type 2 diabetes may resemble those used for heart disease

05/16/2011
Although some people think that two completely different methods are needed to treat type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a recent study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry indicated that diabetes medications may soon overlap with those that are used to help prevent heart disease.

Researchers identify potential type 2 diabetes treatment that may improve insulin sensitivity, fatty liver disease

05/17/2011
In order to create more effective type 2 diabetes treatments, researchers must sometimes delve deeper into genetics to understand whether it is possible for diabetes medications to alter inherited traits that contribute to the development of the disease.

Lifestyle changes and medications may help people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes ward off complications

05/18/2011
Although there are numerous medications to help people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, healthy lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and eating well, are needed to ensure that these individuals are practicing optimal diabetes management.

Overactive bladder may be a common symptom of type 2 diabetes

05/18/2011
While some people with type 2 diabetes may not think that the number of times that they have to use the bathroom each day is related to their blood sugar condition, a recent study conducted by researchers in Japan indicated that many type 2 diabetes patients experience overactive bladder problems.

Type 2 diabetes and depression may come hand in hand

05/18/2011
Some individuals who have type 2 diabetes are often told that they should seek regular screening for depression, since diabetes management may weigh heavily on one's mind and take a toll on a person's mental well-being.

Testosterone therapy may help reduce early deaths due to type 2 diabetes

05/19/2011
When people think of testosterone, some may picture so-called "macho" men with lots of muscle and a propensity for attracting mates. However, testosterone is an essential part of men's health, as indicated by medical research. This may be especially true for men with type 2 diabetes.

Doctor explains link between type 2 diabetes and symptoms of fatigue, aches

05/19/2011
After walking into a crowded doctor's office, it may be difficult for some people with type 2 diabetes to remember all of the things that they wanted to discuss with their physician, such as unusual pain or frequent bouts of fatigue.

New cars will feature blood glucose testing for individuals with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

05/19/2011
Some people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes may find that they require an entire extra bag for their diabetes medications and testing supplies when they travel.

Popular type 2 diabetes medication will be removed from shelves this fall

05/22/2011
Since it was first introduced in 1999, the drug Avandia has been prescribed to many individuals with type 2 diabetes as a treatment to help lower blood sugar levels.

Doctor offers advice on running with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

05/22/2011
New advances in diabetes treatments and blood glucose testing may allow individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes to participate in activities that they otherwise would not be able to engage in due to unsafe changes in blood sugar caused by exercise.