First closed loop artificial pancreas set to begin trial

Study shows a fasting BG of above 100 increases risk of heart disease by 300%.

Daily consumption of whole-grain oat cereal reduces blood pressure.

Study also found fewer patients treated with insulin glargine (15.4 percent) reported nocturnal hypoglycemic symptoms than patients treated with NPH insulin

“A rapid increase in Beta-cell function by multiple insulin injections in type 2 diabetic patients is not further enhanced by prolonging treatment”

For men with dyslipidemia, blood pressure poorly predicts ischemic heart disease risk, according to a report in the August issue of Hypertension.

Researchers found no difference on autonomic function tests among normal weight, overweight, obese, and morbidly obese patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Making islet cells by altering intestinal cells so that they would transform into pancreatic islet cells and produce insulin

Custom inserts and shoes are not needed in those with good routine foot care.

Experts say the statins’ do much more than lower your cholesterol. Taking statins cuts your odds of a heart attack by 40 percent, your odds of diabetes by 30 percent. It also reduces your risk of cancer, brittle bones and apparently it even helps stop HIV.