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New medical food diet may help people with type 2 diabetes reverse symptoms of metabolic syndrome

05/22/2011
Some individuals with type 2 diabetes are told that they may be able to reduce their need for diabetes medications or reverse the condition entirely if they adhere to a strict diet and exercise regimen.

Researchers uncover link between mood disorders and type 2 diabetes

05/23/2011
It is well documented that individuals with type 2 diabetes have a high risk of developing depression due to the demands of managing their health. Careful meal planning and regular blood glucose testing may consume hours of one's day and cause a person to become overwhelmed.

Diet quality may be more important than weight loss for delaying, controlling type 2 diabetes

05/23/2011
Type 2 diabetes is the most frequently diagnosed form of diabetes. Individuals often develop the condition after carrying extra body weight for many years. Because of this, many people who are told that they have type 2 diabetes are instructed to lose weight to help improve their symptoms.

Researchers discover link between irregular menstrual cycle and type 2 diabetes

05/24/2011
Some medical experts believe that type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease in many cases. One key to addressing risk factors before a person develops the condition is to recognize the signs that he or she may be likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

Decision on third-line type 2 diabetes medications may not be based on efficacy

05/24/2011
Many patients want to be treated with the most effective medications, especially people who have a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes, which requires constant management. But what if all of these treatments were equally successful at controlling diabetes?

Gestational diabetes may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, delivery complications

05/24/2011
Many people know that obesity is a primary risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. However, some women may not realize that weight gain at any time in life - even during pregnancy - may cause them to become diabetic.

Dual medication regimen may improve blood pressure in patients with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

05/25/2011
Individuals who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes may require extensive drug regimens in order to control their blood sugar levels and treat other symptoms they may have.

Simple CT scan may be able to predict early death risk in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

05/25/2011
One reason why physicians stress the importance of diabetes management for patients with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is that these individuals have a high risk of dying early in life due to disease-related complications.

Nationwide lifestyle changes may be necessary for people with pre-diabetes to avoid type 2 diabetes

05/26/2011
News headlines have highlighted the growing number of Americans who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, what some people may not realize is that there are millions of individuals living in the U.S. who have pre-diabetes.

Researchers urge tuberculosis testing for individuals with type 2 diabetes in outbreak areas

05/26/2011
Recently, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found that the growing number of individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may affect the control of tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in certain areas of the country.