Twelve puffs per day from a buccal spray unit can help individuals with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) keep their blood glucose levels down, according to a study.

A low intake of dietary fiber in men over the age of 60 years is associated with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, UK researchers report in a published study.

A new meta-analysis has found no benefit of lowering homocysteine with vitamin B supplementation for either primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

I was having a conversation with a group of interns and residents last week and we were talking about diabetes and obesity. One of the older residents who has children made the case that because of safety issues our kids get driven everywhere. She pointed out that when she was …

By Dr. Andrew S. Rhinehart Reviewed by Carla Leto, University of Florida College of Pharmacy Doctoral Candidate Dr. Rhinehart states at the beginning that his goal is to write a concise but informative book designed for newly diagnosed diabetics. With only 65 total pages, he achieved his goal. The principal of this …

Pistachios Deter Obesity and Diabetes: Researchers are parading pistachios as a way to moderate sugar consumption. Pistachios are one of the healthiest nuts for weight management with about 170 calories and 13 grams of fat per ounce. New research shows that a daily dose of pistachios may offer protective benefits against …

Comparison of Physician Workforce Estimates and Supply Projections: Estimates of physician supply in the United States have been based on data that may overestimate the number of older physicians in the workforce. Comparing physician workforce estimates and supply projections using the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile data, along with estimates and …

Treats Can Defeat the Object of Exercise: 14 minutes lifting weights equals one cappuccino (108 calories). 55 minutes of stretching equals a 50 gram energy bar (185 calories). 7 minutes of the stair climber at 3mph, resistance setting 12, equals one strawberry and banana smoothie (138 calories). 45 minutes running on treadmill …

Young Women More Susceptible to the Swine Flu: The study found that 29 people (17%) died — most within the first 14 days after becoming critically sick. Twenty-one (72%) of those who died were female. As to why women are disproportionately hit, nobody knows. A “striking” proportion of severe swine flu …

Three years into a six-year study and researchers have reported that the standard treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes may have to be turned on its head.