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On rare occasions, initiation of the thiazolidinedione rosiglitazone may cause a profound decrease in HDL cholesterol and apoA1, with a concomitant increase in fasting triglycerides.

Diabetics with mental disorders do not have as good blood sugar control as diabetics without mental illness and are more likely to suffer one or more diabetes complication.

Despite normal growth and maturation, adolescents with type 1 diabetes appear to have reduced bone mass and bone size.

Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV is a promising new approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Treatment may be superior to multiple daily injections in lowering the risk of severe hypoglycemia.

The results of a study show that families play an important role in how well African-Americans with diabetes manage their disease.

More spending on teaching exercise to children has multiple benefits in overweight children.

The risk of Alzheimer’s disease is increased in people with diabetes, who are “resistant” to the effects of insulin and therefore develop high blood glucose levels.

Ordinary tap or bottled water could help people suffering from low blood pressure who faint while standing.

Sleep deprivation alters hormones and increases appetite, according to the results of a brief randomized study.