Median A1c was maintained close to 7% for more than 5 years in a cohort of more than 4,000 patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Excessive consumption of confectionery (sweets/chocolates) during childhood can increase the likelihood of adult aggression, according to results from a large cohort study. 

Emergency department physicians rarely adjust antimicrobial medication doses for obese patients, according to new research. 

Gastric electrical stimulation is a reasonable alternative to insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents in obese Type 2 diabetics who are poorly controlled by oral agents and who are not candidates for gastric bypass surgery.

This past weekend I was in California to serve on a panel discussing insulin protocols in both the hospital and long term care settings. There was a lot of great information on what different hospitals did. It was interesting to hear how the choice of pens or vials was made …

One-third to one-half of primary care physicians don’t recommend weight management to their overweight or obese patients. This comes from a new survey from the Joslin Diabetes Center. They don’t believe patients are motivated enough or they think it will be too costly, as health care insurers don’t typically cover the …

Fifty Percent Hidden Incidence of “Hypos” in Type 2’s: Half (49%) of people with Type 2 diabetes (excluding those treated with insulin) experienced at least one “hypo” — an episode of low blood glucose that can result in symptoms ranging from sweating to a loss of consciousness — during a …

Labeling Fast Food Doesn’t Create Healthier Eaters: A study found that labeling the calories on fast food offerings had no effect on the purchasing habits of low-income, minority consumers. The study found that 27.7% who saw calorie labeling in New York said the information influenced their choices. However, no change …

Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally. Until now, however, little has been known about how these beneficial changes are mediated in the body.

Moderate daily alcohol intake (1-3 drinks per day) is linked to a reduced risk for incident diabetes and to lower insulin secretion in patients assigned to metformin or lifestyle modification for diabetes prevention, according to the results of a new study.