A meta-analysis found high-dose statin treatment may increase the risk of new onset diabetes in people with two or more risk factors for diabetes. However, those who were at low risk of diabetes did not show an increased risk of diabetes despite receiving high statin doses, researchers said. Journal of …

Middle-aged and older adults who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes through office screening had a worse baseline risk profile than those whose type 2 diabetes was diagnosed based on clinical signs and symptoms, a study indicated. Researchers found that the risks of stroke, heart attack or cardiovascular death at …

In a small sample of healthy participants who were not currently participating in an exercise program, a low-intensity exercise combination of walking and light resistance exercises suppressed the elevation of post-meal triglyceride concentration after eating a high-fat meal. This effect was noted in VLDL, LDL, and HDL fractions. Findings indicate …

The protective benefits of having a pear-body shape over an apple-body shape may be more myth than reality….

Looking for 10,000 seniors on Medicare to participate in a free program to prevent diabetes….

Minorities more likely to have proteinuric DKD; less likely to have nonproteinuric DKD….

It remains unclear whether diabetes screening at routine primary care visits will ultimately improve cardiovascular outcomes for patients….

Glucose appears to temper brain activity in regions that regulate appetite and reward but fructose does not….

For the third year in a row, the DASH Diet Eating Plan has been named the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report….

Two enzymes that are elevated in prediabetes could hold clues to helping the 79 million Americans with the condition avoid serious vascular complications and even identify those most at risk for full-blown diabetes….