Diabetes
A breakthrough discovery that points way toward Diabetes Cure
That is the researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified the key signal that prompts production of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This finding will help the researchers identify restore or increase beta cell function in people … Read more
Working Night Shifts May Raise Diabetes Risk for Women
MONDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) — Women who often work at night may face higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The study, which focused only on women, found that the effect got stronger as the … Read more
105 Million in U.S. Have Diabetes or Prediabetes, CDC Says
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes now affects nearly 26 million Americans of all ages and 79 million people have what doctors call “prediabetes,” according to 2011 estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Read more
Breast Cancer Patients With Diabetes May Fare Worse
THURSDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) — Having both breast cancer and diabetes greatly increases the chances of dying, new research shows. Having both diseases greatly increases the chances of dying, review finds. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis, or pooled analysis, of … Read more
Preventing Kidney Health from Diabetes
If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage your kidneys. Your kidneys are filters that clean your blood. If they are damaged, waste and fluids build up in your blood instead of … Read more
