Researchers found that even those with mild symptoms of psoriasis face a significant risk for diabetes. They analyzed data from a populational cohort of participants 10 years of age or older in January 1997 and followed through December 2009. Of the 4,614,807 subjects studied, 52,613 patients had psoriasis, including 6,784 …

Researchers presented a study at an AHA meeting which found that adults who consumed canola or high-oleic canola oils on a daily basis for four weeks lowered their belly fat by 1.6%. Abdominal fat was unchanged by the other three oils studied, which included a flax/safflower oil blend, corn/safflower oil …

The FDA has approved Invokana (canaglifozin), the first in its class of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Johnson & Johnson’s new drug is used to treat type 2 diabetes in conjunction with diet and exercise….

Worms treated with metformin live longer. The drug may slow the aging process by mimicking the effects of dieting….

An increase in dietary fat can raise glucose levels and insulin requirements in patients with type 1 diabetes….

Metformin delays aging and cancer progression by reducing the production of….

Marijuana used regularly has little impact on the overall metabolism of glucose and lipids….

A study focused on social networking and support groups showed the effects of these programs on blood sugar levels are short-term….

Study shows type 1 diabetes patients do not need to adjust their flexible insulin scale based on the amount of protein they are about to consume….

More active type 1 diabetes patients are at a greater risk for hypoglycemia and therefore may consume an increased amount of carbohydrates….