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A team of researchers, led by a University of California Davis (UC Davis) veterinary endocrinologist, has shown for the first time that a surgical procedure in rats that is similar to bariatric surgery in humans….

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers report that using leptin alone in place of standard insulin therapy shows promise in abating symptoms of Type 1 diabetes.…

Researchers have devised a better way to determine an individual’s risk for problems, such as myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure, according to new research….

In a French prospective observational study, older men with higher plasma selenium levels at baseline are less likely to have impaired fasting glucose levels or Type 2 diabetes…

Sixty minutes daily of physical activity seven days a week is recommended for women just to maintain weight….

China has overtaken India as the global epicenter of the diabetes epidemic after a study showed twice as many Chinese are afflicted with the disease as previously estimated….

The modern Western lifestyle is characterized by the consumption of high-heat-treated foods because of their characteristic taste and flavor. However, it has been shown that…

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Q: Dr. Sheri, you’ve done extensive research on exercise metabolism in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. What are some of the most important findings to date? A: Exercise is good — GREAT, actually! I’m still convinced that it’s one of the most important things you can do to prevent diabetic complications. I have studied …

Key results from a landmark federal study are in and the results are disappointing for diabetes patients: adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects.