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New research adds clarity to the connection that saturated fatty acids but not the unsaturated type can activate immune cells to produce an inflammatory protein, called interleukin-1beta.…

Edited by Trisha Dunning AM, RN, MEd, PhD, CDE, FRCNA and Glenn Ward MBBS, BSc, DPhil (Oxon), FRACP, FRCPath This week, we continue with Part 3 of our special series of case discussions. CASE DISCUSSION : Ms. ME Ms. ME was referred to an endocrinologist and diabetes educator by her …

"If King Hattusili III is cured from the fire that burns his feet, I will give a golden cup with a handle of lapis lazuli to Goddess Ningal!" — attributed to Queen Puduhepa, approx 1250 BC….

  By Sheri Colberg, PhD     The physical activity debate is raging. How much activity should you do each day? How hard do you have to work out? Is walking enough? Can you get fit and lose weight simply by moving more? How much activity is enough?

  Novo Nordisk has announced the launch of the NovoTwist® pen needle in the United States. It is available for use with Novo Nordisk pre-filled delivery devices, including Levemir® FlexPen®, NovoLog®, FlexPen®, Victoza® Pen and other Novo Nordisk pens, and is the first single-twist needle cleared for use in the United …

A new prescription medication Tradjenta (linagliptin) has gained FDA approval for the treatment of adult Type 2 diabetes. Tradjenta will compete with two other drugs in the same family, Onglyza and Januvia.…

Researchers from UCLA’s Larry L. Hillblom Islet Research Center have discovered the underlying mechanism that could convert other cells in the body into insulin-making cells, which could provide a potential cure for diabetes.…

Glucose monitors and at-home record-keeping improved outcomes for orally managed diabetics with poorly controlled disease — by prompting their doctors to put them on insulin faster….

Gastric bypass surgery is great for curing Type 2 diabetes. It works for almost 80% of patients. Now scientists are beginning to figure out why and weight loss may be the least of it.…

Researchers looked at antibody formation when liraglutide (Victoza) is used and whether that has an impact on glycemic efficacy or safety.…