In this longitudinal population-based study, 1609 patients were followed between 2002 and 2014 (mean, 10.9 years) to determine whether prediabetes affected risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes mellitus (DM)… No association was found between prediabetes and the development of cardiovascular disease using models that were adjusted for several factors …

Blood pressure-lowering treatment among patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and heart disease events and improved mortality, according to a study… By 2030, it is estimated that there will be at least 400 million individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus worldwide. …

Structured intervention led by Community Health Workers shows success…. Noticeable discrepancies exist among Latinos American in socioeconomic status, health insurance coverage, and use and quality of healthcare services. Obesity and physical inactivity which is associated with poor diabetes control are more prevalent among this population. A recent study has been …

Success in finding new stem cells that can produce insulin… Type 1 diabetes is caused by autoimmune disease that leads to the destruction of insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas. The destruction of beta cells in the pancreas can be treated by transplant of pancreatic beta cells or cadaveric …

Most with long-term diagnosis foud to continue to secrete low levels of insulin… In a large-population based study, researchers used sensitive C-peptide assays to demonstrate that 43-74% people with longstanding (>5 years) type 1 diabetes are microsecretors of endogenous insulin with C-peptide levels. The Scottish researchers measured the occurrence of …

Latest ADA Guidelines, published January 2015…

Glucose regulation and weight management are very important factors when treating type 2 diabetes patients… Prior studies have shown that glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist are beneficial not only for better glucose control but also helpful in weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Other studies and recommendations on type …

Due to the metabolic effects of antipsychotic medications, glucose control is very important in diabetic patients with schizophrenia… Prior studies have shown that patients with schizophrenia can have higher rates of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and increased risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Risk for diabetes in schizophrenic patients …

Even just a little jogging done at a very easy pace goes a long way towards increasing longevity, according to a new analysis by Danish researchers. The results also suggest there is a limit to the benefit and that too much running — done more frequently, for longer periods, or …

A meta-analysis of 16 studies found that lifestyle intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes significantly improved BMI, HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure compared with standard care. The authors reviewed evidence that lifestyle interventions (nutrition therapy, physical activity, and education) compared with usual care/control groups improve risk …