Researchers have found evidence that insulin, taken by millions of diabetics to regulate blood sugar levels could increase the risk for cancer by 46%. Increased levels of insulin has been shown to stimulate the growth of breast cells.

A new analysis of data from the UK shows a 63% jump in diabetes incidence and a 54% increase in prevalence in only one decade, primarily due to a rise in obesity, researchers say in a report.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has updated its guidelines for appropriate physical activity (PA) intervention strategies for weight loss and prevention of weight regain in adults.

Avosentan, an endothelin-A antagonist, decreases the urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER) in patients with diabetes and macroalbuminuria when added to standard therapy with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and/or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), according to results of a new study at 58 centers.

Giving people with type 2 diabetes the opportunity to help manage their care online can substantially improve their long-term blood sugar control, new research suggests. Clinic visits alone aren’t enough for many people with diabetes,

Last time Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM, gave us tips on how to deal with Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia, this week she takes it a step further by teaching us how to Prevent Hypoglycemia During and After Exercise.

Primary- and secondary-prevention patients who consistently take their statin medication have a significantly lower risk of death than those who do not adhere to therapy, a new study has shown [1]. Individuals who took their medication at least 90% of the time had a 45% reduction in the risk of …

High-frequency telephone contact with a dietitian can be an effective method for supporting lifestyle modification in obese patients trying to lose weight, according to the results of a randomized, six-month, open-label study.

A new analysis of data from the Nurses’ Health Study shows that long-term intake of up to four or more cups of coffee per day was not associated with an increased risk for stroke and actually appeared to be protective against stroke in women who did not also smoke.

High-flux hemodialysis (which removes large toxins) reduces the risk of premature death in many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new study. The results suggest that this procedure could be beneficial for those with poor prognoses and those with diabetes.