Physical activity intervention had a positive impact on reducing HbA1c, BMI and total cholesterol but insulin dosage did not change in the study… Due to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in type 1 diabetes patients, physical activity is advised. This recommendation is used in combination with insulin therapy and …

Metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinedione, and DPP-4 inhibitors were compared to evaluate the effects on the time to subsequent treatment… There are many classes of oral drugs used for diabetes therapy, but there is a lack of evidence as to which drug is best for use as initial therapy. Most patients diagnosed …

European scientists studying addiction have found that there is almost no evidence showing humans can be addicted to specific macronutrients such as sugar. Instead, the researchers suggest that obesity prevention strategies should focus on an "eating addiction," rather than specific foods. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2014.08.01

Developed by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers, the skin patch has an array of microneedles to painlessly poke holes in the top layer of skin, gradually releasing medication. The main ingredient of the medication, deferoxamine, helps to promote the growth of new networks of small blood vessels needed to …

High blood glucose levels over a long time might be responsible for aortic valve calcification…

Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy were slower and clumsier than their healthier counterparts when going up and down stairs due in part to weak muscles, poor coordination and sensory damage, according to a study. However, researchers said resistance training may help patients build up strength and reduce the risk of …

Older patients with diabetes showed a 32% higher major osteoporotic fracture risk than expected given their higher bone mineral density and BMI….

Hyperglycemia associated with myocardial damage appears to begin before the diagnosis of diabetes and requires a highly sensitive assay to detect it… Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among individuals with diabetes. Hyperglycemia is believed to induce coronary microvascular dysfunction and result in myocardial injury. Previous studies have …

Can beta blockers lower cardiovascular events…

A new study found enterovirus infection increased the risk of type 1 diabetes in children… Doctors in Taiwan have found evidence that links enterovirus infection or EV (poliovirus, Coxsackievirus A and B, echovirus) and type 1 diabetes in children. Previous studies have shown an association between EV infection and type …