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Among women who had gestational diabetes, those who upped their exercise by a little more than 20 minutes a day after giving birth had half the longer-term diabetes risk of women who didn’t change their activity levels….

Researchers from Abertay University report that high-intensity training (HIT) not only reduces the risk of disease, but is also just as effective at doing so as the exercise guidelines currently recommended…. 

At present the FDA allows an error rate of blood glucose meters at 20%…. 

Women with high levels of the liver enzyme gamma-glutamyl transferase before pregnancy may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those with lower levels…. 

In a head to head 3 phase study, basal insulin peglispro (BIL) outperforms the leading basal insulin for type 2 diabetes…. 

Improvements seen in peripheral insulin sensitivity and hepatic insulin extraction….

Acetate, a molecule released during the digestion of fiber, triggers a "hunger stop" command to the brain….

The Food and Drug Administration last week stated that aspirin should not be used for stroke or heart attack prevention in people with no history of heart disease…. 

Consuming low-carbohydrate diets can reduce inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes which may decrease the risk of patients developing cardiovascular disease…. 

AstraZeneca has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Epanova (omega-3-carboxylic acids) as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridaemia (triglyceride levels greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL)….