Treatment with bezafibrate (Bezalip ®) to lower cholesterol in people with heart disease also reduces the risk of developing full-blown diabetes in those who have high blood sugar levels, doctors report.

Forty grams of glucose supplement is required for patients with type 1 diabetes who are engaging in 60 minutes of moderate exercise without changing insulin regimen.

New Study shows that those cities with systems of bike paths have lower obesity and diabetes rates.

Taking supplements of L-Carnipure tartrate during pregnancy can significantly reduce the increased level of plasma free fatty acids that is considered the main cause of insulin resistance in pregnant women.

Results of a new study suggest that the tuning fork test alone is sufficient for screening purposes.

“It shouldn’t be called metabolic syndrome,” It should be called physical inactivity syndrome.”

Aspirin use associated with lower mortality, but doesn’t raise bleeding risk.

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Long Acting Byetta Preliminary Results From Phase 2 Study Announced. As a once a week therapy, Byetta can be a blockbuster.”

Self-administered subcutaneous injections of a substance called oxyntomodulin lead to weight loss and an apparent reduction in fat deposits.