Sleep disturbances appear to increase the risk of developing diabetes in men but not in women, according to a Swedish study.

Evidence that a woman will be in danger of developing diabetes or heart trouble may appear by the time she is only ten or 11 years old. The evidence is the presence of tummy fat.

The long-lasting weight reduction achieved with laparoscopic gastric banding, a minimally invasive type of weight loss surgery, can help in the prevention and remission of type 2 diabetes and stave off High blood pressure, in obese patients.

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Those with diabetes are at increased risk for severe periodontal disease and tooth loss.

A low-calorie sweetener that tastes like sugar and could help control diseases like diabetes and obesity may be closer to reality thanks to new research.

Expression of neuron-specific leptin receptor (LEPR) transgenes can reverse the obesity, diabetes, and infertility seen in db/db mice, which carry a defective leptin receptor, new research indicates.

Findings from a new study suggest that doctors should use “good” (HDL) cholesterol levels to determine which elderly patients are most likely to benefit from statin therapy.

Diets rich in monounsaturated fats are associated with reduced triglyceride levels and very low-density lipoprotein levels when compared with high-carbohydrate diets among patients with diabetes.

People with diabetes — have one more thing to be concerned about: A new study finds they are also more vulnerable to colon cancer.