Diabetes News

Read the latest blogs by our professional diabetes educators and experts on the latest and most important healthcare topics.

Research Offers Insight to How Fructose Causes Obesity and Other Illness

Wednesday,March 9, 2012

Enzymes produced to metabolize fructose (sugar) may contribute to obesity, diabetes, and other illnesses, according to research by an international […]

Protein May Play Role in Obesity, T2 Diabetes, Aging

Wednesday,March 9, 2012

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a protein, known as TBC1D3, found only […]

Selenium Supplements May Increase Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Wednesday,March 9, 2012

Selenium supplementation is not necessary for most Americans, and may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to recent […]

Preventing Colorectal Cancer

Wednesday,March 9, 2012

People with type 2 diabetes have a 30 to 40 percent increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Symptoms include a […]

Standing Up From Desks Helps Avoid Diabetes

Wednesday,March 9, 2012

Taking frequent breaks from sitting to stand up and move around can significantly lower the risk of diabetes, according to […]

Non-Essential (NEEDNT) Food List? A New Tool Against Obesity

Wednesday,March 9, 2012

The “NEEDNT” foods list, developed by the University of Otago, helps people identify 49 foods to avoid or eat sparingly. […]