Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day appears to be associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

One in three American children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in his or her lifetime, according to a new CDC report.

90% of all people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight.

Dr. Aaron I. Vinik, reported at the American Diabetes Association 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, that a pharmacologic intervention may effectively target the underlying abnormalities that lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

Follow-up analysis of data from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), showed that diet and exercise can be more effective than pharmacologic therapy at warding off cardiovascular disease in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.

Simple lifestyle modifications may prevent the development of cardiovascular disease in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.

A continuing follow-up of the patients from the DCCT cohort, showed that early intensive glycemic control is associated with reduced coronary artery calcification later on, even if glucose control has subsequently become less intense over time.

Rosiglitazone helps to prevent restenosis after angioplasty, according to a presentation at the American Diabetes Association 63rd Scientific Sessions.

People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of heart failure with a poorer prognosis, researchers report.

Pramlintide when added to an intensified insulin regimen using dose-titration, resulted in manageable side effects and less need for short-acting insulin.