Barcelona, Spain: Diabetes in men has a direct effect on fertility, a scientist told the 24th annual conference of the European…

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by altered glucose tolerance and impaired lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, and is associated with a number of complications directly resulting from hyperglycemiainduced inflammation.…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that the number of Americans with diabetes has grown to 24 million - a surge of more than 3 million…

A Finnish study of identical twins has found that physical inactivity and acquired obesity can impair expression of the genes which help the cells produce energy. The findings…

Except possibly for people with hypertension (high blood pressure), screening for type 2 diabetes provides few benefits, according to a new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task…

In a study of schizophrenic patients, those treated with the newer antipsychotic drug Abilify had more favorable changes in metabolic parameters such as blood sugar, lipids and body weight,…

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has been closely monitoring the results of two major clinical trials released this week, ADVANCE and ACCORD. The results of the studies highlight…

Black patients with diabetes are less likely than white patients to achieve long-term control of their blood glucose, blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels, even when…

In a research study of hundreds of patients facing the prospect of developing type 2 diabetes, the oral drug pioglitazone (brand name: Actos®) reduced…

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s experimental diabetes drug alogliptin significantly lowers blood sugar alone and in combination with other common therapies, according to research presented on Saturday.

Data from five…

Sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children, according to new findings by researchers at the Moores Cancer Center…

Licensed pesticide applicators who used chlorinated pesticides on more than 100 days in their lifetime were at greater risk of diabetes, according to researchers from the National Institutes of…

Elevated blood sugar in people without a prior diagnosis of diabetes raises the risk of premature death, results of a study show.

Only a few prospective studies have looked at…

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Miami University have discovered that cells in the pancreas cooperate – signal – in a way hitherto unknown. The discovery can…

An analysis of ongoing randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in diabetes finds that only about 20 percent have as primary outcomes results that patients consider important, such…

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have genetically engineered a laboratory mouse in which pancreatic beta cells can regenerate after being induced to die. The new animal model’s regenerative ability…

A new analysis of current research provides “the strongest evidence to date” that giving small children supplemental vitamin D will help prevent them from developing type 1 diabetes…

Background:  The influence of a patient’s quantitative skills (numeracy) on the management of diabetes is only partially understood.

Objective: To examine the association between diabetes-related numeracy and glycemic control and other…

The traditional Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against type 2 diabetes, according to a study published on bmj.com today.

The Mediterreanean diet is rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts,…

A new study published in the May 2008 (volume 8, issue 25) edition of the journal of Nutrition Research shows Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract…

Microspheres carrying targeted nucleic acid molecules fabricated in the laboratory have been shown to prevent and even reverse new-onset cases of type 1 diabetes…

For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually…

In light of the 6.2 million Americans who don’t realize they have diabetes, a panel of experts examined the current criteria for screening and diagnosing…

Chinese adults with “pre-diabetes” who adopted a healthy diet and exercised for 6 years were much less likely to progress to full blown diabetes over the next 14 years as…

For people with diabetes, high blood pressure poses a special threat, multiplying their risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems.

But a new study…