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In Type 1 diabetes, the body relentlessly attacks and destroys its own insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. But a study by Joslin Diabetes Center scientists now has firmly established that beta-cells endure for many decades in a small group of people with the disease — offering clues to potential treatments for …

Generic thiazide-type diuretics are just as good as newer, more expensive antihypertensives, researchers again emphasized with long-term ALLHAT trial results…

Patrons of fast-food restaurants may see packets containing statins next to the ketchup and salt at the self-serve counter if the suggestion of British researchers becomes reality… 

A 14 year study indicates that Type 2 diabetes is more likely to be developed by lower income women than their counterparts making more money. But the study also says some additional factors may be the culprit too…. 

Engineered skin significantly improved healing of diabetic foot ulcers compared with other advanced biologic therapies, according to an analysis of a larger wound care database…  

In diabetic children with insulin pumps, lowering the basal insulin rate after exercise can prevent nighttime hypoglycemia, a new study shows…  

Artificial Heart Now Sold Online The maker of the only FDA-approved temporary total artificial heart has opened an online store to take orders for the device and its accessories. SynCardia Systems launched the site this week to make ordering the devices easier, faster, and more accurate. Anyone can browse through …

Two recently published indices of liver fat are predictive of diabetes in both men and women. The association was independent of traditional risk factors for diabetes such as glucose, diabetes in the family, insulin, sedentarity, smoking and alcohol consumption… 

Nearly 30% of U.S. diabetes patients over the age of 40 may have diabetic retinopathy, with 4% of this population affected to the point where their vision is threatened, suggests a new study… 

An elevated resting heart rate that develops or persists during follow-up is associated with a significantly increased risk of death whether from heart disease or other causes, according to a study. Findings suggest patients and their doctors should track heart rate over time to uncover health issues…