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People with diabetes are at increased risk of going on to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

Combining angiotensin II receptor blockade with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition improved albuminuria and lipid profile compared with either therapy alone in patients with diabetic nephropathy.

Poorly controlled diabetes seems to cause cognitive problems in the elderly, a new study reports.

Warning signs include bleeding gums and bad breath. Consumer surveys show 75 percent of the general population – including 71 percent of baby boomers – don’t know bad breath and bleeding gums are often a strong indicator of diabetes. Dentists are key overall health care partners and can play an …

A loss that might explain why diabetics seem to have higher rates of cognitive impairment throughout life.

A subantimicrobial dose of doxycycline effectively controls periodontitis in diabetics, reducing A1c and resulting in a significant decrease in tooth pocket depth.

The severity of numbness is directly related to the risk of Charcot foot deformity.

Nearly 90 percent of the study subjects had a history of high blood pressure, but more than 25 percent did not take medication to control it.

Bone structure abnormalities and impaired foot and ankle biomechanics in diabetic patients are key risk factors for development of serious ulcers.

New study using a genetic growth factor to repair diabetes-damaged nerves begins.