The presence of a protein expressed by the liver which inhibits insulin action may identify individuals more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. This is a protein you will be hearing more about.

Acute complications of diabetes 27%, unnatural deaths 28%, and sudden unexpected deaths 22%, were the predominant causes of death in young individuals with diabetes.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved repaglinide plus metformin HCl tablets for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus reducing A1c by 1.4%. This combines the effect of reducing fasting and postprandial blood sugars.

Something as simple as just keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss according to a study from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research. The findings, comes from one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted.

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An international study has established a link between type 2 diabetes and advanced breast cancer. It has been found that women who are resistant to insulin, or who are overweight, are 50 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with the cancer, and only when it is in its advanced …

Results of a trial showing that people with metabolic syndrome might benefit from an exercise regimen that includes aerobic interval training have now been published. According to the investigators, high-intensity exercise actually reversed most of the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome; after just 16 weeks of the exercise program.

Hispanic patients with diabetes appear to have less frequent eye examinations than the national average for Hispanic individuals, and many are not aware of the potential ocular complications of diabetes, according to a new report.

Should food advertisers be required to provide health effects of their food in their commercials and on their print ads, and packaging?

Theresa L. Garnero, CDE APRN, BC-ADM is back with a new cartoon for you this week. Click here to get your diabetes laugh.