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People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers…

Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research in Novato, CA, have discovered a novel way in which insulin affects cell metabolism and cell survival…  

The American Association of Diabetes Educators has issued a formal position statement and set of recommendations urging diabetes educators to proactively address obesity as a means of preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes, managing complications for those who already have the disease, and creating a savings for the overall …

A chocolate habit may protect women from heart failure later in life — but only when enjoyed in moderation, researchers found…

Dramatic shifts in the prevalence of overweight and obesity occur between adolescence and young adulthood, a prospective cohort study of Australian youths showed….

  By Sheri Colberg, PhD   In a previous column, we talked about how insulin action is affected by many different factors. The one with the biggest impact is the amount of glycogen stored in skeletal muscles and how that is impacted by regular physical activity. This week, though, we need …

Miraculins PREVU Skin Cholesterol Test This test provides a non-invasive and painless measurement of skin cholesterol. According to our intern, Robert Bushey, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, skin comprises 11% of the total body’s cholesterol and is a newly determined risk factor for heart disease. Changes in skin cholesterol …

The limited sensitivity of the A1C test may result in missed or delayed diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, whereas the use of current OGTT criteria will fail to identify a high proportion of individuals with A1C >6.5%. Further studies and discussion are needed before revising guidelines for Type 2 diabetes …

Older adults with diabetes, who have high blood pressure, walk slowly or lose their balance, or believe they’re in bad health, are significantly more likely to have weaker memory and slower, more rigid cognitive processing than those without these problems, according to a new study…

Scientists report a new clinical trial confirming that just two 8-ounce glasses of water, taken before meals, enables people to shed pounds…