Differences in academic performance between diabetic and non-diabetic children stem mostly from other factors, such as family income and behavioral problems.

New research on more than 6,000 patients shows that inexpensive “water pills” may not be the best treatment for high blood pressure, counter to the findings of a major study two months ago.

It appears to lower diastolic blood pressure, improve glucose metabolism and may help prevent the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Consumption of animal fat and not carbohydrates appears to be linked to the development of diabetes.

Americans are gaining one to two pounds a year are taking seven years off their lives.

Just take three fewer bites of that burger and you will stop gaining weight. Or walk an extra mile every day or go up and down the stairs.

A “report card” to help patients with diabetes better manage their disease was developed by The National Association of Managed Care Physicians.

Glyburide/metformin combination is more effective than either medication alone for type 2 diabetics not adequately controlled combination by sulphonylurea, diet and exercise.

We need a change of mindset from a consumerist approach to an acceptance of personal and corporate responsibility for more healthy lifestyles.

After one year, patients lost 5.4% of their weight. Treatment with the lipase inhibitor orlistat in addition to a low calorie diet significantly reduces weight of overweight patients with type 2 diabetes.