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Once-a-day dose optimal when treatment with the hormone becomes necessary, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes, Diabetes Medicines
Reuters - Most Americans with diabetes are eating too much fat and sodium, and not enough fruits, vegetables, grains and low-fat dairy, a new study suggests.
Reuters - A low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean-style diet is more effective than a typical low-fat, calorie-restricted diet for diabetes management, according to a study released Monday.
Diabetics who took the drug metformin, which makes the body process insulin better, had a 62 percent lower risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those who had never received it, U.S. researchers said on Saturday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes, Diabetes Medicines, Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Louis Philipson has already started fielding calls from worried diabetics after new studies of 300,000 patients released on Friday suggested the Sanofi-Aventis insulin drug Lantus might raise the risk of cancer. Source: Reuters Health
Study finds medicines typically do as well as surgery, especially in less severe cases. Source: HealthDay
Analysis shows even small improvements may prevent eye, kidney and nerve damage. Source: HealthDay