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For patients with type 1 diabetes, increased levels of uric acid in the blood may be an early sign of diabetic kidney disease–appearing before any significant change in urine albumin level, the standard screening test.

Researchers at Rutgers University found that soft drinks sweetened with HFCS may contribute to the development of diabetes, particularly in children. 

Diabetes is positively associated with irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and nocturia but not benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to the results of a multiethnic, community-based study.

Elevated fasting blood glucose levels among patients with diabetes are strongly linked to an increased adjusted risk for incident ischemic stroke and vascular events, according to the results of a cohort study.

High clopidogrel maintenance dosing improves platelet inhibition in some diabetics who do not respond adequately to standard doses, according to a new report.

Diabetics taking part in the Diabetes Ten City Challenge showed improvement across all key clinical and satisfaction indicators in the early stages of the program.

In patients admitted to the hospital with acute heart failure, abnormal glucose tolerance and diabetes are associated with an increased risk of death in the hospital and in the longer term, research indicates.

New research on insulin shows it plays an important role in aging and lifespan.

New evidence shows reduced daily physical activity is a direct cause of many risk factors for chronic illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

FDA Approves Abbott’s FreeStyle Navigator® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System: New Tool Uniquely Provides Minute-by-Minute and Trend Information That Can Lead to Proactive Diabetes Management.