Minor kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes dramatically increases the chances of premature death, a new study finds. read more »
Kidney Damage Heightens Mortality Risk
August 27th, 2010 by Chris FrankieGrapefruit Compound Mimics Positive Attributes of Avandia
August 27th, 2010 by Chris Frankie
New research shows an antioxidant found in grapefruit has promise as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. read more »
Court Curtails Stem Cell Research
August 25th, 2010 by Chris Frankie
A federal court decision has blocked a White House policy allowing more embryonic stem cell research, a change that research advocates say will postpone long-awaited breakthroughs. read more »
Raised Glucose Fosters Infections
August 25th, 2010 by Chris Frankie
Unhealthy glucose levels in diabetics can severely inhibit defenses against bacterial and fungal infections, new research shows. read more »
‘Diabetes Dude’ Headed to ‘Today Show’
August 25th, 2010 by Chris Frankie
Members of the “Flamingo Flock” diabetes-awareness campaign are planning to attend the Thursday airing of NBC’s “Today Show.
Lab Banking Dental Stem Cells For Type 1 Therapy
August 23rd, 2010 by Chris FrankieA Massachusetts lab is banking stem cells from children’s freshly extracted teeth to provide a potential source of cell-regeneration therapies for ailments including type 1 diabetes. read more »
No Need for Meds After Bariatric Surgery: Study
August 23rd, 2010 by Chris FrankieA new study shows diabetics undergoing bariatric surgery typically no longer need to take insulin and other medications controlling blood sugar read more »
Green Leafy Vegetables Pack Anti-Diabetes Punch
August 23rd, 2010 by Chris FrankieGreen leafy vegetables appear to reduce dramatically the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, more so than vegetables and fruits generally read more »
Nanotech Research Yield Type 1 Vaccine
August 20th, 2010 by Chris FrankieResearchers at the University of Calgary say they have developed a nanoparticle vaccine for type 1 diabetes. read more »
Diabetes Claims 23% of Hospital Spending
August 20th, 2010 by Chris FrankieDiabetes treatment accounts for nearly $1 in every $4 spent by US hospitals, new government research shows. read more »
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