Islet antibody testing could prevent complications by initiating insulin treatment much earlier.

Long-term hyperglycemia and subdiabetic glycemia increase risk for microalbuminuria.

An apple a day may not be enough to keep the doctor away but, according to a new study, five apples just might.

Orlistat (Xenical) has a beneficial effect on HbA1c levels, fasting plasma glucose and waist circumference in patients with baseline hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels of 8 percent or greater.

Overweight, middle-aged people who don’t exercise are at high risk of Type II diabetes, but modest exercise alone can improve their odds.

Testosterone top-ups may combat low sex drive and depression as well as prevent heart disease and diabetes

Physicians should thus remain vigilant to CHF symptoms in patients taking these drugs

Weight loss improves glycemic control, lipid profiles, and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes.

An international study indicates acarbose could be used to delay the development of Type II diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.

Growth hormone and metformin may be effective treatments for metabolic syndrome.