Kidney Damage Heightens Mortality Risk

August 27th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Minor kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes dramatically increases the chances of premature death, a new study finds. read more »

Grapefruit 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 Frankie

A 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 Frankie

A 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 Frankie

Green 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 Frankie

Researchers 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 Frankie

Diabetes treatment accounts for nearly $1 in every $4 spent by US hospitals, new government research shows. read more »

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