Very young children who gain more weight, relative to their height, than their peers have more metabolic risk factors at 4 years of age, according to study findings.

Relationship of A1c and mortality in heart failure patients with diabetes.

A new product that is taken along with insulin improves absorption and increased peak insulin concentrations, therefore allowing better glucose control.

A sensor-augmented pump (SAP), which combines an insulin pump with a continuous glucose sensor, delivers lower hemoglobin (Hb)A1c levels than multiple daily injections, without an increase in hypoglycemia. This finding potentially moves pumps a step nearer to the ultimate aim of a closed system and greater control and convenience for patients …

A new case-control study has shown that an episode of hypoglycemia in diabetes patients is associated with a higher risk of MI for the following two weeks and possibly for a few months afterward.

Researchers reported at EASD that metformin appears to have specific effects on endothelial function, which might help explain why metformin treatment is associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease in Type 2 diabetes.

Instead of protecting against diabetes, antioxidants — compounds in foods and supplements that prevent cell damage — may actually increase the chances of getting diabetes, at least in the early stages, researchers reported. 

Scientists have long struggled to understand the body’s biological clock. Its tick-tock wakes us up, reminds us to eat and tells us when to go to bed. But what sets that circadian rhythm?

This week, Steve and I have put together a great summary of the top stories from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Conference in Salzburg, Austria. Although there was a lot of great news, the bottom line was not much new has occurred since the ADA Scientific Sessions …

by Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM   Knees and Shins Knees are a critical joint for movement. They are made up of a conglomeration of tendons, ligaments, meniscal padding (cartilage), a joint capsule, a sliding kneecap (patella), synovial fluid, and more. Your athletic knees can get all sorts of aches and …