The plasma glucose concentration at 1 hour during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)with a plasma blood glucose greater then 155mg/dL. is a strong predictor of the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a new study.

A low-fat diet in basically healthy postmenopausal women demonstrates no evidence of decreasing the risk for diabetes after 8.1 years, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.

According to scientists in the UK, by simply walking for an extra 45 minutes a day, people with diabetes can limit the impact of the disease.

A routinely available laboratory result called the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) provides a simple indicator of kidney function and may increase early diagnoses of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, widespread use of eGFR for this purpose may have inherent flaws and dangers—including a risk that large numbers of elderly …

Higher plasma vitamin C level and, to a lesser degree, fruit and vegetable intake, are associated with a decreased risk for type 2 diabetes by 62 percent, according to the results of a population-based, prospective cohort study reported in the July 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are linked with an increased risk for pneumonia-related hospitalization, and poor glycemic control increases this risk, according to the results of a population-based, case-control study.

In addition to limiting energy intake, overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes a day, 5 days per week, to sustain a weight loss of 10% during 2 years, according to the results of a study.

An automated artificial kidney that can be worn on the body may one day be to dialysis patients what the insulin pump is to diabetes patients.

Five years ago, ophthalmologists started using steroid injections as a new way of treating diabetics with swelling in their eyes. Now, research shows that the traditional treatment for this disorder is still more effective, according to results from a new study. Bariatric Surgery Found

Should all adults who start on insulin be given a glucagon kit or would that scare them away from insulin use?