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People in their 70s have a more than 60 percent higher risk of fractures if they also have type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, according to new study findings.

For people with type 2 diabetes, adding whey to high-carbohydrate meals stimulates insulin release and reduces spikes in blood glucose levels after meals.

Research into future treatments for people with diabetes has been given a major boost with the launch of a new national network for diabetes research.

The importance of genetics shown without identifying the genes.

Health experts report a rising incidence of “double diabetes” patients: children with symptoms of both type 1 and type 2 versions of the disease.

A low calorie diet extends life and also seems to protect against cancer and other aging-related diseases.

Glyburide may control gestational diabetes unresponsive to diet therapy.

Increased levels of the liver enzyme GGT are an independent predictor of metabolic outcome, particularly of the development of impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.

Results show a clear survival advantage for blacks being 57% and whites 36%.

An insulin-boosting protein mixture may help keep diabetics’ blood sugar in check after a carb-heavy meal.