Health News
Take a Break from Eating
How can not eating food be healthy, you ask? Well, new research shows that fasting may be good for your heart and diabetics.
Keep Your Feet
If you have diabetes, your feet may not be getting the blood they need. The good news is that the number of diabetes-related amputations is decreasing, according to new research.
Ain't She Sweet?
It is an ironic finding that a nautral sweetener may fight diabetes. New research says not all sweeteners are created equal.
Whoa Nelly!
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans under the age of 65. A new study shows there are now two therapies that may slow down the progression of this sight robbing disease.
FDA Recall of Insulin Delivery Device
The FDA is recalling Roche's ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set, a tool used to deliver insulin to diabetic patients.
To Cut is to Cure
Surgeons often jokingly say, “To cut is to cure”, referring to their preference for surgical solutions over internal medicine therapies. Well, now it appears the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) is at least in part embracing this mantra.
Smoking Complicates Diabetes
Most smokers with diabetes know they have high blood sugar levels. Until recently, researchers did not know which cigarette ingredient was causing blood sugar to rise. A new study shows that nicotine may be the cause.
Actos May Prevent Diabetes
There's great news for the millions of Americans who are at the highest risk for diabetes: taking a pill once a day may prevent diabetes.
Stopping Diabetes Before It Starts
A newer drug used to treat people who already have type 2 diabetes might also help prevent diabetes in people who are at high risk of developing the disease.
Diabetics Benefit from Blood Pressure Drug
Type 2 diabetics are exposed to many health risks, including developing kidney problems. New research shows that a common blood pressure drug may help these patients protect their kidneys.