While the risk of causing traffic accidents through hypoglycemia is higher in insulin-treated diabetics than in the general population, it is rare for such events to occur during driving.

Pregnant women who were diagnosed with diabetes before their pregnancy are more likely to give birth to infants with birth defects, researchers report.

Metformin used by mothers is safe for their breastfed infants.

Study shows improved outcomes with the use of the continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) designed for home use (MiniMed, Sylmar, California).

Experts say the growing problem of diabetes among Latinos won’t be solved until there’s better access to health care.

Diabetes accounts for at least 3.6% of all deaths and 5.2% of CVD deaths in US adults.

Miglitol decreased hunger and increased feelings of satiety after a meal in obese, diabetic patients

Treatment with the ACE inhibitor ramipril may help prevent the development of diabetes as well as lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality in patients at high risk for cardiovascular events.

Another New Combo Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes

In patients with type-2 diabetes, metformin has been shown to be safe and effective, negating criteria limiting its use, according to Israeli researchers.