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Scientists have discovered a new technique for turning embryonic stem cells into insulin-producing pancreatic tissue in what could prove a significant breakthrough in the quest to find new treatments for diabetes.

The study showed that 7% of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes were already diabetic at the time of first visit and were misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes, when they had diabetes. They also found that, a HBA1C level at the first visit of less than 5.3 would not develop gestational diabetes …

A study has found evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes than pregnant women with healthy gums.

Lori Dzarnowski, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate University of Florida College of Pharmacy, has reviewed the new book Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes, by Jack Challem and Ron, M.D. Hunninghake. Click here to find out why patients will want this book.

Insulin administered intranasally, acutely decreases food intake in men but not women and in contrast, the compound improves memory function in women but not men according to a new study.

Don’t have a treadmill to measure the walking capacity of your patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)? Don’t worry. Just attach a pocket-sized global-positioning system (GPS) to their belt or knapsack, open the office door, and send them on their merry way.

People with type 2 diabetes who are already showing signs of some kidney damage may be able to significantly lower their risk of death by treating multiple risk factors at once.

MODY: An Insulin Sensitive Form Of Monogenic Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed As Type 2 Janet Ruhl, Type 2 1998-2006, MODY 2006-2007 MODY: An Insulin Sensitive Form Of Monogenic Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed As Type 2 Janet Ruhl, Type 2 1998-2006, MODY 2006-2007 NIH statistics reveal that almost 20% of all people diagnosed …

For overweight or obese individuals who are physically inactive, brisk walking might be the best exercise prescription for shedding excess pounds and reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome and prediabetes.

U.S. researchers say they’ve identified a new pathway that increases a dangerous inflammation of blood vessels in people with diabetes.