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Finding the on/off switch

Scientists are looking to a specific gene called TXNIP as a possible means of preventing the onset of type 2 and prediabetes. What's known at this ... Read More »

Somthing to remember

The babies of women who had diabetes during pregnancy -- be it gestational or type 1 or type 2 -- may have less of an ability to form early memories ... Read More »

Low testosterone may signal type 2 risk

Low testosterone levels in men is an unfortunate complication of diabetes, many times resulting in erectile dysfunction. But, doctors from Johns ... Read More »

A new, healthier you in as little as three weeks

3 - That's the Magic Number. Three Stooges. Three Amigos. Three Little Pigs. Three Blind Mice. Three Musketeers. Three Weeks. That's as long as it ... Read More »

Diabetes on the rise in Jamaica

Resisting the urge to throw in a 'Jamaican me crazy' anywhere in this post, I'm instead going to move forward with the hard facts. 1) Studies show ... Read More »

Green tea may help regulate blood sugar

Green tea is a potent antioxidant, thanks to its primary active ingredient: Catechins. In addition to helping to fight against free radical damage, ... Read More »

Scanning device can find hidden fat

Excess fat around the abdomen is a known risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. In most cases, this issue is easily identifiable in people. If ... Read More »

The eyebrow theory

The J.F.K. assassination. The whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa. Causes of a major disease. What do all three have in common? Questionable theories to ... Read More »

More black kids are dying of obesity

The results of a 25-year study show alarming racial difference between children with diabetes -- in fact, twice as many black children with diabetes ... Read More »

Hypertension found to increase female diabetes rate 300%

Those women with high blood pressure may be three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to new research out of the U.S. this week. ... Read More »