Now, a new systematic review shows that exercise helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels, increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin and decreases blood lipids (fats) while also helping to burn body fat.

But lifestyle changes, such as exercise, counteract effects of this gene, study suggests.

For super morbidly obese patients, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is a better approach than gastric banding, according to researchers..

The investigators suggest that with the current recommended daily allowance, the optimal level is not attainable for most.

Diabetic patients with HbA1c levels that are well out of control are driving down the road towards dementia.

Diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions appear to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but drugs that help regulate blood sugar may help patients with dementia as well, researchers report.

A new drug in development looks very promising to treat diabetic nerve damage.

Recent published findings suggest that high-dose folate and vitamin B6 can normalize endothelial function in children with type 1 diabetes.

Prevalence ofdDiabetes and impaired fasting glucose levels among US adolescents.

Sugar substitutes receive a strong endorsement this month from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.