6/21/2010

Age, Race May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Screening Results
The recommended A1c blood test cutoff didn't accurately diagnose elderly Asians, study found

4/28/2010

Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Harm Diabetics
Re-analysis of a landmark study refutes link between intensive therapy, higher death risk

3/15/2010

Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes, Too
Study finds that salsalate helps control blood sugar levels

2/17/2010

Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood Sugar
Researchers who did tests in mice suggest need for human trials

1/26/2010

Intensive Insulin Therapy Won't Boost Septic Shock Survival
Outcome similar to conventional insulin treatment, study shows

12/8/2009

Too-Strict Blood Sugar Control May Lead to Car Crashes
Driver's license approvals for diabetics should be re-evaluated, expert says

10/26/2009

Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds

9/30/2009

Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

5/20/2009

Glucose Control Pays Long-Term Benefits for Diabetics
Analysis shows even small improvements may prevent eye, kidney and nerve damage

4/16/2009

Halting Avandia Use Hikes Blood Sugar Levels
Study found diabetics who discontinued drug had less treatment, worse management of disease

2/19/2009

Out-of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory
Close monitoring can keep problem from advancing, experts say

12/17/2008

Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won't Ease Diabetes Heart Risk
Blood pressure, cholesterol control may be type 2 diabetics' best bet, researchers say

9/17/2008

Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
Study compared these formulations to long-acting insulin and other medications

8/26/2008

Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
Analysis of 29 previous studies found no significant difference in hospital death rates

7/14/2008

Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

6/16/2008

Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds

6/10/2008

Weekly Drug Helps Type 2 Diabetics
Longer-lasting exenatide maintained glucose levels, helped patients lose weight, study reports

6/7/2008

Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page
Math converts two systems into better measurement, study says