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Confirmation of biomarkers allows researchers to predict cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes…. 

Many patients with diabetes do not obtain annual eye care…. 

Elderly adults with normal cognition at baseline who used statins had a slower rate of annual worsening in cognitive decline than nonusers….

Results from a new study presented at the 2013 EASD meeting suggests having more than one child lowers mortality risk for men and women with diabetes…. 

Long-term use of Lucentis (ranibizumab) looks safe…. 

The intake of metformin has been associated with a decreased incidence of colorectal cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes in several studies but…. 

Oral diabetic medications do not have a significant effect on cardiovascular risk…. 

Barbara J. Anderson, PhD, CDE and Abigail K. Mansfield Marcaccio, PhD This week’s excerpt answers the following questions:  How do you screen patients for psychological issues at diagnosis of diabetes? When can you use the terms "a touch of sugar" and "borderline diabetes"? How important is it to address misconceptions …

Three different types of weight loss interventions were examined for their effects on blood pressure, lipids, glucose, insulin resistance, and inflammation in obese participants….

In contrast to findings from previous studies, the development of breast cancer is not tied to insulin use, a new study says…