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High blood sugar may affect memory

Can you remember the last time you had a candy bar? If you can't, it may be due to the fact that you've eaten too many of them. That's because spikes ... Read More »

A peak in childhood obesity rates?

There's new evidence the childhood obesity epidemic may be leveling off. The past three decades have been an utter disaster in terms of childhood ... Read More »

Diet and exercise can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes for years

Investing in fitness and healthy eating habits now may deliver a big payoff later. New research reveals group-based diet and exercise interventions ... Read More »

Red wine may help regulate blood sugar

Red wine is known for its heart-healthy compounds, but a glass a day may hold promise for people with type 2 diabetes, say researchers from the ... Read More »

Erectile problems may signal bigger health issues

For guys out there who may be putting on less-than-stellar performances in the bedroom lately, there may be more at risk than your pride. As men grow ... Read More »

Once-a-day insulin shot proves effective

Researchers have found that, in patients with type 2 diabetes who require insulin treatment, a new formulation that only has to be injected once daily ... Read More »

Diabetes rates are on the rise

Obesity and couch potato living have contributed to a rapid climb in US diabetes cases. According to the American Diabetic Association approximately ... Read More »

Frog skin holds key to diabetes treatment

Believe it or not, skin secretions from a South American frog stimulate insulin release. Scientists are hard at work on a synthetic version of the ... Read More »

Caffeine and blood sugar control...a link?

A recent study found that type 2 diabetics (who did not take insulin) who consumed 500 mg of caffeine a day had blood sugar levels that were 8% higher ... Read More »

Type 2 diabetes can be predicted in childhood

According to a new U.S. study released this last week, the development of type 2 diabetes in adults can be predicted in childhood. Somehow, that's ... Read More »