Researchers reported at EASD that metformin appears to have specific effects on endothelial function, which might help explain why metformin treatment is associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease in Type 2 diabetes.

Instead of protecting against diabetes, antioxidants — compounds in foods and supplements that prevent cell damage — may actually increase the chances of getting diabetes, at least in the early stages, researchers reported. 

Scientists have long struggled to understand the body’s biological clock. Its tick-tock wakes us up, reminds us to eat and tells us when to go to bed. But what sets that circadian rhythm?

This week, Steve and I have put together a great summary of the top stories from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Conference in Salzburg, Austria. Although there was a lot of great news, the bottom line was not much new has occurred since the ADA Scientific Sessions …

If Mom Works, Kids’ Lifestyle Less Healthy: Children of working mothers may be less likely to lead a healthy lifestyle, researchers said. British kids whose mothers worked part- or full-time were more likely to have bad diet and exercise habits than those whose moms stayed at home. Compared with children …

Diabetes: An independent risk factor for AF. Atrial fibrillation was more likely to develop in diabetics than in nondiabetics in a new observational study, and the link was particularly strong in women. This association between diabetes and AF has been reported before, but this is the first time that diabetes has been …

Researchers Unlock the Secret to Aging. A team of researchers has discovered they can extend the lives of mice by genetic manipulation, which mimics the health benefits of a low-calorie diet. Researchers have known for a while that consuming less calories may extend lifespan in some animals, however they have …

Metformin Could Extend Lives 15 Years. A drug used to treat diabetes could help people add up to 15 years to their life expectancy, claim scientists. British researchers believe that metformin used to treat Type 2 diabetes could also extend lives. The team at University College London, who published their …

A dermal patch containing 5% lidocaine (Lidoderm) proved as effective as pregabalin (Lyrica) in relieving neuropathic pain in diabetic patients with dramatically fewer side effects.

An investigational drug targeting an insulin-independent pathway in Type 2 diabetes produced early and substantial reductions in blood glucose and body weight in a phase III study.