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More than 17 years of Type 2 disease doubles the odds of a first heart attack….

“It is proposed that, thresholds of 108 mg/dL for FPG and concentration of 6% for [HbA1c] level could be used to define those who are at risk of retinopathy,” study researchers said….

How many carbs you eat might be less important for your blood sugar than your food’s glycemic load….

The finding may eventually lead to new ways to fight neuropathy, a condition that often accompanies other diseases including HIV/AIDS, diabetes and circulatory disorders….

A1c and cardiovascular risk scores identify those who can benefit from preventive interventions, according to the ADDITION study….

A physician’s empathy is an important factor associated with clinical competence….

Common variants are associated with glycemic response to metformin in Type 2 diabetes….

Tolerx, Inc., and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that the Phase 3 DEFEND-1 study of otelixizumab, an investigational humanized anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint of change in C-peptide at month 12 in patients with new-onset autoimmune Type 1 diabetes….

An alternate form of insulin that is longer lasting may be approved in upcoming years….

The drug pressure-reducing medication olmesartan, brand name Benicar, could increase the time before any kidney problems were evident by 23 percent. But experts are concerned about higher deaths from heart problems….