Almost everyone with diabetes should consider taking a statin drug to lower cholesterol, even if they already have low cholesterol levels, the American Diabetes Association advised on Thursday.

Researchers have identified two common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that seem to attenuate the cholesterol-lowering effects of statins.

Diabetes substantially increases premature deaths among the elderly.

Harvard study says drinking more then one regular soft drink a day increase risk for developing diabetes in women.

But women more likely than men to follow diet, exercise advice

Mixing insulins showed no difference in control.

Innolet improved glycemic control and satisfaction in a group of elderly patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 previously treated with pen devices

Cardiovascular disease risk increases significantly with higher saturated fat and cholesterol intake in women with type II diabetes.

Rosiglitazone (Avandia) therapy can improve ovulation and insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance.

Encouraging findings from two new studies suggest that in the near future (2005) inhaled insulin formulations will supplant or at least supplement injectable insulin therapy.