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The metabolic syndrome, affects more than 20% of the US population, according to a report in the February 24th Archives of Internal Medicine

Morphed cells functioned as pancreas cells producing insulin in response to glucose.

While nutrients appear to stimulate glucagon secretion by alpha-cells of the pancreas, output is suppressed by activation of neighboring beta-cells.

Physicians were effective except for getting patients to exercise The object of the study was to determine the effectiveness of physician advice on hypertension-related lifestyle modification in individuals with diabetes

Treatment with C-peptide improves sensory nerve function in patients with type 1 diabetes

There is strong evidence suggesting that diabetes is caused by a virus, and if true, a vaccine could prevent Type 1 diabetes.

Treating insulin resistance in children can prevent or delay diabetes.

Free radical damage is decreased after one serving a day and overcomes the oxidant stress of fructose.

Lercanidipine and lacidipine, both newest-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, are much better tolerated than third-generation amlodipine, say researchers.

Active people live longer, healthier lives. CDC begins new program “VERB” SEE THE STEP PROGRAM. Do something – anything – as long as you’re active