Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes in Kids a Challenge to Control

Study Shows Early Aggressive Combo Treatment May Result in Better Blood Sugar Control By Salynn Boyles Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD April 29, 2012 -- The obesity epidemic has created a ...

Kids With Type 2 Diabetes: Combo Treatment Best?

Study Shows Early Aggressive Treatment May Result in Better Blood Sugar Control By Salynn Boyles Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD April 29, 2012 -- The obesity epidemic has created a genera...

Consumer Group to FDA: Take Victoza off the Market

Consumer Watchdog Group 'Public Citizen' Challenges Safety of Popular Type 2 Diabetes Drug By Matt McMillen Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD April 20, 2012 -- Public Citizen, the Washington...

Phthalates May Double Diabetes Risk

Common Household Chemicals May Increase Risk for Type 2 Diabetes By Denise Mann Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD April 12, 2012 --�Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates), those common chemical...

Find the Right Shoes for Diabetes

Experts discuss the best shoe options to avoid foot problems linked to diabetes. By Katherine Kam Feature Reviewed by John A. Seibel, MD For most people, a bad shoe day means a blistered heel or painful arch t...

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Learn the lifestyle changes that may help you reverse type 2 diabetes. By Matt McMillen Feature Reviewed by John A. Seibel, MD Type 2 diabetes can't be cured, but it can be reversed by eating right an...

Improving Lifestyle Reduces Diabetes Risk

Making Several Healthy Changes Could Cut Diabetes Risk by About 80%, Study Finds By Bill Hendrick Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Sept. 5, 2011 -- Multiple lifestyle factors such as obesity ...

Have Diabetes? Lifestyle Changes May Help Mobility

Study Shows Modest Weight Loss and Exercise Can Cut Loss-of-Mobility Risk by About 50% By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD March 28, 2012 -- Losing weight and exercising ma...

White Rice Linked to Diabetes Risk

Study: Eating White Rice Regularly Raises Diabetes Risk By Denise Mann Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD March 15, 2012 -- Eating white rice regularly, as is commonly done in many Asian countr...

Blood Sugar Control and Insulin

Manage Diabetes Through DietWith both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you can help manage your glucose level with diet. Monitoring carbohydrates is key because carbs strongly affect your blood sugar. The best diet includes a variety of vegetables, frui...

Insulin Resistance May Lead to Kidney Disease in the Elderly: Study

THURSDAY, March 8 -- Elderly people with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease, and insulin resistance may be the central hub that links metabolic syndrome and kidney-function decline, according to a new...

Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects

-- Although birth defects can't always be prevented, there are plenty of steps pregnant women can take to help reduce the risk.The womenshealth.gov website offers these suggestions:Make regular visits to your doctor throughout pregna...

Poor Sleep May Impact Stress Response in Older Adults

TUESDAY, March 6 -- When faced with stressful situations, older adults who sleep poorly showed increased levels of a marker associated with inflammation, a new study finds.The marker, called interleukin-6 (IL-6), has been linked to a...

High Heels Can Bring on Ingrown Toenails

TUESDAY, March 6 -- High heels and other snug-fitting or pointed shoes are a leading cause of ingrown toenails, according to podiatrists.By putting constant pressure on the toes, the big toenails can grow into the skin and cause an i...

Health Tip: Coping With Diabetes

-- You've just been diagnosed with diabetes. Accepting the diagnosis is difficult for many people, but it's an important first step.The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions:Relax and take a deep breath.Acknowledge a...

Smoking Linked to Higher Rate of Psoriasis: Study

FRIDAY, March 2 -- Smokers are at higher risk of developing the autoimmune skin condition psoriasis than nonsmokers, a new study finds, possibly because smoking pushes the body's immune system into overdrive, one expert suggests. The...

Stroke Risk Triples After a Decade With Diabetes

Study Finds That the Longer a Person Has the Disease, the More Their Risk Rises By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD March 1, 2012 -- The longer a person has diabetes, the...

Health Tip: Help Prevent Eye Problems

-- Your vision may weaken as you get older, but the Cleveland Clinic says there are things you can do to maintain the health of your eyes:Schedule regular visits with your doctor to screen for conditions that can affect your vision, ...

Prediabetes Not to Blame for Nerve Damage: Study

FRIDAY, Feb. 24 -- A new study finds that people with prediabetes are no more likely to have a type of nerve damage called small fiber polyneuropathy than healthy people, a finding that contradicts two decades of medical reports.The ...

Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Type 2 Diabetes

SUNDAY, Feb. 26 -- An experimental drug improves patients' blood sugar control without increasing the risk of low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a phase 2 clinical trial.T...

Kidney Stones Slideshow Pictures - More Kidney Dialysis Is Better, Research Finds

What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are made of salts and minerals in the urine that stick together, creating small "pebbles" formed within the kidney or urinary tract. They can be as small as grains of sand or as large as golf balls. Kidney sto...

More Kidney Dialysis Is Better, Research Finds

THURSDAY, Feb. 23 -- If you're receiving kidney dialysis, four new studies suggest that you could benefit from longer or more frequent dialysis sessions.The treatments can be done at home or at a dialysis center, but it appears that ...

Medtronic Stent Approved to Treat Coronary Artery Disease

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 -- Medtronic's Resolute Integrity Drug-Eluting Stent has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people with coronary artery disease (CAD), the Minneapolis-based company said in a news release.A st...

Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 -- Insulin production may continue for decades after the onset of type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.The findings add to growing evidence that the period of time for treatment after the onset of the disease ...

Wider Waistlines Linked to Memory Problems in HIV Patients

MONDAY, Feb. 13 -- HIV-positive patients with larger waistlines may be at greater risk for memory problems, according to a new study. Exposure to combinations of certain anti-HIV drugs could play a role in this reduced mental functio...

Whitney Houston's Death Raises Addiction Questions

Addiction Relapse Often Deadly: A WebMD FAQ By Daniel J. DeNoonWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 13, 2012 -- Whitney Houston's death at age 48 is reportedly the result of drug and alcohol abuse.Houston had entered addiction tr...

When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity

FRIDAY, Feb. 10 -- Breast-feeding reduces the risk of obesity in children born to mothers with diabetes during their pregnancy, a new study indicates.Researchers followed 94 children of diabetic mothers and 399 children of non-diabet...

Health Tip: If You're Diabetic and Pregnant

-- It can take a "village" to help care for you and your baby during pregnancy, especially if you have diabetes.The American Diabetes Association mentions these health-care professionals who may be part of your care team during pre...

4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 -- Four new genes associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified by researchers, who also pinpointed six independent diabetes-associated gene variants at previously known locations on chromosomes.These findin...

Fear of Lawsuits Influences Care From Most Orthopedic Surgeons: Survey

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 -- A shocking new national survey suggests that nearly all orthopedic surgeons may order unnecessary tests, referrals or hospitalizations to avoid being sued, to the tune of $2 billion a year. The report is the first...