A protein that’s overproduced by fat cells in obese individuals blocks the action of insulin — elevating the risk for diabetes, heart disease and early death.
Read More »New Complication With Gastric Bypass: Diabetes
Patients who underwent the most popular type of obesity surgery have developed an apparent complication — blood sugar so perilously low that it causes confusion, tunnel vision and blackouts.
Read More »Insulin Dose Adjustments Necessary to Prevent Hypoglycemia for Type 1s Who Drink
Insulin Dose Adjustments Necessary to Prevent Hypoglycemia for Type 1s Who Drink in the Evening Modest intake of alcohol with an evening meal may increase the risk of next-day hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes’
Read More »PET Predicts Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
Results of positron emission tomography (PET) scans predict outcomes after revascularization in patients with diabetes and ischemic left ventricular dysfunction.
Read More »Risk of Common Infections Elevated in Diabetics
People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at increased risk of common infections including urinary and lower respiratory tract infections
Read More »Dark Chocolate Reduces Blood Pressure and Improves Insulin Resistance
If you have high blood pressure, a daily bar-sized serving of flavonol-rich dark chocolate might lower your blood pressure and improve insulin resistance.
Read More »Low Chromium Increases Risk of Heart Attack
Low levels of the mineral chromium have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack in men.
Read More »New Diabetes Vision Treatment
An international study led by a Joslin Diabetes Center scientist suggests a new treatment may be effective in reducing vision loss in diabetes patients.
Read More »‘Food Police’ Have to Admit That Caloric Intake Not to Blame for Childhood Obesi
Lack of physical activity is the real culprit according to a study published last week.
Read More »Metformin as Monotherapy in Overweight or Obese Type 2 Patients
Metformin can help tackle their diabetes while also protecting against diabetes-related organ damage.
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